Archive for the 'Quick Update' Category


They Call Me “Sastrugi”
January 25th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 7 Comments


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Ben (aka Mr. Sastrugi) wishes it were still Saturday: Hang in there everyone...


Allen and Sam in India
January 13th, 2010 | By:  Sam | 4 Comments


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Just a quick update from Allen and Sam. We've made it to India and are waiting for our connecting plane to continue on to Gulmarg. So far everything has gone off without a hitch and we're looking forward to making some turns soon.


Blower and (then) Bluebird
January 5th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 4 Comments


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I just got back from an extended yurt trip somewhere in Utah (sorry, but I was sworn to secrecy... I swear!), and am back on the update parade. Over at the yurt it snowed almost non-stop with just the occasional break in the clouds to reveal the full-to-near-full moon, as ... ...Read more


My Apologies–I Digress
December 30th, 2009 | By:  Greg | 5 Comments


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Sorry to take your attention away from the main event, but the Wasatch delivered today. We couldn't get into anything too serious due to rapid snowfall rates and near zero visibility, but a little across-the-road-backcountry near Alta turned into face shot central. We headed up from the car just as ... ...Read more


Vermont Roadside Attractions
December 22nd, 2009 | By:  Greg | 1 Comment


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Why go to Little Cottonwood when the roadside attractions are pretty sweet right here in Vermont? Well... maybe there are a few reasons... like the more reliable snow and all. I'll be headed out that-a-way for a few weeks. Will update on the progress here on FIS. Meanwhile, Sam and Allen ... ...Read more

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