Category Archives: skiing

Ski-Cutting Hangfire

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Durc

So this week two of my POW friends, Mike and Angela, were visiting.  They’ve made appearances in a few of the adventures I’ve recorded here, and I think that pattern will continue. So we went up Corn Biscuit out on … Continue reading →

Posted in Avalanche, backcountry, skiing, Turnagain Pass, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Let’s talk about Powder

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Durc

We love it.  Powder.  Just the word can get a ski bum’s heart pounding, and I’ve found no high like blowing down an untracked slope.  I dip through trees and navigate roll-overs, popping off snow pillows and hauling ass while … Continue reading →

Posted in Alyeska Resort, backcountry, girdwood, Lifty Life, Mountain Life, skiing | Leave a comment

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the 2008 Avalance Season

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Durc

So it seems that tragedy has struck this blog.  My camera is broken.  There will be no fresh pictures for a while, which is sad because it was a pretty goddamn crazy drive through the Yukon and eastern Alaska.  Snow … Continue reading →

Posted in 2008, Alaska, Alyeska, Avalanche, backcountry, girdwood, hostel, Jackson Hole, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Lifty Life, mountains, skiing, The Backpackers Inn, travel, Turnagain Pass, work, Yukon | 2 Comments