The allure of Mount Rainier for climbers and skiers is much like a moth to the flame. Hard to resist a big snow covered mountain, so Sally and I gave in and headed up the Emmons Glacier July 12-13. Sally … Read More
MY NEW GEAR: 3 things I can’t live without. This spring I cleaned out my basement and after disposing of many loads of junk, I felt the need to pat myself on the back and go shopping! I did have … Read More
The thermometer is pushing 80, the trail head just melted out and it has not rained in 24 hours, it must be summer! In most alpine regions, just when the corn cycle peaks for great spring skiing, the will falters … Read More
Happy Holidays from the Serial Skier! The Northwest has been blessed worth 4-8 feet of snow in the last week on an old rain crust, a bit of a double edged sword but good skiing to be had. I went … Read More
As an avalanche educator, BC ski guide and passionate skier, I have noticed several trends with new users of the winter backcountry that may contribute to the rising accident rate this winter. With snowshoeing, people have not tried to understand … Read More
Welcome to the 2007-08 Ski season! With snow on the ground, a chill in the air, everyone is chomping at the bit to get this La Nina winter going! B.C. again seems to have it going on, with Austria, Mount … Read More