October in the Cascades offers Indian summers and big winter storms often serving up deep pow followed by large floods, not so this year. My earliest ski tour started October 2nd with a stop at Pro Ski Seattle to rally … Read More
I stare into my gear room, aka my basement, in fear and awe of the packing I need to tackle the night before my seven-day ski traverse of the Pickets Range in the Cascades. What do I need to bring? … Read More
Forrest MacCarthy recently completed an Alaskan Ski Race across the Brooks Range and posted his lightweight gear list here with his opinions on the gear’s performance. As we enter prime ski touring season in the NW I thought It would … Read More
Spring Hazards Full disclosure or true confessions, I love the Cascades so much my wife considers herself a widow from Mid-March to Memorial Day. The Spring Equinox means longer days, a settling snowpack and longer tours. In the Northwest we … Read More
A great breakdown of what mountain fitness looks like and how it differs from general fitness programs. Mountain Fitness Model by Rob Shaul [vsw id=”http://youtu.be/BI3_3lAb2xQ” source=”youtube” width=”425″ height=”344″ autoplay=”no”]
Every fall in the NW the weather cools down, the precipitation picks up and the skis come out of thecloset ready for another season of adventure! Goals and dreams become plans for tours and climbs in my backyard and more … Read More
As we move into another great La Nina winter and 2012 everyone should take stock of their navigational skills and tools before heading into the backcountry. First every group needs at least one set of the correct map(usgs 1:24,000 7.5 … Read More
When a winter is as cold and deep as La Ninas are, your equipment needs the capability to handle the volume of faceshots. Skis K2 Hardsides La Sportiva Hi5 Bindings Dynafit Speed Plum Boots Dynafit TLT Performance Scarpa Maestrale Skins … Read More
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