Tag: Ski

• 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

• Become a More Savvy Backcountry Traveler: FOR FREE

  

  I was recently introduced to the idea of becoming 1 percent better each day by the extraordinarily savvy Rob Coppolilo. If you get 1 percent better each day and you go out 30 days in a season, you could be 30 percent better by the end of your season! That’s huge!

  mallorie estenson

  December 9, 2022

  skiing

  adventure, alpental, alpine, backcountry, Backcountry Skiing, baker, guide, guiding, mount baker backcountry, pacific northwest, PNW, Ski, skiing, snoqualmie pass, stevens pass, travel

• How to Bellingham

  Step one: Buy a used Subaru and a Patagonia puffy jacket. These are staples around the City of Subdued Excitement. You will see them everywhere and without them, you’ll be sure to stand out. Even if you never, ever go to the mountains, at least you look like you can hang. Step two: Choose an…

  mallorie estenson

  January 5, 2016

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