backcountry skiing Archives - Page 12 of 13

Jim Hill Ski Schwack

Posted on November 28, 2020December 2, 2020 by kyle

An early season foray to ski Jim Hill, complete with alder and death luging.

Sheep Lake Couloir

Posted on November 27, 2020December 1, 2020 by kyle

An easy day in the Crystal Backcountry skiing the classic Sheep Lake Couloir.

The Crystal Lite Tour

Posted on November 21, 2020November 23, 2020 by kyle

Skiing powder and steep couloirs on an incredible bluebird day in November in the Crystal Backcountry.

Vesper Peak, Sunset Couloir

Posted on June 4, 2020April 5, 2023 by kyle

Exploring terrain on Vesper Peak after work, skiing off into the sunset above the Sound.

Isolation Traverse in a Day

Posted on May 27, 2020May 29, 2025 by kyle

A huge single day push of the Isolation Traverse on skis. This traverse, gaining over 13k ft, cuts through the heart of the North Cascades, across glaciers, couloirs, and high mountain peaks.

The Silver Kangaroo Traverse

Posted on May 23, 2020April 5, 2023 by kyle

A creative ski traverse connecting high terrain between Big Kangaroo, Big Snagtooth, and Silver Star.

The Pearl Necklace Tour

Posted on May 10, 2020April 5, 2023 by kyle

A memorable four day ski loop circumnavigating Eldorado Peak in the North Cascades. Along the way, we slept in a fire lookout atop a peak, skied off multiple high peaks, and skied a steep line that’s only been skied a few times before.