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The Declaration of Mountain Travel
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 [...]
Behind the Scenes: Outdoor Research
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.
VertFest 2010
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 [...]
Beyond the Aahhh’s
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.
The Equation
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?
When the mountains close one door of adventure, they open another for an opportunity to reconnect with an old friend …
