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I’ll Take a Pass
As I have made clear before, I am not an extreme athlete. Skiing to me is not about big, steep lines. It is about exploring beautiful places in the snow. My friend Jonathan and I like to try to get … Continue reading
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Science Fair 2.0: Waterproof Breathables
My son and I went back to the outdoor well for the science fair again this year, this time taking a look at waterproof breathable (WPB) fabrics. Gore-Tex is the king of these, but there are many other makers as … Continue reading
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My Relationship With Risk
Nearly 25 years ago in Colorado, my climbing partners and I nearly made a tragic error. We glissaded down a sun-blasted gully on an Indian Peaks summit in the early afternoon. My friend Mike was nearly buried in a wet snow slide. … Continue reading
Delayed Gratification
Sometimes a delay is worth it. I had planned a trip with some other members of my ski patrol, but due to the hideous weather a week ago, I rescheduled it. Since no one was available this week, I ended … Continue reading
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Tagged backcountry, backcountry skiing, Camping, decision-making, judgement, mountain, mountains, Skiing, solo, winter
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Reawakening my inner Nordic
I have recently been rediscovering my inner Nordic skier, which has been slumbering for many years. Ski tours this winter in Leavenworth, Blewett Pass, and Snoqualmie Pass – including one beautiful day introducing my 8 year-old son to what we … Continue reading
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Tagged backcountry skiing, cross-country skiing, nordic skiing, Skiing
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