All articles tagged as 'East Coast Ski Mountaineering'


SPAM #14: Carnival Ride
February 8th, 2011 | By:  Greg | 8 Comments


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With Part I of our Winter Carnival--the Unconventional Terrain Event--in the books, and Part II coming soon, here's a quick SPAM entry from the ski mountaineering descent Ben and I made. As detailed in the TR, as we approached the rap station, we had to cross a snowfield hanging above ... ...Read more


TR: The (Other) Winter Carnival — Part I
February 7th, 2011 | By:  Greg


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After last Wednesday’s storm, Ben and I happily noticed that a certain line high in a mountain pass of Vermont which we had had our eye on for several years was receiving copious wind loading, and might almost be ready to go. Tracing its way down off the ridge, from ... ...Read more


April is the New April
April 14th, 2010 | By:  Greg | 16 Comments


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Sorry Ben, but I had to do it :P While the valleys are enjoying a record breaking early start to spring and summer---and all the great activities that these seasons host--the mountains are reluctant to give up on winter. Great snow is still out there for the taking, and some ... ...Read more


TR: Circumnavigation of Adams IV (or: 8K Vert Day!)
April 6th, 2010 | By:  Greg


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In running this website and going on ski trips, it's tempting to continually try to outdo yourself. You might start to think that the next trip always needs to be bigger, better and more significant than the last. While the personal ambition to do more in the mountains is good ... ...Read more


TR: (Roadside) Katahdin Coolers?
March 21st, 2010 | By:  Greg


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As those of you who have been paying attention to the site recently (or who have been outside on the snow) are aware, northern New England has been enjoying an incredible "spring skiing preview." To enjoy the weather we planned to head out for that mighty (almost) mile-high mountain towering ... ...Read more

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