The trail names of Ski Arpa...
On February 3, 2014, I applied to be a professional member of the American Avalanche Association. Today I heard that my application was approved. I'm excited to be a professional member of such an excellent organization.
The American Avalanche Association is...
In 2011, Zach Ornitz and Ollie Nieuwland-Zlotnicki from SENT Productions came to Ski Arpa to make a film. After sorting through hundreds of hours of footage, they compiled a 23 minute film about what makes Ski Arpa unique. Zach...
Skiing The Stoneman Couloir in Washington's North Cascades
Elevation Gain/Loss: +/- 3500 ft.
Distance: miles: 5
USGS Quads: Shuksan Arm
Directions: Park at Mount Baker Ski Resort's Heather Meadow Parking Area, Stoneman Couloir is visible from parking lot and ski area.
I learned about...
I don't see any grizzly bears. Yet.
The road is open to the trailhead in Taylor Fork. No Snow past there. Peaks still look good. Next week.
Temps in the 70's all week. Hopefully cooling later this week.
Beehive Basin Recon Day
April 30, 2013
Destination: Peak 10602 - Near Honeycomb Peak
Elevation Gain/Loss: +/-2880 ft
Distance: 8.5 miles
Time: 5.5 hours
USGS Quads: Lone Mountain
Solid day in Beehive Basin, our local backcountry playground. After getting booted up at the trailhead, Jeremy and...
Welcome to A Mountain Journey. This blog is a way to share backcountry adventures. We operate in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Andes of Chile, the Indian Himalayas, and countless other destinations around the world. We average 200+ days...
Skiing Black Peak near Treble Cone Ski Area on the South Island of New Zealand
Black Peak is a prominent peak in the Harris Mountains of New Zealand. If you've ever skied at Treble Cone Ski Area, you can see it...
In August 2012, a crew of Cardrona instructors went for an overnight hut trip at the Kirtle Burn Hut in the Pisa Range of New Zealand. The Pisa Range is a group of rolling hills located across the valley from...
Skiing the South Face of Gallatin Peak in the Spanish Peaks of The Madison Range
USGS Quads: Gallatin Peak, Lone Mountain
Summit Elevation: 11,020'
(Here is a trip report about hiking Gallatin Peak)
In early May 2012, Micah Swanson and I decided to head...
