A small group of us from Utah made our way out to Washington state again for another Pacific Northwest volcano. This time was to make a winter ascent of Mount St. Helens. Two from our group tried it last year at this same time but experienced a whiteout and had to turn back within a…
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Water Weight and Snowpack
I read UAC avalanche reports every day for the areas I like to play in. The intent to follow what is going on in our mountains for better decision making around safe winter recreation. Yesterday’s forecast referenced the natural avalanche on Little Water Peak and mentioned something I found very interesting. The analysis part of…
Avalanche Safety Myths Debunked
Nice reminder from Miss Adventure Pants of things we need to pay attention to as we begin this winter backcountry hiking season! MYTH #1: Avalanches aren’t a big problem in the Lower 48 MYTH #2: Avalanches aren’t a problem for hikers MYTH #3: Avalanche slopes are obvious MYTH #4: Staying off steep slopes will keep…