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The Case for Abundant Recreation

The Case for Abundant Recreation

Posted on May 4, 2025May 28, 2025 by kyle

With more people recreating in the mountains, we need to expand supply and create abundant recreation.

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Cheers to El Niño

Cheers to El Niño

Posted on June 19, 2024June 19, 2024 by kyle

Reflecting on a tough El Niño winter in the PNW and how it forced me to reevaluate what skiing means to me.

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Range of Anxiety

Range of Anxiety

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by kyle

A introspective look at my feelings of climate anxiety and how we can better deal with the anxiety of the modern world.

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Why Trail Runners All Believe They are "Middle of the Pack"

Why Trail Runners All Believe They are “Middle of the Pack”

Posted on November 6, 2023November 7, 2023 by kyle

An introspective look at how we view speed and value ourselves in the trail running community.

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Embracing the Shoulder Season

Embracing the Shoulder Season

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by kyle

Finally, the dark days of November have descended upon us. Outside, it is blowing and windy, with the constant patter of rain against…

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The Art of Saulius

The Art of Saulius

Posted on April 1, 2023April 4, 2023 by kyle

A deeper, analytical look at Saulius’s incredible work of art, dragging a tire from Seattle to the top of Mt. Si and back.

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Abundance vs Scarcity

Abundance vs Scarcity

Posted on February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 by kyle

An introspective look at how the mindsets of abundance and scarcity can impact communities, backcountry skiing, and our daily lives.

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Introducing the Cascade Backcountry Alliance

Introducing the Cascade Backcountry Alliance

Posted on December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 by kyle

Announcing the Cascade Backcountry Alliance, a non-profit advocacy group for backcountry skiers and snowshoers.

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An Admission of Defeat

An Admission of Defeat

Posted on May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 by kyle

Working through the disappointments and challenges faced during this personally tough 2022 ski season.

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Dirtbag Diaries Podcast Episode

Dirtbag Diaries Podcast Episode

Posted on January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 by kyle

A new Dirtbag Diaries episode tells my story of Sloan and creativity in the mountains.

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