Stories of recent adventures
Werner S out on another Beautiful day in Washington pass. The North Face is the easiest route up Burgundy Spire, which has bean called one of the most challenging mountains in all of the state.
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We are excited to have Donni Reddington blog about her experience learning to aid climb with NCMG and her fiancé Corbin Massey. Donni is a Mazama local and avid skier, climber, photographer and adventurer. You can check out her photography here: Donni Reddington Photography. Enjoy the post:
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Climbing is dangerous. These tech tips are meant for experienced climbers that understand the dangers and limitations of these systems. Please seek qualified instruction from AMGA trained and certified guides. These guides can help you safely take your climbing to the next level.
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Join NCMG guides and Methow Valley locals Stephanie Williams and Adrienne Schaefer for a ladies only Backcountry Ski Clinic. This 2-day intensive course takes place in the heart of the North Cascades and is designed to give women the tools and techniques needed to take their skiing to the next level. By creating a fun, supportive environment our hope is that women leave feeling more confident in their ability to make decisions as a member of a group and understand what it takes to become a self-sufficient backcountry skier.
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Washington Pass: I was pleasantly surprised to find good quality dry snow above 6000′ on shaded aspects yesterday. There was wind effect in many alpine locations (still quite skiable), but more protected areas skied really well! Compared to last year, the snowpack is noticeably deeper. Total snow depth ranges from ~170cm on lower elevation solar aspects to well over 250cm in shaded northerly aspects, and this means that a lot of lines are really well filled in!
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This happened on Sunday December 6, 2015. Two skiers left the ski area near Corona Bowl planning to ski the backside of Stevens Pass. They realized how unstable the snow was and decided to try to find a low-angled exit. The terrain is quite complicated in this zone and they ended up triggering an avalanche that fully buried one of the skiers. Fortunately she was dug up in time with no major injuries. Be careful out there! It's going to take a little while for things to settle out.