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White Out Navigation

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If you’re a backcountry skier/splitboarder, its key to be prepared for the unexpected. Dont get stuck in the “dark” (or white); IFMGA Guide Evan Stevens offers tips tips on how to navigate through a white out in the backcountry.

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VertFest 2011

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[ February 12, 2011; February 13, 2011; ] VertFest is back -  bigger and better than ever!

Come join us for 2 days of clinics, demos, films and of course the biggest rando rally in the Northwest!  It all begins on Saturday February 12th at Alpental with Ski Photography clinics with Grant Gunderson and Jason Hummel.  Sidecoutnry Adventure Skiing with pros and guides from [...]

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The Declaration of Mountain Travel

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Declaration of Mountain Travel: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
I have been in the guiding business for just about 20 years now. I would be lying if I said that I became a mountain guide to interact with a large diversity of people. I simply wanted to go to the mountains and needed some [...]

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Behind the Scenes: Outdoor Research

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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.

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VertFest 2010

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This past Saturday marked the 4th Annual VertFest uphill/downhill race at Alpental Ski Area benefiting the Friends of the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center. With a record breaking number of competitors, gorgeous spring sunshine overhead, and a very challenging, exciting course set by Martin Volken, the day was one of story-worthy proportions.  Here is a [...]

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Beyond the Aahhh’s

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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.

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The Equation

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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…

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Who’s in Charge?

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When the mountains close one door of adventure, they open another for an opportunity to reconnect with an old friend …

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