Ski & Splitboard
Backcountry skiing and splitboarding: trip reports, technique, and conditions from the North Cascades and beyond.

Mastering Splitboard Transitions: Unlock Efficiency and Maximize your time on the mountain
Mastering Splitboard Transitions breaks down how efficient uphill-to-downhill transitions can dramatically increase the amount of vertical—and fun—you squeeze into a day in...

Skiing in Kulusuk East Greenland : Dog Sleds, & Polar Bears
Experience Skiing in Kulusuk, Greenland: An Unforgettable Arctic Adventure This blog post recounts an extraordinary ski adventure in Kulusuk, Greenland, where typical...

Norway 2024: An Unforgettable Skiing Adventure
Norway 2024: An Unforgettable Skiing Adventure Discover the breathtaking beauty and endless ski lines of Norway's fjords, mountains, and islands in 2024....

Skiing in Japan 2024: An Unforgettable Powder Adventure
Discover the ultimate ski adventure in Japan 2024! With El Niño predicting a below-average winter for the North Cascades, snow enthusiasts sought...

Ski Mountaineering: Prepare the Rope for a Ski Belay
Preparing and managing a rope for a technical skill is foundational to excellent execution. In this case giving a belay or lowering...

What you need for splitboard mountaineering day trips
Splitboard mountaineering day pack gear check. Learn what equipment I carry on single day splitboard mountaineering trips in the North Cascades. This...

Ski Mountaineering: Prerig the Rope in a Backpack
The ability to use a rope in steep terrain opens up a world of access. From rappels to belayed riding a rope...

Ski Tech Tip: How to quickly carry your ski or splitboard when bootpacking
Working through complex terrain and varying surface conditions requires adaptive movement strategies. In other words know when to skin and when to...

Steep Skiing: Terrain Identification and Navigation
Using photos from our phones allow us to be sure we are in the spot we want. By connecting easy to identify...