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Understanding the Economics of the Guiding Industry in the United States

Jul 29, 2024 | Guided

To understand the economics of the industry, there are a couple of key elements we will explore: the use of the day wage instead of an hourly wage and the costs of doing business on public lands. I will primarily focus on the Pacific Northwest region because I have...

Cameron Pass Couloir Skiing

Feb 7, 2022 | Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Guided, Ski Mountineering

There are half a dozen easily accessible shots right off the road on Cameron Pass, this area receives a ton of snow and usually doesn’t even look like its in Colorado.

Summer Guiding Season Highlights 2021

Oct 19, 2021 | Alpine Climb, Colorado, Featured, Glacier, Guided, Ice Climb, Rock Climb, Washington

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Valdez Ski Mountaineering 2021

May 6, 2021 | Backcountry Skiing, Glacier, Guided, Ski Mountineering

WithValdez is a skiing mecca. Countless professionals who ski around the world return here time and time again for the literally countless mountains and soft snow.