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..
- Atacama 2010: Licancabur & Socaire September 18, 2020I was digging through my old photos and remembering an epic and formative trip. Thought it would be worth a share. I lived in Valparaíso, Chile for most of 2010. That's where I started doing mountaineering and rock climbing, with a group of chilenos of questionable safety standards. Most of them were part of the […]
- [TR] West Mcmillan Spire/Elephant Butte - West ridges via Stetattle Ridge 09/06/2020 September 17, 2020Trip: West Mcmillan Spire/Elephant Butte - West ridges via Stetattle Ridge Trip Date: 09/06/2020 Trip Report: Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of getting back into the Southern Pickets with @JasonG and @Trent. We took the eastern high route/approach via Stetattle Ridge. I outlined the route in the approach notes, this will be more […]
- [TR] Cutthroat Peak - West Ridge with North Ridge finish 09/13/2020 September 14, 2020Trip: Cutthroat Peak - West Ridge with North Ridge finish Trip Date: 09/13/2020 Trip Report: After a couple disappointing attempts into Depot Creek I settled for a rock climb this weekend with my son. The smoke made multiple days seem unappealing but I figured a one day climb would be a reasonable compromise. My son […]
- [TR] Three O'Clock Rock - Big Tree 2000, pitch 6, 5.8, 07/18/2020 September 14, 2020Trip: Three O'Clock Rock - Big Tree 2000, pitch 6, 5.8 Trip Date: 07/18/2020 Trip Report: A New Pitch on an Old Favorite Crag The decision to explore the area above the Big Tree was rooted in my desire to finish my Magic Bus Variation route. Yale Lewis and I are in the middle of […]
- Jeff Park - Lionshead Fire September 13, 2020Not sure if folks have been following the fires but Mt. Jefferson is getting hit hard by the Lionshead fire. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7049/ At this point Jeff Park (Whitewater Trailhead) is gone with the fire burning right up to timberline. The Pamela Lake area has not yet been burned. Much the of the Detroit Lake is gone […]