by Kristina | Apr 19, 2012 | Backcountry, Skiing
My first ever backcountry ski day was a 2-day epic trip to Mt. Baker. Some friends were renting a cabin up at the mountain and I was lucky enough to get an invite! The weekend of February 18-19 it was DUMPING snow. Seriously, look at this:Can you call that ass deep?It...
by Kristina | Apr 13, 2012 | Climbing
An Australian Rappel is when you rappel down a rock face with the belay device in your back belay loop, vs. your front belay loop*. Instead of lowering yourself with your back to the ground, you are going face first.I learned how to rig this up a few years ago...
by Kristina | Apr 11, 2012 | Backcountry, Skiing
I have developed a pattern of taking up a new (and sometimes “extreme”) sport every few years. I started rock climbing in 2007, I adopted the forefoot strike and discovered that I really, really love running in 2009, then I bought a bike and started...
by Kristina | Mar 30, 2012 | Life
I am a HUGE fan of the website www.someecards.com. Every Friday they send out a newsletter which includes their best cards of the week and funny Tweets (you can sign up for the newsletter on the homepage – DO IT!), but I most look forward to “This...
by Kristina | Mar 28, 2012 | Life
Speaking of Mileage – my car isn’t the only travel mechanism getting on in years….My beloved Merrell Glove’s, which have been with me since my first half marathon, are nearing retirement. It’s only a guesstimate, but I would say they have...
by Kristina | Mar 26, 2012 | Life, Travel
It dawned on me that I have never blogged about one of my major modes of travel: Layla! My 2002 Jetta!Layla and I have been together for 7 years now, we met back in September 2006. Sure, she had some baggage, about 44,000 miles, but hey, who doesn’t have baggage...
by Kristina | Mar 23, 2012 | Injuries, Life
Yesterday was my last day at Allrecipes. I cannot say enough good things about my experience there. I worked with some incredible women and was able to grow enormously both personally and professionally. I am looking forward to the next chapter in my life, but it was...
by Kristina | Mar 17, 2012 | Life, Skiing
Thanks for all of your comments, support, and encouragement as I make this major life decision! While it was a little fun to keep you all in suspense, I am sorry I didn’t get this post up yesterday as promised. I was out having a blast backcountry...
by Kristina | Mar 14, 2012 | Life
Hi Blog Readers!Sorry for the neglect some of you may have been feeling the last month (okay, maybe just MattyQ and Jared). Life has been a bit hectic here (understatement of the year) and I just haven’t had time to blog. But I miss you my dear readers, and thus I am...
by Kristina | Feb 16, 2012 | Life
Having a bad day? This is sure to cheer you up!
