Facing Mount Rainier My 2012 summer goal is to stand on the summit of Mount Rainier. I have dreamt of this climb for a long time and after many years of training, education and gear buying I feel that the time is right to make an attempt. My climbing team and I want to make […]
Read More…Ready to get steep, photo by Kel Rossiter My hiking crew and I recently spent 2 bluebird days working on basic mountaineering skills in Huntington Ravine with Kelly “Kel” Rossiter from Adventure Spirit Rock + Ice + Alpine Experiences. We covered a huge range of topics including crampon use, self-arrest, snow anchors, crevasse rescue and […]
Read More…Warmer temperatures and the longer daylight hours of spring are here. Don’t put those skis away just yet! There is still snow at many ski areas, even this winter, and spring skiing is upon us! Below are 5 reasons why you should love spring skiing. 1. Improve your snow skills Spring does weird things to […]
Read More…living the dream, photo by Dave Newman Do you ever have one of those hikes where everything just sort of comes together to create an unforgettable experience? My recent ascent of the Tripyramid North Slide is one of those hikes. This trip combined Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and snow climbing in ideal weather conditions. The skills […]
Read More…climbing with a view What do you do on a winter day when the weather is nasty above tree line but perfectly sunny in the valley? Most people go skiing which might explain why we had the Texaco Slab, in Harts Location NH, to ourselves for some top rope ice climbing in perfect conditions. […]
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