Joseph called me a few days ago about coming up to Baker to go touring, it was an easy yes. Mark joined me for the rally North, showing up to my house early, ready to schred 2 feet of new … Read More
Out here in the Northwest we are living the dream of a crisp sunny fall, after a damp cool summer. Long bike rides, rock climbing in the sun and dusting off the ski gear. Customary for La Nina, the ritual … Read More
I have thought about that one ski set up that would do it all for years. I finally put thought into action and committed my credit card for a new kit:Side Stash 174, Sollyfit Swap Plates from Binding Freedom, TLT … Read More
I just finished teaching a Level 2 AIARE avalanche course and feel energized! After 4 days at the Cascade Powder Cat Yurt, the students conducted a stability analysis, forecasted the local avalanche hazard, completed and executed a tour plan. Ottis, … Read More
La Nina has hit the Alps as the video below attests. The season’s first fatality in Switzerland was also just reported and several hundred NW professional and recreational back country skiers and snow boarders gathered @ REI in Seattle for … Read More
Hitting the 3rd week of Movember and my ‘stache is taking on it’s own personality, My competitive nature shines through as if I am actually training to win the best mo’ in December when my friends get together check out … Read More
Sara Lerner from NPR interviewed me this morning about avalanche safety in the early season, have a listen and tell me what you think. http://indemand.nwpr.wsu.edu/NWPR/HomepageArticles/audio/111810Schonwald.mp3
La Nina, La Smina what is all the hype about? In 1998-99 the NW received 95 feet of snow. To take advantage of epic seasons a few key areas need attention such as Fitness, Gear and Travel Plans. Fitness encompasses … Read More
Explosion in number of ski touring fatalities in SwitzerlandFascinating look at the rise of risk taking.
I just spent the last 2 weeks researching the Dolomites, Holy Cow! They are beautiful, big, littered with couloirs, long valleys and rifugios that are ridiculous in the level of service you expect to find above 6,000′. That pushed me … Read More