Perhaps the most sought after position on the mountain, ski school instructor, is not only the most popular (read: competitive) …
Orphan Christmas
“Are you going home for Christmas?” I asked my co-worker, fellow lift-operator Ryan. “Nah, too expensive. Besides, I have to …
Swing ‘em if you got ‘em: A beginner’s guide to ice climbing
As the snow begins to fall, there is a stir in the ice climbing community. The question on many minds …
Mountain Jobs, a Series: Part One – So you want to be a Lifty?
When a lot of people break down camp from their hometowns to set up shop in the more glaciated states, …
Backcountry Bliss
Some of the most personal and intimate moments we have as mountain folk are the times of quiet and introspection …
Free Your Heel and Your Face Will Follow
October 16th marked the first day of the rest of my life, for this is the season of tele. For …