Sep 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
The mountains can be a dangerous place but also a very rewarding one. The Planning Triangle is a useful framework for anyone leading trips in the mountains. In essence, it a way to think about the most important variables in planning a mission: The team’s...
Sep 1, 2024 | Alpine Climb, Education, Expedition, Glacier
The more time I spend on glaciers the more I look back at my own journey and feel like I was not given a very good framework for understanding the glacier environment. Now, having spend over 600 days on the glacier I’m going to try to articulate some fundamental...
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...
Mar 31, 2024 | By Carly Clusserath, Education
Bringing the benefits of mountain adventure sports to kids. It’s great to see how many people are seeking an increased connection with the outdoors and the challenge it can provide. For those who have felt it, the benefits are clear. One of the ways...
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...
Sep 28, 2023 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado
Enrolling in an Avalanche Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Level 1 course is a significant step towards becoming a responsible and informed backcountry traveler. This course equips you with fundamental avalanche safety skills, but what exactly...
