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Dolomites Trek Underway
Rich mountain culture, savory Italian food, and scenic walking The beginning of our days in the Dolomites began with a bit of weather excitement. Meeting Friday evening for steins of...
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Clearing skies on the Dolomite trek
Sun, showers, Italian food, and a comfy bed- what more can you ask for? Day 4 – 5: Our adventurous efforts to stay on our scheduled huts despite some changes to trail plans paid off. At the end...
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Changing Lives in Nepal: An Update from the Safe House
We have hope for continued success as project moves into its third year — read below to see how far its gone and what the future holds Mountain Madness is thrilled to continue supporting...
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A Climber's Journal of Aconcagua
Aconcagua journal by Doug Peers I am off to Argentina today to join with 8 other climbers and 3 guides from Mountain Madness to attempt a summit of Aconcagua via the Normal Route. The team is...
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Ski Touring Planning - "Be The Observer"
Winter is nearly here and with it longer days and a more stable snowpack. But, the hazards are not gone and its no time to get complacent — careful planning still required. MM guide Stephen...
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Backcountry skiing is exploding with more and more people looking to get out of the lift lines and into wild untouched powder stashes. But getting started is difficult, from the expensive...
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If it can ride, it can slide
Early season snow coming soon- get your avalanche awareness game started now before heading out on a backcountry tour or on a snow cat With winter here in the Cascades and across the...
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AIARE Level 2: Snow Geeks Anonymous
Checking the vertical stability…i.e. skiing. Andy finds his rhythm. Dallas Glass photo It’s a common question, “So what’s the next step in avalanche education?” Well, for some it’s...
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Winter: It’s not just for the skiers.
For many, summer is the best season of the year — and winter merely a period to bide your time before the warm sun returns. For others though, winter ice climbing provides an end in itself...
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Backcountry Repair kit
In the backcountry we rely on our skis, bindings, skins, and boots to take us long distances into remote corners of the backcountry. We stress them and test their limits without thinking...
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A scary story and time to starting thinking about how to make it safer in the...
MM guide Jake Skeen’s qualifications speak for themselves- he knows snow, avalanches and how to get around in the mountains with the best of them. But, sometimes even the most experienced...
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The 4-1-1 on Baker Backcountry Skiing
Ever wanted to try backcountry skiing but didn’t know where to start? Ever wanted to explore new backcountry ski terrain but didn’t want to waste days stumbling around? Ever wanted to...
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