by Kristina | Nov 11, 2013 | 30 Before 30, Publications, Skiing, Turns All Year, Tutu
Last month I was sold to the highest bidder, and now I’m writing to tell you I’m a CENTERFOLD …. well, kinda.One of the many awesome benefits of my fantastic job is that I now get to be a contributing writer for our bi-monthly (as in once every-other...
by Kristina | Nov 3, 2013 | Mt. Rainier, Skiing, Turns All Year
To celebrate skiing each month for two solid years, I went back to where it all began – Rainier of course! And man did the weather gods smile down upon us. Compared to last year when Johnny and I got completely drenched chasing the snow level up the hill (aka...
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...
