Aug 31, 2024 | Alaska, Backcountry Skiing, Expedition, Guided, Ski Mountineering
The legendary Thompson Pass, Alaska. There is a reason this is a yearly trip. It always delivers. Get in touch early if your interested in joining, there are usually some prerequisites to make sure your ready. 2500-feet above sea level the pass provides amazing access...
May 25, 2024 | Backcountry Skiing, Education, Educational Program, Ski Mountineering
I’ve gotten some questions about this from a number of people. I might go so far as to say it’s a troubling trend. You should really not think about it as ski “cutting” while on belay. You can sidestep, jump, stomp and observe on belay. But you...
May 9, 2024 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Education, Ski Mountineering
In Colorado this spring there was a pattern with the kind of avalanches people have been getting involved with: dry snow avalanches in a spring context. There are a couple nuances with this specific setup that can help us operate more effectively in the spring. ...
Feb 7, 2024 | Alpine Climb, Backcountry Skiing
In a recent article in the A3 journal, psychologist Maria Konnikova’s work around decision making was used an example to highlight the way our brains are hardwired to seek concrete answers. We want a clear cut answer, a concrete story about what is happening...
Jan 11, 2024 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Uncategorized
Its been a tough winter for snowfall in the lower 48. All over the American west we see a lot of red. In the PNW snow totals have not stacked up even as precipitation numbers are strong. Storms have been too warm and come in as rain. Colorado has generally hung around...
Oct 7, 2023 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado
Avalanche education in the United States is structured to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to safely explore avalanche-prone terrain. The framework for avalanche education in the USA involves key organizations, including the American Avalanche...
