Mount Yotei, Japan Trip Report: Ski Touring to the Crater of an Active Volcano Near Niseko Report from March 2021 and written by the Explore-Share team. Mount Yotei is a stunning 6,227-foot (1,898m) active stratovolcano in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, near Niseko in Japan. This conical eye-catcher is also a top spot for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiing. Options include ski touring to the crater top and enjoying some great powder there, or even just finding great […] Guest Author | January 13, 2022 0 Comments
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Ebbett’s Pass, CA, Report: Good Skiing and a Worthwhile Adventure on Hiram Peak Report from December 4th, 2021, and written by Sarah Newsome with Blackbird Mountain Guides Objective: Hiram Peak North and Northeast Face via Highland Lakes Road When: December 4, 2021 Vertical: 1200 feet of skiable snow Snow Surfaces: Facets, Breakable Crust, Melt Freeze It’s rare to get to Mt Hiram with such ease in December. With Highland Lake Road open and mostly […] Trip Report Guest Author | December 8, 2021 1 Comment
Mount Shasta, CA, Report: December Spring Skiing in Trinity Chutes, Avalanche Gulch, and Upper Old Ski Bowl Report from 2nd and 3rd December and written by Blackbird Mountain Guides Where: Mount Shasta from Bunny Flat Trailhead When: December 2 & 3, 2021 What: Skied Trinity Chutes & Upper Ski Bowl Vertical: 6,000’ Day 1, 4,700’ Day 2 Snow Surface: Corn, and excellent quality The corn skiing on Mount Shasta over the two days was some of the […] Trip Report Guest Author | December 6, 2021 0 Comments
Hunting Pow | This is Where You’ll Find The Best Skiing in North America Right Now This article was written by Eric Lee O’Brien with Blackbird Mountain Guides on November 20, 2021 As the self-appointed Director of Snow Quality Assessment for Blackbird Mountain Guides, I ventured north to Canada searching for poutine, caesars, and pow. What did I find? All of the aforementioned Canadian specialties! Most importantly, I found what is very likely the best skiing […] Conditions Report Guest Author | November 22, 2021 0 Comments
South Lake Tahoe Backcountry Trip Report: Red Lake Peak – Lots of Dirt Walking, Variable Conditions, and Shallow Snowpack Report from November 15, 2021, and written by Mark Speicher with Blackbird Mountain Guides Fellow Blackbird Mountain Guide Sarah Newsome and I ventured up Red Lake Peak in the Carson Pass area in the South Lake Tahoe backcountry yesterday (2021-11-15). Based on the lack of tracks near the summit, it didn’t appear many people had been up there since the previous snow. […] Trip Report Guest Author | November 18, 2021 0 Comments
Avalanche Safety – Digging a Snow Pit | The 5 Ws of Snowpack Test Decision Making “Take a deck of cards – half are black, half are red; how much would you wager that the top card is red? That’s about risk. Here’s a deck of cards – at least one is black, at least one is red; how much would you wager that the top card is red? That’s about ambiguity.” – Robert M. Sapolsky, […] Avalanche Guest Author | November 12, 2021 3 Comments
Bariloche, Argentina Trip Report: Early Morning Ascent of Bariloche’s Highest Peak––Mount Tronador Bariloche report from late October 2021, and written by Pablo G. from the Explore-Share.com team Mount Tronador is the highest peak in the Bariloche area (Northern Patagonia), and it is considered the local “king” for its majestic shape and presence. An extinct stratovolcano, it boasts three main peaks and a whopping eight glaciers on all sides, which added to its […] Trip Report Guest Author | November 12, 2021 1 Comment
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