For painter Lori LaBissoniere, her artwork and environmental ethos go hand in hand. Through her work on reclaimed wood, she depicts the remote landscapes of the Pacific Northwest that she loves and her feelings about environmental degradation that are threatening her places of inspiration. We spoke to Labissoniere to learn more about her medium of […]
Returning to Shasta: How a mountain created a loyal following of world-class guides
Far into California’s northern Cascade Mountains sits the 14,179-foot volcanic peak, Mt. Shasta, a long-time destination for those looking to expand their ski mountaineering repertoires. For Shasta Mountain Guides—one of the leading guide outfitters in the area—Shasta is more than just a mountain.
Skintrack Sketches: Artist Dawn Gerety paints her love of Alaska and the Chugach Mountains
rtist Dawn Gerety, 48, was raised in Girdwood, Alaska and has always found inspiration in the peaks of the Chugach Mountains. Her biking, skiing and paddling pursuits instilled in her a desire to capture her passion for her natural and social communities.
Probing for data: How a new backcountry citizen science effort is growing the snow-depth database
Data collection for scientific research can be a tedious task at times, especially when it comes to building a database of snow depth data. But a group of scientists based out of Oregon State University, the University of Washington and University of Alaska have joined forces to create a new method for gathering crowd-sourced snow depth data and are developing an army of backcountry skiing citizen scientists to help out.
Return to Evil: Hilaree Nelson revisits oblivion to ski India’s 21,252-foot Papsura
In March 2013 Hilaree Nelson set out to climb and ski a towering 6,000-meter monster in a remote corner of India. Papsura—or The Peak of Evil by its endearing sobriquet—commands a proud, west-facing couloir that plummets more than 2,500 feet from its 21,252-foot summit.
Basecamp TV with Andrew McLean, Season 2: Fueling
Andrew McLean talks fueling for long days and what snacks he loves when the tank runs low.
Basecamp TV with Andrew McLean, Season 2: How to Stay in AK
McLean talks travel logistics and base-camp feng shui for that bucket-list Alaska touring expedition.
Basecamp TV with Andrew McLean, Season 2: Picking a Partner
Even Andrew McLean isn’t a lone wolf in the mountains—here’s how he picks the right partner for an objective.
Basecamp TV with Andrew McLean, Season 2: Turning Around
In this episode: Andrew McLean talks about when to push for the summit or when it’s time to call it a day.
Basecamp TV with Andrew McLean, Season 2: Heuristic Traps
Andrew McLean is back for a second season of Basecamp TV, and this time he takes a dive into the softer skills of backcountry travel. Over five episodes, the Straight Chuter covers the nuances of nutrition, communication, safety, group dynamics and trip planning, all with his signature, expert blend of insight and humor.
