The Journal

Decision Making in the Backcountry

Decision Making in the Backcountry

This is a guest post from Nic Hall from Bend, OR. A passionate outdoorsmen, backcountry skier, and medical professional. Nic is currently a faculty member at the School of Medicine OHSU with a research focus on decision...
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The Oregon Skiers Bucket List

The Oregon Skiers Bucket List

Anyone who’s spent any time skiing in Oregon knows the state has no shortage of great skiing. There’s really something for everyone there, from nearly year-round skiing on Mount Hood, to the playful terrain of...
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Avalanche burial lessons

Lessons Learned from Nick McNutt's 2020 Near-death Avalanche Burial

Photo by Zoya Lynch. Nick McNutt is a pretty big name in the ski game, but if you aren't familiar then allow us to give you the quick and dirty intro: Nick hails from the mountain...
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Everyone Should Hire a Backcountry Ski Guide

Everyone Should Hire a Backcountry Ski Guide

We love backcountry skiing with guides. We learned long ago that with the right guide, you can find more pow with less stress. We asked our friend and TREW ambassador/guide here in the PNW, Shane Robinson,...
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What is Backcountry Skiing?

What is Backcountry Skiing?

Backcountry skiing (and snowboarding) is skiing outside of the boundaries of a resort. This could mean accessing the backcountry from the bounds of a resort through an access-point or gate; but, more often, backcountry skiing...
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