Category: Better Days in the Backcountry Series

• Better Days in the Backcountry: Know Before You Go

  

  Did you know that you can preview your tour using GPX tracks imported to Google Earth? I find that this is a great way to get a clearer mental model for new terrain.

  mallorie estenson

  January 10, 2023

  Better Days in the Backcountry Series, skiing

  adventure, AMGA, backcountry, backcountry planning, caltopo, google earth, gpx, guide, guiding, how to, maps, PNW, Ski, tech tip, tour planning, touring skills, travel

• Better Days in the Backcountry: Aligned Partnership

  

  The secret sauce to great days in the backcountry is alignment with your partner.

  mallorie estenson

  January 3, 2023

  Better Days in the Backcountry Series, skiing

  adventure, backcountry, Backcountry Skiing, Mallorie Estenson, pacific northwest, PNW, skiing, travel

• Better Days in the Backcountry: A series

  A series about how to have more fun on each of your tours.

  mallorie estenson

  January 3, 2023

  Better Days in the Backcountry Series, skiing

  adventure, backcountry, outdoor, outdoors, pacific northwest, PNW, recreation, skiing, skills, snowboarding, travel