Taught by Trees: Growing Up Rooted in Nature For as long as I can remember, I have always regarded nature as holy.
Dealing With Dietary Restrictions In The Backcountry. Gluten intolerance, vegan, Halal, nut allergy, dairy-free, Kosher… whatever your dietary restrictions may be, you don’t have to let it hinder your ability to get out and enjoy the backcountry!
"Sidecountry is the Backcountry" - An Interview with The Director of The National Avalanche Center. Get the forecast, get the gear, get the training. Everything that you need to know before you head out into the back or sidecountry. They're the same thing.
Dear Winter... An Open Letter To Snow, Ice and Jack Frost. As the snow begins to melt, and the sun breaks through the clouds, Brooke Hess, with seasonal anxiety in tow, discusses her relationship with the seasons in an open letter.
Is ‘Sidecountry’ a Four-Letter Word? A team of Avalanche experts define the word, and discuss how to deal with the phenomena. Do we attempt to stop the sidecountry locomotive, or shape the definition and attempt to harness its power?