I don’t think words are required for this one. Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska from Chappy on Vimeo.
Summer in the Cascades
Who said winter is over? In the Washington Cascades, it’s winter year round. More photos coming from this past weekends ascent of Mt Adams, and …
Backcountry Ski Photos 50% Off!
Winter is far from over here in the Pacific Northwest. Matter of fact, it appears to just be starting. But, there are signs spring is …
Van Epps Backcountry Ski Tour
Not many people know how extroadinary the Washington Cascades are. Heck, before I moved here I had no idea just how diverse and immense the …
Dreaming Big
All backcountry skiers eventually reach a point where their local stash begins to feel small. Driving up to the mountain pass, they often peer into …
Recent Backcountry Ski Trip – Mt Rainier Slideshow
When it’s clear in Washington, there really is no better place than Mt Rainier. So this past weekend a group of us headed down for …
The Science Behind Avalanches
I’m not sure if this is good or bad news, but regardless, it’s news. The New York Times just ran a story on the science …
US National Telemark Ski Team Heads To Europe
It’s not backcountry skiing per se, but I have to plug the US Telemark Ski Team as they represent what “backcountry skiing” used to be…well …
North Cascades Spring Ski Tour