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Into the Untracked
Loading ...“This Is Your Decision Point” says the sign dividing the ski area from the unpatrolled powder fields on the other side of the boundary. Know what you’re getting into, it says, and don’t venture out unless you’re willing to accept the risk. If you aren’t, turn back now.
Beyond the Aahhh’s
Loading ...Mike Hattrup finds his first rock climb, alpine ascent, and ski mountaineering objective can all be seen from one hotel room in Verbier….very near his first ski descent in Chamonix for the Blizzard of Aahhh’s.
Voice Your Opinion: Yellowstone Winter Plan
Loading ...[ February 16, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. February 18, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. March 15, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. March 17, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. March 30, 2010; ] Have your voice heard. With a 2-year, interim plan in place, the National Park Service wants your opinion on a permanent plan for winter usage of Yellowstone National Park.
Swinging Sultanas’ Ski Descent of Mt Foraker
Loading ...In late May 2009, Kip Garre, Andrew McLean, Courtney Phillips, and I arrived on the Kahiltna glacier of the Alaska Range. Our objective: Ski the Sultana ridge from the 17,400 ft summit of Mt Foraker.
Behind the Aahhh’s
Loading ...We’d been in Chamonix for over a week, chewing up record snowfall via the lifts. With the upper mountain closed by storm clouds, I didn’t comprehend the dose of mountain reality I was about to experience.
IFMGA Guide Tips: Backcountry Safety
Loading ...Evan’s mantra of why the interior of BC is the best place on planet earth for ski touring: mountains + climate + lack of people = UNBELIEVABLE. As an IFMGA guide, Evan gets a lot of the same questions from clients. Here are some tips on Backcountry Safety.
The Equation
Loading ...For the last few winters, I have waged war with nutrition. From about Dec 15th to April 15th every season, ski touring defines my existence. At 5:30am the alarm usually goes of, and the battle begins…
Who’s in Charge?
Loading ...When the mountains close one door of adventure, they open another for an opportunity to reconnect with an old friend …
Hattrup Channel, Episode 1
Loading ...A stylish Seattle Sombrero, a neon unisuit, and the birth of skiing beyond the lifts…
