Tag Archives: backcountry skiing

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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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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