by Kristina | Jan 4, 2013 | Action Figure Mascot, Advice, Climbing
For those of you considering a trip to El Potrero Chico (and really, why haven’t you just bought your tickets already???), here is a list of MUST DO’s while you are down there!First and foremost put together an awesome crew. Make sure they are awesome and...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kristina | Oct 8, 2012 | Advice, Backcountry, Mountaineering
I think I first heard about the three Levels of Fun on a podcast – perhaps Dirtbag Diaries? Or maybe I read a link from my favourite blogger of late Brendan Leonard? Either way, Fun Levels I through III have become my rating scale for any and all adventures ever...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kristina | Aug 2, 2012 | 30 Before 30, Action Figure Mascot, Advice, Backcountry, Hiking, Skiing
I recently stood on the summit of stunning Mount Adams after a two day ski/hike. The weather was gorgeous – blue bird skies and clear sights to the surrounding mountains! We had views for days. I’m still pulling together pictures for a proper blog, but...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kristina | Oct 26, 2011 | Advice, Costumes, Life
Soooo…it’s nearly Halloween and I thought it prudent to finally post my additional theme party ideas!  You can read my previous musings on the topic here.  I’ve got my pink wig for my super-secret Halloween costume…but here are some...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kristina | Oct 5, 2011 | Advice, Life
Twenty days ago I took a break from Facebook.  I just went in and disabled my account – cold turkey. Why?  Mostly becuase I needed less distraction in my life, but also just to prove I could.  People were starting to say, “Oh Kristina,...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Kristina | Sep 21, 2011 | Advice, Life, Montana, Mountains
This September marks 9 years for me in Seattle.  I love it here – you have the many benefits of city life, yet you’re very close to the mountains, the ocean, and many [at-times-really-inconveniently-located] lakes with lots of room to run, bike,...