The Crow’s Foot
The Highway Line can cause otherwise rational people to do irrational things. Why? “Because everyday I look up at that line.” The Crow’s Foot is blatant from Salt Lake City. It’s a massive avalanche path that can be seen from miles. Every backcountry skier has heard of the Crow’s Foot. And every one stares up […]
The Book is Done. Almost.
A little more than 2 years ago I set out to write a collection of essays. A few days ago I wrote the final paragraph of the final essay. Winter. In other words: I’m done. Almost.
Pioneer Yurt (Video)
Juan Grande has finished his magnum opus from our days in the Pioneer Mountains. Behold, the masterpiece:
What is Wrong With Me?
Instead of skiing 2 feet of fresh snow, I went to the gym. The gym! What is wrong with me?
2011 Desert Rampage
The sun was bright. The red dirt perfect. Everyone was glancing nervously at everyone else. Looking. For new bikes. New fitness. To see who was serious on this first weekend of March.
$8 Ski Gloves
Looking for a decent hiking glove for your ski tours but don’t want to spend $100? Go to Wal-Mart. Or Target. Or Cal-Ranch. For $8 you can find a good pair of leather winter work gloves. Put a little water resistant treatment on them and voila! They will probably wear out after a season or […]
February Review
February has come and gone. Spring is coming. Below are some highlights from the month: Skiing No Name Bowl in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Skinning is not a crime. Roland Fleck was arrested at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for skinning uphill. The entire affair sparked a lively discussion in the backcountry ski community. The new GrizzlyAdam.net. An Open […]
