by Kristina | Sep 29, 2016 | Lists, Publications
One year ago, I made a commitment to myself to write one new blog per week. I didn’t really tell anyone, and I doubt any of you noticed, but I’m happy to be celebrating my 1-year, 52-post blog-iversary today. This also happens to be my 300th post....
by Kristina | Sep 23, 2016 | Favorite, How To, Life, SheJumps
I’m not very good at being a beginner. Most of my hard lessons in life came at a young age. When I was 2, I walked into my father’s spade as he was shoveling dirt and ended up with a hole next to my eye. At 5, I tripped running down the street wearing...
by Kristina | Sep 15, 2016 | Backcountry, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
With only one day to ski in all of August, I called in two guys who I knew would be stoked to get out: Amar and Blake. Accessing snow from Paradise on Mt. Rainier is the lowest-commitment this time of year (August 20). It also has the most favorable skiing:suffer...
by Kristina | Sep 8, 2016 | Advice, How To, Life
Here’s a story about how to get into outdoor sports… or pretty much anything. From a girl who never did anything to becoming a woman who loved to be outside. I used to watch a lot of television. As a kid, I knew the time based on what was on the boob tube....
by Kristina | Sep 1, 2016 | Backcountry, Costumes, SheJumps, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Any day spent on the snow is a lucky one. Whether it’s bluebird corn or dumping powder, I am the happiest in zee mountains. I know I’m fortunate to make skiing at least one day a month a priority – adventuring is not a luxury we can all enjoy and I...
by Kristina | Aug 25, 2016 | Backcountry, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
June turns are traditionally some of the best of the season, but this June was pretty rainy and also I was moving into my new house, so I only got in two days of skiing. I made sure they were good!Tatoosh – June 12Because no winter is complete without a trip to...
by Kristina | Aug 19, 2016 | 30 Before 30, Advice, Life
I’m a list maker. I always have been. Going to the grocery store? Make a list. Have errands to run this weekend? List. Packing for a week in the backcountry? You sure as hell better have a list! Some people find my list making and/or general need to...
by Kristina | Aug 11, 2016 | Climbing, Life, Mountaineering, Mt. Rainier
Living an adventurous life isn’t always glamorous, especially when it comes to dealing with poop in the backcountry. I dare say poop is the most unglamorous reality of living an outdoor life, followed closely by trash, snot, bugs, blisters, bruises, dirt, hat...
by Kristina | Aug 4, 2016 | Advice
My friend McKenzie recently had knee surgery. She’s a ripping skier and awesome mountain biker, so this was a major bummer for her and all of her friends who like to adventure with her.To cheer her up, my friend Christy took photos of McKenzie’s adorable...
by Kristina | Jul 29, 2016 | Advice, Mt. Rainier, SheJumps
If you’re in the market for an adult onesie, but are holding out due to performance concerns, I’m here to help. I recently tested the Unicorn Onesie at 10,000 feet in Washington’s most unforgiving wilderness: Mt. Rainier. Read on for all of the beta...
