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 | Feb 8, 2013 | Backcountry, Mountains, Skiing
In my last post I took you to the top of Mt. Joffre via the Aussie Coulior. Because it’s just such a damn beautiful line, here’s the photo for you again:Aussie Coulior. Photo by Andrew Sullivan.The ski descent was steep; stable; springy; SOLID! Basically...
by Kristina | Oct 4, 2012 | 30 Before 30, Action Figure Mascot, Backcountry, Mountaineering, Mountains, Skiing
Chasing my summer ski turns for my 10th consecutive month (part of the 30 Before 30 quest), I endeavored to climb Mt. Baker in August with 4 friends. Baker is the 3rd tallest mountain in Washington State (10,778′) and the volcano offers some of the best training...
by Kristina | Feb 5, 2012 | Mountains
For the last few days, Seattle has been absolutely stunning. It’s been unseasonably warm and that giant white ball in the sky that brings us heat has been out in full glory. Plus the air is very clear, affording us fantastic views of both mountain ranges. My...
by Kristina | Jan 3, 2012 | Costumes, Life, Mountains
I should have known better than to post about the budding relationship between me and my live-in apartment mascot. It’s like he can read or something, because no sooner had I posted about Stanley then he abandoned me. That’s right. Stanley the Speider has...
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,...
