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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
