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Ski & Splitboard

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

How to prevent jet lag when going on a ski trip to Hokkaido Japan
Destinations

How to prevent jet lag when going on a ski trip to Hokkaido Japan

October 22, 2023 · Jere Burrell

Adjusting to a time change when traveling from Seattle, Washington to Sapporo, Japan is essential for a successful and enjoyable ski trip...

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Ski & Splitboard

Wild and Scenic Nooksack River

September 28, 2023 · Kiira Antenucci

Flowing through the rugged beauty of the North Cascades in Washington State, the Nooksack River captivates visitors with its pristine waters, lush...

Why ski with our guides at Mount Baker?
Ski & Splitboard

Why ski with our guides at Mount Baker?

September 28, 2023 · guidedexposure

Mount Baker boasts stunning natural beauty, surrounded by the picturesque North Cascades. The mountain's rugged peaks, expansive glaciers, and alpine scenery create...

Ski Mountaineering Trip to Valdez Alaska 2022
Destinations

Ski Mountaineering Trip to Valdez Alaska 2022

July 16, 2023 · Jere Burrell

This years Valdez, Alaska trip was another great success! Three amazing guests Neerav, Mourya, and Riishi met us in Anchorage, Alaska. After meeting at...

Ski Guiding at Mount Baker
Ski & Splitboard

Ski Guiding at Mount Baker

July 16, 2023 · Jere Burrell

From November to June we ride and guide the deep forests and glaciated peaks throughout the North Cascades. Based at Mount Baker...

Hokkaido Japan Ski Trip 2023: Updated Travel Info
Destinations

Hokkaido Japan Ski Trip 2023: Updated Travel Info

September 20, 2022 · Jere Burrell

There has been some updated info coming out of Japan about changing travel requirements. One of the biggest changes is suggesting that...

Route Info: Mount Baker High Lunar Orbit
Ski & Splitboard

Route Info: Mount Baker High Lunar Orbit

August 26, 2022 · Jere Burrell

This fantastic route was completed over 4 days during our Advanced Splitboard Mountaineering Course. Along the way we summited and rode Mount...

Baker Splitfest 2018
Ski & Splitboard

Baker Splitfest 2018

July 23, 2021 · guidedexposure

Warm air, sun reddened faces with goggle tans, firm melt freeze crust on southerly slopes and facet pow hiding out in the...

Where not to go on a Weekend in the Baker Backcountry
Avalanche & Skills

Where not to go on a Weekend in the Baker Backcountry

July 23, 2021 · guidedexposure

When it rains it pours but when it snows it dumps. First the rain drives people away but for those willing to...