What's Different about Trad Climbing?
Traditional climbing has a reputation for scaring climbers new to it. Suddenly it is up to the climber to find the way now, no bolts lead...
Experience, What we Perceive.
Normally we relate experience with a level of proficiency. The more experience one has, the better qualified they are to make the right...
Nuggets. Avalanche Safety Take Homes
I recently found myself chatting with a group of avalanche professionals about education take homes for avalanche safety students. We...
'Is It a NO Go?' When to Dig
One of the most common misconceptions of new students in the avalanche world is that there is a sure-fire way to determine is a slope is...
Reflections from an Active Snowpack
Just over ten years ago I went down to New Zealand to work what was then my second season forecasting and guiding in the country. I had...
We are Our Own Worst Enemy
It has been well documented that with knowledge and experience we can better predict the propensity of avalanches. So how is it that so...
The Early Winter Season
Tis the season when we all get excited to ski in the hills once again. Its already gotten cold and this morning folks in Salt Lake woke...
