by Kristina | Jun 21, 2013 | Action Figure Mascot, Mountaineering, Mountains, Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
In anticipation of a for-realsies attempt on Mt. Rainier in a few weeks, here are some photos from 3 trips I’ve taken up there this year already. One could call them “training trips” but frankly the weather was nice and I had some spare time on my...
by Kristina | May 14, 2013 | Action Figure Mascot, Climbing, Costumes, Life, Mountaineering, Skiing
Start with an obnoxious birthday countdown. Yes, it will be annoying, but you don’t care, because honey badger don’t give a f***. I recommend a monthly countdown, with a bigger deal made for the quarter, HALF, and three-quarter birthdays.About a month...
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 | Oct 28, 2012 | Backcountry, Mountaineering
I stumbled across more Baker photos that were taken by Owen and thought they were worth sharing, along with this video of what it looks like to cross a crevasse. Skerred!Camp at sunset. Those tents should have been in a Mountain Hardware commercial!Roped up and ready...
by Kristina | Oct 16, 2012 | 30 Before 30, Action Figure Mascot, Backcountry, Mountaineering, Skiing
For part 2 of the Mt. Baker summit attempt, let me take you to 4:45am on our second day. The disruptive alarm woke us from our deep slumber and we arose from our warm, cozy sleeping bags to shove our protesting feet into cold, rigid ski boots. Dramatic enough for you?...
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...
