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Icefall Skiing
Loading ...Six days deep in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia; ridges peaks, and alpine bowls combined in undulating topography that made up some very big terrain.
Behind the Scenes: Outdoor Research
Loading ...Recently, a group came up to Valhalla Mountain Touring push Outdoor Research even further to the forefront of making great gear. It was an incredible week of getting different people together to hear what everyone has to say about the products from the snowpits to the factory floor.
Sacrifices to Ullr
Loading ...This winter, here in Washington State, it has been thus far, “The winter that wasn’t”. To a few of us who scoff at that statement, though – it has been a winter of premonition, the one we dream of, but can’t achieve without sacrifices.
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.
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.
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.
VertFest
Loading ...[ March 6, 2010; ] Wax those skis! VertFest 2010 is coming back to Alpental for its fourth year Saturday, March 6th. Gather with our community of like-minded adventurers for a day on the snow and little fun rivalry of a rando race!
VertFest is a celebration of human powered adventure in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. Its about getting some [...]
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…
The Making of an AMGA Guide
Loading ...This glimpse into the rigors guides go through to become certified by the AMGA makes it incredibly apparent how skilled and talented they are. Martin Volken – IFMGA guide, instructor/examiner for the AMGA ski mountaineering program, and owner of ProGuiding Service based in North Bend, WA – shot this video during a recent AMGA Alpine Exam in the North Cascades.
