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Backcountry Skiing – Where to Go?

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For backcountry skiers, much about a safe and enjoyable day of touring is wrapped up in the decision of where you ski. Knowing something about the general avalanche hazard in the surrounding mountains, the amount of new snow, the wind... Read More...

Miller Peak via County Line

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ATTRACTIONS. Interesting route finding, nice winter atmosphere, good escape from motorized vehicles, beautiful scenery. Good overnight trip or long day trip. ACTIVITIES. Snowshoeing and backcountry skiing. This is best suited for lightweight backcountry skiing because the terrain undulates and is not particularly... Read More...

Drowning in Snow

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We were recently sent a link to the thought-provoking  Tree Well and Deep Snow Safety website. Every winter a number of  Washington skiers and snowboarders, who are skiing off-piste or who are ski touring, fall head-first into tree wells and suffocate. In technical term,... Read More...

How to Camp on Snow

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Editors Note: We are itching for snow in Wenatchee and thought we could all remind ourselves the basics to snow camping.  This post was originally published on 11/21/18.... Read More...

Backcountry Skiing – Where to Go?

Things to know
For backcountry skiers, much about a safe and enjoyable day of touring is wrapped up in the decision of where you ski. Knowing something about the general avalanche hazard in the surrounding mountains, the amount of new snow, the wind... Read More...

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