by Kristina | Sep 20, 2013 | Backcountry, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Ahhh August. Such a summer month. Most people think about BBQ’s and sunscreen and boating and swimming. I, on the other hand, imagine frozen lands of sun-cupped scenery; a great white playground if you will.And that’s why, the last weekend in August, I set...
by Kristina | Aug 1, 2013 | 30 Before 30, Backcountry, Climbing, Mountaineering, Mountains, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Skiing in July is awesome.To get my 21st month of Turns All Year, I convinced a few friends to come ski Mt. Hood. I’ve never stood on the top of Oregon before, and the idea appealed to me. So did taking a shortcut via two chairlifts to 700′ below our camp....
by Kristina | Jul 2, 2013 | Backcountry, Climbing, Mountaineering, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Standing on the summit of Mt. Rainier is an incredibly humbling and amazing experience. When we finally made it to the top, I couldn’t stop thinking, “Holy shit. I can’t believe it. I’m really standing on the top of this thing!” Followed...
by Kristina | May 8, 2013 | Backcountry, Montana, Skiing, Turns All Year
Last Friday my buddy Imran wanted to attempt Shuksan, a major objective near Mt. Baker.Being excellent planners, Imran called me at 10pm and we decided to go for it, leaving Seattle at 4am the next morning. He also convinced his friend Alexis to join us. Apparently...
by Kristina | Apr 1, 2013 | Action Figure Mascot, Backcountry, Mountaineering, Skiing
I am lucky. I am lucky to live in a fantastic place that affords me lots of skiing and mountain access. I am lucky that I have fantastic friends who practice safe skiing and climbing techniques. I am lucky these friends have generiously passed on their knowledge and...
by Kristina | Feb 22, 2013 | Backcountry, Skiing
Photo from the end of our trip – Mattier pointy mountain at left, Joffre at rightOn New Years Eve day, we set off from Keith’s Hut with big plans to try to summit and ski Mt. Mattier. As we climbed onto the Anniversary Glacier the weather was...
