by Kristina | Feb 16, 2017 | Backcountry, Skiing, Turns All Year
Alpine Touring (aka randonee skiing or splitboarding) is surging in popularity. An estimated 6 million skiers and snowboarders in the U.S. are now exploring the backcountry, according to Snowsports Industries America (SIA). By many estimates Alpine Touring is the...
by Kristina | Feb 2, 2017 | Action Figure Mascot, Backcountry, SheJumps, Turns All Year, Tutu
January was a good month to chase turns all year. Deep, light, fluffy pow was abundant early, then cold temps assured our snow would stay light before the rain came mid-January and squashed our powder dreams. The rain slab made for scary conditions in the backcountry...
by Kristina | Dec 23, 2016 | Backcountry, Outdoor Industry, Skiing
I recently joined the board of the Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) – our local avalanche forecast and education center – and I’m really excited to learn more about the nonprofit and its mission. When I started backcountry skiing 5-years ago, I had...
by Kristina | Sep 15, 2016 | Backcountry, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
With only one day to ski in all of August, I called in two guys who I knew would be stoked to get out: Amar and Blake. Accessing snow from Paradise on Mt. Rainier is the lowest-commitment this time of year (August 20). It also has the most favorable skiing:suffer...
by Kristina | Sep 1, 2016 | Backcountry, Costumes, SheJumps, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Any day spent on the snow is a lucky one. Whether it’s bluebird corn or dumping powder, I am the happiest in zee mountains. I know I’m fortunate to make skiing at least one day a month a priority – adventuring is not a luxury we can all enjoy and I...
by Kristina | Aug 25, 2016 | Backcountry, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
June turns are traditionally some of the best of the season, but this June was pretty rainy and also I was moving into my new house, so I only got in two days of skiing. I made sure they were good!Tatoosh – June 12Because no winter is complete without a trip to...
