Telemark bindings never lock the heel to the ski. Telemark skiers incorporate a different type of turn that has a..
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Avalanche safety is crucial when skiing out-of-bounds. It’s important to get to know the snow. Use every resource at your..
So much for using foraged sticks, there are now many options for ski poles as well. It can be convenient..
After technique, skis play the most important role in helping skiers enjoy the snow. It isn’t really important whether skis..
Boots are the only ski equipment we wear. Trade shoes for boots when ready to ski. Like shoes, if you..
Bindings are where the revolution begins. Those who want to do more than just ski downhill off a lift and..
Sunrise on the prime ski terrain of Mt Baker’s east side Backcountry skiing is a broad sport. Even seasoned veterans..
- [TR] The Chopping Block - NE Ridge 07/24/2021 July 28, 2021Trip: The Chopping Block - NE Ridge Trip Date: 07/25/2021 Trip Report: Climbed the Chopping Block in bomber bluebird weather on Sunday. Actually saw another party on the route (!!); two young guns who had left the trailhead that morning and were doing it in a day. Overall saw seven people during our three-day trip, […]
- [TR] Mox Peaks - NW Peak (Easy Mox) - NE Ridge 07/24/2021 July 27, 2021Trip: Mox Peaks - NW Peak (Easy Mox) - NE Ridge Trip Date: 07/24/2021 Trip Report: It's been a long journey tackling the Bulger list. And what a way to end it - with a long journey! A long fucking journey! In 2019 I was committed to slaying the beast, tackling 14 of 16 remaining […]
- [TR] Chimney Rock - Free Friends 07/06/2021 July 27, 2021Trip: Chimney Rock - Free Friends Trip Date: 07/06/2021 Trip Report: God damn! This route is incredibly high quality and STOUT at the supposed pitch ratings of 5.9+, 5.10c, and 5.8+. It was a real pleasure getting up to Chimney again... better than I remembered. Full report with photos: SPOKALPINE Gear Notes: Doubles .2-4, triples […]
- [TR] Lion's Head - East Buttress 07/17/2021 July 27, 2021Trip: Lion's Head - East Buttress Trip Date: 07/17/2021 Trip Report: Idaho is amazing! You can have legit mountain adventures in the Selkirks on impeccable stone. I recently returned to Chimney Rock and thought I'd share my trip report here: SPOKALPINE Gear Notes: Singles .3-3, doubles .5-1 Approach Notes: Bushwhack for your life!!!!
- [TR] North Cascades - Mt. Challenger to Luna peak 07/13/2021 July 26, 2021Trip: North Cascades - Mt. Challenger to Luna peak Trip Date: 07/13/2021 Trip Report: From 7/13 to 7/21 myself (Jeremy) and my climbing partner (Ben) traversed along the base of the Northern Pickets and did a bit of climbing along the way. The story, however, starts a bit further back than that. My first attempted […]