by Kristina | Sep 20, 2013 | Backcountry, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Ahhh August. Such a summer month. Most people think about BBQ’s and sunscreen and boating and swimming. I, on the other hand, imagine frozen lands of sun-cupped scenery; a great white playground if you will.And that’s why, the last weekend in August, I set...
by Kristina | Aug 27, 2013 | Life
Okay, the title is a little misleading. I do not really want to be a supermodel. For starters, I suffer from shortness, and I’ve never heard of anyone with my particular malady walking the runways in Paris (aside from some circus performer on stilts). I will...
by Kristina | Aug 13, 2013 | 30 Before 30, Tutu
The only thing you need to know about a beer mile is that you do not need to be good at running to be good at running a beer mile. You just need to be good at drinking. Specifically, beer drinking.SuppliesHere’s what you need to know about a beer mile: it...
by Kristina | Aug 9, 2013 | Life
I recently read this amazing piece by Drew Hoolhorst wherein he makes an argument that everyone should write for writings sake. That it’s good for us. That it’s fun. That we should just write because. Of his own writings, he says:I didn’t start writing...
by Kristina | Aug 1, 2013 | 30 Before 30, Backcountry, Climbing, Mountaineering, Mountains, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Skiing in July is awesome.To get my 21st month of Turns All Year, I convinced a few friends to come ski Mt. Hood. I’ve never stood on the top of Oregon before, and the idea appealed to me. So did taking a shortcut via two chairlifts to 700′ below our camp....
by Kristina | Jul 26, 2013 | Running
A few weeks ago I ran in my 3rd annual See Jane Run half marathon. My 7th half-marathon (I might have a problem) the See Jane Run was a three-peat of my very first half. What can I say? I just love running this race! It’s an easy course close to home and...
by Kristina | Jul 2, 2013 | Backcountry, Climbing, Mountaineering, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Standing on the summit of Mt. Rainier is an incredibly humbling and amazing experience. When we finally made it to the top, I couldn’t stop thinking, “Holy shit. I can’t believe it. I’m really standing on the top of this thing!” Followed...
by Kristina | Jun 21, 2013 | Action Figure Mascot, Mountaineering, Mountains, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
In anticipation of a for-realsies attempt on Mt. Rainier in a few weeks, here are some photos from 3 trips I’ve taken up there this year already. One could call them “training trips” but frankly the weather was nice and I had some spare time on my...
by Kristina | Jun 5, 2013 | Hiking
In March I enjoyed a fantastic 10-day trip to Red Rocks Canyon outside of Las Vegas. I’ve never been to either Red Rocks or Vegas, so when the crew was heading down to climb, I jumped on the opportunity for some sunshine! And while I’m pretty sure I could...
by Kristina | May 28, 2013 | Life
Looks like my summer vacation is coming to an end! I am very excited and happy to announce that I just accepted a role as the Marketing & Membership Manager for The Mountaineers!A 100 year old non-profit providing outdoor education and conservation for the Pacific...
