Trip Reports
Stories and recaps from our guided trips — the conditions, the summits, and the good times.

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...

How to prevent jet lag when going on a ski trip to Hokkaido Japan
Adjusting to a time change when traveling from Seattle, Washington to Sapporo, Japan is essential for a successful and enjoyable ski trip...

Ski Mountaineering Trip to Valdez Alaska 2022
This years Valdez, Alaska trip was another great success! Three amazing guests Neerav, Mourya, and Riishi met us in Anchorage, Alaska. After meeting at...

Annual Mount Rainier Summit via the Emmons Glacier Route
Standing tall in Washington state, Mount Rainier is an iconic stratovolcano and the highest peak in the Cascade Range. With its majestic...

Hokkaido Japan Ski Trip 2023: Updated Travel Info
There has been some updated info coming out of Japan about changing travel requirements. One of the biggest changes is suggesting that...

Baker Splitfest 2018
Warm air, sun reddened faces with goggle tans, firm melt freeze crust on southerly slopes and facet pow hiding out in the...

Bugaboo Recap: The stoke never ends after trips like this!
With 5 days total and 1-day hiking in and out it would have been a success to climb for 3 days with...

Mount Shuksan Ski Mountaineering Course Recap
With enthusiasm I laid out a thorough time plan for steep skiing and advanced ski mountaineering over four days of shred descents...