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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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Preparation + Navigational Skills + Sound Decisions = Survival

Posted on September 8, 2014 by langleybackcountry

This is a great example of the best outcome for a solo lost hiker in the true wilderness of the Olympic Mountains. Note there was no mention of GPS. Maps, compass, and the knowledge to use them! http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2014/09/few-clues-turned-up-in-search-for-olympics-hiker/#comments-page-subtitle

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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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