by Kristina | Aug 12, 2021 | 30 Before 30, Climbing
In fall 2020, I interviewed Theresa Silveyra and Amber Chang after learning about Theresa’s 30 Before 30 project. (We all know I love a good 30 before 30 project!) It was my pleasure to interview these inspirational women to learn more about Theresa and her plan...
by Kristina | Jan 24, 2019 | 30 Before 30, Advice, Backcountry, Injuries, Mountaineering, Turns All Year, Tutu
I wrote this piece in the summer of 2018 for Osprey Packs and I was excited about how it came out. You can read the original piece (including more photos) here. I can feel the weight of the liquid sloshing around in its overstretched blister cavities with...
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 | Jun 13, 2014 | 30 Before 30, Life
Exactly one month ago I turned 30. Inspired by my fabulous and inventive friend Ginger, I created my own 30 Before 30 List just after my 28th birthday. With two full years to complete the list I was ambitious, listing things like: run a full...
by Kristina | Apr 11, 2014 | 30 Before 30, Backcountry, Skiing, Travel
When I first started the 30 Before 30 List (inspired by Ginger! Thanks girl!) I had no idea that Turns All Year was even a thing. Hiking to ski? Nothankyouplease.But then I went out. And it was AWESOME. And I was hooked.I remember fondly when I made my first...
by Kristina | Mar 10, 2014 | 30 Before 30, Action Figure Mascot, Favorite, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Lots of people wonder why I embrace being ridiculous. This may come as a surprise to most of you, but I didn’t always ski in tutus and travel with an action figure mascot. In fact, I wouldn’t even consider myself ‘outdoorsy’...
