Guinness, Heli-skiing, and Jalapeno Poppers
Almost better than spending the day in Dublin, Lynsey Dyer, Zack Giffin, Grant Gunderson, and I had our cups full of Irish blessings and authenticity this St. Patrick’s day. After two days of flying around with North Cascades Heli, we ventured over to Don Fitzpatrick’s house; a Mazama resident and ambassador of Irish culture. In addition to checking out Fitzpatrick’s fine Irish pub in the basement of his house, we spent the evening with our pilot and favorite Irishman, Seamus O’Daimhin.
AMGA Guide Anne Keller Checks In On The Revelstoke Avy Conditions
By now, most skiers have heard about the slide in Revelstoke and the danger that has been present for some time in the Selkirks and Monashees. One of the seven females certified through the AMGA, ski mountaineering guide Anne Keller gives a wrap-up of the layers and dangers out there, since she has spent the last month in Revelstoke.
Pillow Line by Kari Medig
Photographer Kari Medig won Nelson's Cold Smoke photo competition (our own Grant Gunderson took second) with this slideshow shot completely in the bedroom...but don't worry kids, it's rated PG.
Pillow Line from Kari Medig on Vimeo.
The Gash: Sage, Seth and Roner get scared in the Cascades
As snow returns to the Cascades, this little gem is a nice reminder for all of us that winter is still here and yes, the Cascades still kicks ass. In this snippet from TGR's next movie Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Seth Morrison and Erik Roner heli out of Mazama, Wash., to ski The Gash, a pinner chute that's a perfect example of Cascade gnar. Check it out...
In The Bird At North Cascades Heli
Yes. It is true. It is not just the Bavarian town of Leavenworth that makes the North Cascades feel like the Alps; these mountains are seriously immense and engrossing. I went to North Cascades Heli to check it out.
Rene's Corner -- Behind the Scenes on Cypress Mountain with Rene Crawshaw
Longtime Mt Baker local Rene Crawshaw was an integral part of pulling of the seemingly insurmountable course build and maintenance at Cypress Bowl during the Olympics. But they did it--and here's his story.
Olympic Wrap Up
Whistler, BC – Although the Games have officially been over for almost a week, I am just coming down off it all now and all of Canada is still trying to figure out what to do with their recent national upwelling: An international All-Star hockey team vs. Canada? A 100-foot high statue of Ann Murray in Nova Scotia? A military invasion of Orcas Island? It’s hard to say. I am simply glad I had the opportunity to enjoy the festivities…
