Ben Markhart Mountain Guiding

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...

Guest Blog: Adventure Sports and Teenage Learning

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...

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.

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...