Category Archives: Winter Recreation

My Relationship With Risk

Posted on December 1, 2014 by langleybackcountry

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 →

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Delayed Gratification

Posted on May 18, 2014 by langleybackcountry

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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Maps & Magnets in the GPS World

Posted on April 28, 2014 by langleybackcountry

A quick post about backcountry navigation. Most of us now have GPS, maps, and electronic compasses accessible in our phones. With solar charging options we can even overcome the battery issue for backcountry electronics. So what purpose does the traditional … Continue reading →

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The Art of Running Away from Avalanches

Posted on March 26, 2014 by langleybackcountry

Originally posted on Mediocre Mountaineer:
My friends and I took up backcountry skiing at the same time. A few years ago, as broke students we all simultaneously realized that we couldn’t afford resorts anymore. The burden of rent, tuition and…

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Reawakening my inner Nordic

Posted on February 27, 2012 by langleybackcountry

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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