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Mitchell Milbauer

Mitch is an action and adventure photographer and writer. Find him with camera in hand on the skin track or on some singletrack. He is also a cold water surf enthusiast looking for waves in freezing landscapes. Find him at | mitchellmilbauer.com

The Winter of All Winters | The ’98-’99 Season at Mt. Baker, WA

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If you love snow, especially skiing or riding it, and have made looking at reports your morning ritual to go along with that nasty coffee habit—you may know about the large quantities that appear at Mt. Baker Ski Area most mornings. Especially during the 1998-1999 season, its 1,140″ snowfall was nothing short of legendary and recorded as a world record. […]

Mitchell Milbauer | June 9, 2022
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Mt Shasta Ski Park, CA Set to Open December 15

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If you’re a skier or rider, it’s probably tiring talking about whether this resort, or that ski area, or the one in Canada is going to open—or even if lifts will be spinning at your favorite hill. Well, for Californians or those curious about Mt. Shasta Ski Park, they’ve just announced it will re-open on December 15. “No Reservations will […]

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Mitchell Milbauer | November 30, 2020
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Microplastics Discovered on Mt. Everest

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When we head out into the backcountry, the ocean, the forest, or anywhere in the natural world we expect to experience nature in its purest form. On the contrary, we live in a world where nature is susceptible to a multitude of detrimental hazards—an example of this can be found near the summit of the great Mt. Everest. Microplastic — […]

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Mitchell Milbauer | November 25, 2020
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Search and Rescue During a Global Pandemic

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The reservation system has been set in stone at many major resorts across the United States. Both on the popular Epic Pass as well as the Ikon Pass, this is the reality. The latter pass only requires reservations at a handful of mountains such as Aspen Highlands, Crystal Mountain, and Big Sky. Due to the limited capacity, backcountry skiers and […]

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Mitchell Milbauer | November 25, 2020
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Ski Areas Near Chicago | Best Places to Ski if You Live in the Windy City

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When the state of Illinois comes up in conversation most of the time you’re talking about the famous ‘windy city’ and not the ski resorts surrounding the area. Although, believe it or not, you’re in driving distance to plenty of slopes if you’re willing to brave frigid temps and grapple with the small hills. Wilmot Mountain Resort Approximately 65 miles […]

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Mitchell Milbauer | November 20, 2020
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Four Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Socks You Need

If you find yourself on the skin track often, you probably know that when you’re in the backcountry the most minor inconveniences can really stunt the stoke of the day. One of those inconveniences tends to be found in equipment malfunctions or improper clothing for the tour. One specific thing that comes to mind is socks! Socks are so important […]

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Mitchell Milbauer | February 8, 2020
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High Altitude Pulmonary Edema | Know What it is and What to Do

According to the Mayo Clinic high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), not to be confused with pneumonia, is caused when the vessels in the lungs constrict, eventually making fluid leak to the lung tissues and into air sacs. Despite how uninviting and scary this sounds, especially to those who play or live in higher elevations it’s quite an important condition to […]

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Mitchell Milbauer | February 1, 2020
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