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Northwest in Motion

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Hummel and Miller Traverse the Cascade Crest

December 6, 2018 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

Kyle and Jason on the summit of Glacier Peak at the end of the American Alps Traverse in 2013.

A traverse of the Cascade crest from Mt. Baker to Mt. Rainer was first envisioned in the early 1980s by legendary Cascade skier, mountaineer, and historian Lowell Skoog. Skoog's version of the traverse was comprised of ~18 segments, and after working on the project for 25 years, he finally completed it in 2007. His vision and accomplishment has been an inspiration for younger … [Read more...] about Hummel and Miller Traverse the Cascade Crest

Snowgoat Skimo Series

November 28, 2018 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

Competitors use skins to climb wearing their skis during the 2018 Vertfest. Credit: Karter Raich

Skimo in Washington state is getting a dose of adrenaline this season, thanks to the efforts of ultra athletes Richard Kresser and Maudie Jordan. 2019 is the inaugural year of their Snowgoat SkiMo Series. “Skimo” is shorthand for ski mountaineering, a race format that emphasizes climbing on skis. Usually held at ski areas, these races follow a course over challenging … [Read more...] about Snowgoat Skimo Series

Destination: Mt. Bachelor Ski Area

March 2, 2018 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

Located about 20 miles west of Bend and Sunriver, Mt. Bachelor is THE place in Oregon for serious skiers and boarders. Mt. Bachelor is a volcano that lies at the northern end of the Mt. Bachelor Volcanic Chain. It gets its name because it "stands apart" from the "Three Sisters" to the north. The ski area has operated since 1958, and activity options include … [Read more...] about Destination: Mt. Bachelor Ski Area

Mt. Baker Backcountry in Grayscale

April 1, 2011 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

It's easy for me to get distracted away from cycling this time of year. Although January and February 2011 didn't amount to much for skiing, as is often the case, March delivered prodigious snowfall and (mostly) outstanding skiing. It had been a while since I'd ventured into the backcountry, and last weekend turned into an opportunity for a little adventure with old friends. … [Read more...] about Mt. Baker Backcountry in Grayscale

Daron Rahlves: World Cup Ski Cross St Johann, Austria

January 15, 2010 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

Sitting around with 2 broken limbs and feeling sorry for myself, the inbox brought me a dose of just what I needed: A hit of rear-view skier cross: Pretty cool, eh? Wondering whether there is anything comparable we can do with road bikes this season... … [Read more...] about Daron Rahlves: World Cup Ski Cross St Johann, Austria

Snowbird Powder Skiing

March 1, 2009 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

Instead of going skiing in the Cascades today I listened to the rain drip outside and put together a video of our trip to Snowbird the week of February 9: Isn't it painful to look at all that powder while our snowpack washes into the sea? … [Read more...] about Snowbird Powder Skiing

Smokin’ in the Crystal Mt. Sidecountry

February 3, 2008 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

Superbowl Sunday is usually one of the best skiing days of the season since most of the US population is watching TV. Meanwhile, Rocky Mountain quality powder continues to dump, and backcountry skiing conditions in the Northwest have stabilized (in some locations). Activists have begun to get out and play in their favorite powder stashes. Playtime this Sunday included turns … [Read more...] about Smokin’ in the Crystal Mt. Sidecountry

December 30 @ Stevens

December 31, 2007 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

The immediate objective for Sunday's skiing adventure was to do a little "cross-training" with Redmond Cycling Club president Shane Balkovetz, who was joined by his wife and some extended family members. As our thighs warmed up during the first couple of runs, we agreed that the transition from cycling or jogging to skiing is physically painful. You can be in shape for one … [Read more...] about December 30 @ Stevens

Sowing the Seeds of Modern Telemark Gear

December 28, 2007 by David Longdon Leave a Comment

Once upon a time, telemark skis were skinny and the boots were leather. In the mid-1980's, home-grown telemark equipment that incorporated the features of alpine gear started to appear. At that time, the state of the art off-the-shelf telemark boots included the Asolo Extreme, which was a lace-up ankle-high leather boot with a plastic stiffener around the ankle area. … [Read more...] about Sowing the Seeds of Modern Telemark Gear

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