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The Magic of Winter
Me on the left with my friend Marley. 1989.Growing up in Montana, winter was always close at hand. We never spent much money on Halloween costumes because we'd end up wearing our ski pants and heavy winter jackets over the top anyway. My birthday is in mid-May but, by...
Things that are important to me
We all have things we hold dear - things that make our souls feel whole and our heart's shine. Here's a list, in no particular order, of things that are important to me: Recreation: I love getting outside, whether it's in a tutu or not. The fresh air and the mountain...
Turns All Year: Month 60 (5 Years!)
I met Christy in October 2014 when she attended an event at The Mountaineers. We were premiering Pretty Faces, a ski film featuring only women, and Christy volunteered to help. She showed up in bright red ski bibs, adorned with a white helmet with a pink mohawk and...
An Open Letter to Outside Magazine
Dear Outside Magazine,As an Outside subscriber for the last 8 years, I'm a fan of your work. I look forward to receiving my newest magazine in the mail, and I read most of them cover to cover. I've even given a subscription to a friend as a gift. But your latest...
What Your Tutu Color Says About You
So you're thinking about getting a tutu. Congratulations! This is a big step in your journey toward becoming a true outdoor enthusiast. Everyone knows: you aren't really an adventurer until you've adventured in a tutu. Your choice in tutu color is important Your tutu...
Vacation Planning vs. Vacation Reality
PlanSpend two-glorious-weeks enjoying tropical paradise in Central America. You've never been there and have no idea about the actual geography, weather this time of year, or available sights to see, but this is going to be fun because you can plan later! Anticipate...
Turns All Year: Month 59
It's hard to believe October will mark my 60th month - 5 years - of chasing snow every month. It's not always glamorous, but it is always skiing, and a day skiing is better than a day doing anything else.Theresa and I had very low expectations when we left Seattle at...
Top 10 Most Read Posts This Year
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. I'm pleased by this...
How To Be A Beginner
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 jelly...
