by Kristina | Sep 27, 2013 | Action Figure Mascot, Climbing, Skiing, Turns All Year
You know the look. The where-the-hell-are-you-going-to-find-snow-in-September look…. Your face contorts itself into a scrunched up mess of confusion and intrigue. Yeah! – that’s it! I see you practicing! A gold star for you!In all seriousness, I do...
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 | 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...
