Ski Mountaineering: Prepare the Rope for a Ski Belay November 2023Jere BurrellPreparing and managing a rope for a technical skill is foundational to excellent execution. In this case giving a belay or lowering a rider will be smooth and allow them...
What you need for splitboard mountaineering day trips November 2023Jere BurrellSplitboard mountaineering day pack gear check. Learn what equipment I carry on single day splitboard mountaineering trips in the North Cascades. This kit is equipped for non-technical glacier ascents and...
Snowpack Observations: Wind Slab Hand Shear October 2023Jere BurrellHand shears to identify weak layering in wind slabs is a valuable but limited observation. Combine this with small test slopes, active wind loading or recent avalanches to create a...
Ski Mountaineering: Prerig the Rope in a Backpack October 2023Jere BurrellThe ability to use a rope in steep terrain opens up a world of access. From rappels to belayed riding a rope adds a layer of security we may desire....
Ski Tech Tip: How to quickly carry your ski or splitboard when bootpacking October 2023Jere BurrellWorking through complex terrain and varying surface conditions requires adaptive movement strategies. In other words know when to skin and when to boot back and make it efficient. When looking...
Weak Layer Snowpack Observations: Compression Test and Extended Column Test Progression October 2023Jere BurrellWe have seen a weather pattern shift with warm temps, consistent but moderate snow, some moderate wind events with isolated reactivity leading into a wet snowy pattern this week. As...
