by Kristina | Feb 6, 2025 | Publications, The Mountaineers
The concept of reduce > reuse > recycle has been around for my entire lifetime, but upcycling is especially in vogue right now. I encourage you to take advantage of this present momentum with the ideas here to upcycle your winter gear. Originally written...
by Kristina | Jan 23, 2025 | Advice, Publications, The Mountaineers
Dreaming of summer? Here’s a reshare of an essay highlighting cautionary tales of the watery kind. Originally written for Mountaineer magazine, I tested the waters and asked my community for their tales so you wouldn’t have to.. Stay dry out there friends. I...
by Kristina | Apr 4, 2024 | Advice, Life, Nonprofit, The Mountaineers
I’m leaving my dream job as the Director of Membership & Communications at The Mountaineers. My last day is June 6, 2024, my 11 year anniversary. A perfect storm of factors – including the unexpected passing of my longtime colleague and friend Jeff...
by Kristina | Oct 12, 2023 | Lists, Publications, The Mountaineers
In this article, originally written for Mountaineer magazine, I got to talk about poop and advise readers of the best places to sit back (on the pot), relax, and enjoy the priviest views in Washington. When you’re sourcing content for a story about outdoor...
by Kristina | Jan 11, 2023 | Advice, The Mountaineers
Spending time outdoors doesn’t have to break the bank. Follow these tips to find out where to buy cheap outdoor gear that lasts. “Contrary to the examples that most blogs, magazines, and brand-name catalogs present, a backpacking hobby doesn’t have to be...
by Kristina | Jan 4, 2023 | The Mountaineers
This post is an ode to the relationships we forge thanks to – and sometimes in spite of – outdoor adventures. Cheers to our belaytionships, packmances, and nature-loves. As far as blind dates go, meeting at 9,500 feet on Wy’East (Mt. Hood) is about as good...