Avalanche News for the 2017-18 Winter

Updated U.S. Avalanche Course Progression As outlined in a previous post, beginning this winter the avalanche course progression for both […]

Reviewed: 2017/2018 Salomon S-Lab X-Alp Ski Boot

  Drew Daly, AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide Intro Last spring I was lucky enough to test this season’s Salomon S-Lab X-Alp ski […]

Great American Eclipse 2017

Most people said it was the most significant two minutes they’d ever experienced, and we’d have to agree. Despite all […]

Ski Mountaineering: The Gear We Use — 2017

Ski mountaineering season is upon us, and with the epic winter we’ve had, lines are filled in and the spring […]

Snowmageddon

As we enjoy the first real high pressure spell of the winter, we’ve finally found time to stop and reflect […]

Photo Gallery: What A Start!

It started December 9th and it hasn’t really stopped since. Nearly continuous snowfall and cold temps have served up powder […]

Winter Update: Season Opener!

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

The Evolution of Avalanche Education: Pro/Rec Split

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

Mid Summer Happenings

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

Kids Camp 2016 Trip Report

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