“4 Skinners” take GOLD

Skin-it-to-win-it was a super fun day up on Dollar Mtn. I raced in a 4-person team that ended up on top at the end of the day. Each member of the team took turns racing to the summit of dollar and ski...

Warmth.

It’s amazing how warm 20F feels after the deep freeze of late. Riding our bikes to work every morning I realized I have a pretty good streak of riding my bike to the office every day since I too...

Central Idaho: Be Still My Beating Heart.

The jury is still out regarding the best part of this weekend. Was it the 2011 The Abyss from Deschutes? Was it two days of stunning blue skies and perfect powder at Galena Summit? It could certainly ...

Winterlikes

I absolutely love winter. I love wool socks and foot booties. I love coffee beverages and teas. I adore colorful layers and Pendleton blankets. I love snow surfing, cross country skiing, and snowman b...

ULLR slideshow

Although we couldn’t attend ULLR Fest in person this year we were there in spirit and put together a slideshow from last years record breaking winter in Valdez. It’s hard to believe how be...

Split climboarding

Soupy day in The Pass had Benny and I splitting into a crag at the Worthington glacier to climb. Most of the climbs were wet but the best one (Sweet n’ Sour 11b) was miraculously  dry. Cornices...

Dimond Gun Barrels

James didn’t waste much time bagging one of the most sought after lines in Thompson Pass. Heli-skiers frequent Mt. Dimond and there are several ways down but arguably the most aesthetic of all a...

Meow Pow

I landed a gig guiding clients up Rydor’s on East Peak visible from town in a Piston Bully 300 for 907 Snowcat.  Here are some pics from our first day out. Also completed our final courses for ...

Two-fer Tuesday

Ski update. This spring is shaping up to be the best ski conditions Valdez has seen in several years.  Hopefully it stays nice for all our friends planning their AK dream trips come March and April. ...

Ski Porn

Latest pictures from around these parts.  Went up right behind the house with Robyn and members of our AIARE Level 1 that we held earlier this year.  Explored some steep terrain in hopes of finding ...