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What looked like a slow start to the winter changed course in a strong way last week. By the end […]

In the beginning: Snow Science When I first started teaching avalanche courses 20 years ago, snow science was in something […]

Whew! What a summer it’s been, and we’re barely halfway through. We’re coming up for air long enough to share […]

Thanks to guides Matt and Steff and a great group of kids, this year’s Sawtooth Alpine Kids Camp was a […]

In the mountains, the distinction between spring and summer is a blurry line. It can feel summer-like down low while […]

Justin was back for his annual ski pilgrimage to Idaho, and this season we decided to explore the remote east side […]

No trip report, no ski shots, no people. Just photos of the remote Sawtooths in their spring blanket of snow. […]

What do you do when a group of skilled local skiers ask you to arrange a custom Ski Mountaineering Camp for […]

Our favorite time of year is upon us…the snowpack is getting deep, weak layers have healed, and conditions are conducive […]

After an incredible December left us with 150% of normal snowpack, the snow shut off for the first part of […]