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Jan 2024 Colorado Winter Conditions Update – how to make the most out of a dry season.

Jan 2024 Colorado Winter Conditions Update – how to make the most out of a dry season.

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...
Navigating Avalanche Education in the USA: the difference between the AAA and AIARE.

Navigating Avalanche Education in the USA: the difference between the AAA and AIARE.

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...
Cameron Pass Couloir Skiing

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

Summer Guiding Season Highlights 2021

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

Check out highlights from this...
Valdez Ski Mountaineering 2021

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.

Winter Ski Highlights 20/21

Winter Ski Highlights 20/21

May 6, 2021 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Educational Program, Guided, Ski Mountineering

Check out highlights from this winters ski season. Highlights from last winter in Colorado. from Ben Markhart on...
Navigating Avalanche Education in the USA: the difference between the AAA and AIARE.

Winter 2019/20

Feb 19, 2020 | AIARE Avalanche Education, Alpine Climb, Backcountry Skiing, Colorado, Colorado Mountain School, Educational Program, Guided, Ice Climb, Rocky Mountain National Park, Ski Mountineering

Ski Season is Here!

July 13 Fisher Chimneys

July 13 Fisher Chimneys

Jul 18, 2019 | Alpine Climb, Fisher Chimneys, Glacier, Guided, North Cascades, Rock Climb, Washington

Mt. Shuksan Fisher chimneys – July 13 mt-shuksan-fisher-chimneys-july-16-guide-climb mt-shuksan-fisher-chimneys-july-16-guide-climb-2 mt-shuksan-fisher-chimneys-july-16-guide-climb-3 mt-shuksan-fisher-chimneys-july-16-guide-climb-4...
MT. RAINIER DISSAPOINTMENT CLEAVER – JULY 7

MT. RAINIER DISSAPOINTMENT CLEAVER – JULY 7

Jul 10, 2019 | Alpine Climb, DC Route, Educational Program, Glacier, Guided, Rainier, Washington

Mt. Rainier Dissapointment Cleaver – July 7 mt-rainier-climb-dc-dissapointment-cleaver-muir-july-7-16 mt-rainier-climb-dc-dissapointment-cleaver-muir-july-7-15 mt-rainier-climb-dc-dissapointment-cleaver-muir-july-7-14...
June 20th – Mt. Baker

June 20th – Mt. Baker

Jun 23, 2019 | Alpine Climb, Easton Glacier, Glacier, Guided, Mt. Baker, North Cascades, Washington

june 20 Mt. Baker   Great climb everyone, I’m glad the weather worked out for us and made for a great day on the upper mountain.  I would be phyched to work with anyone of you in the future.   If anyone has quesitons about future climbing goals feel free to...
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