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Zeb Blais

Musilac Mont-Blanc: Most insane mountain music festival ever?

Last light on the Aguille du Midi above the Musilac stage. Photo: Zeb Blais.

Final rays of light hit the Aguille du Midi above the Musilac stage. Photo: Zeb Blais.   Chamonix just hosted what is possibly the world’s most eclectic music festival. The three day festival started Thursday and drew 40,000 people from across globe. The all ages crowd danced, sang, laughed and rocked out to the weirdest collection of bands that have […]

Zeb Blais | April 23, 2018
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How To Trek to Everest Base Camp:

editor’s note:  Zeb Blais wrote this post for his guide company Alpine Mountain Works.  Please check out his site feel free to email him any questions here:  info@alpinemountainworks.com *** The Himalaya is an intimidating mountain range.  Steep, jagged rock, huge glaciers, and extreme altitudes are thrust in your face as soon as you enter the Nepal.  I had been trying […]

Zeb Blais | October 19, 2015
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How to Climb a Mountain in a Single Push: Mt. Baker, WA

A team of climbers ascending the Coleman-Deming Route on Mount Baker. photo: Zeb Blais.

Climbing a mountain in a single push has strong pros and cons. It can be very rewarding to be able to pick off a peak in a number of hours instead of a number of days. The flip side is that it is harder for most people and requires much better movement skills on the terrain. Below are a few thoughts on single push climbing that will help you figure out if you’d like to give it a shot. Speed is a […]

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Zeb Blais | September 1, 2015
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What It’s Like to Climb the Kautz Route on Mt. Rainier, WA

Kautz route, Mt. Rainier.

The Kautz isn’t your standard mountaineering route. Especially on a low snow year like this. Early season the Kautz can be a walk up with snow covering the steepest part of the route. Sooner or later, this snow melts out and reveals the toughest part of the climb, the Ice Chute. When the chute is fully melted out, multiple pitches of alpine ice climbing are exposed and the Kautz becomes more difficult and more exciting to climb.

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Zeb Blais | August 5, 2015
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Backcountry Skiing Argentina: Steak, Wine, & Snow

Argentina is AWESOME. Where else can you get a day of skiing, a five star steak dinner, some of the world’s best Malbec, and lodging at a backcountry hut all for less than you’d pay for a lift ticket in the US? If there is anywhere other than Argentina, I need to know immediately. As far as I can tell, backcountry skiing Argentina is the answer. Food, wine, and culture are just the icing on the cake. […]

Zeb Blais | February 7, 2014
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Off-Season Training Tips: How to Train “Funner” Not Harder

Single track- can’t beat it for fun or fitness! Photo: Dave Silver Photography. (editor’s note:  Check out Zeb’s guide company blog and website for more details, especially if you’re interested in skiing or climbing Rainier or Shasta or Antarctica or anywhere really:  Alpine Mountain Works.  Zeb is currently guiding Mt. McKinley in Alaska) I’m no fitness expert, but I’ve put in […]

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Zeb Blais | June 27, 2013
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MTB Trip Report: Downieville & Graeagle, CA

(editor’s note:  Check out Zeb’s guide company blog and website for more details, especially if you’re interested in skiing Portillo, Chile or Antarctica or anywhere really:  Alpine Mountain Works) This is the beta from our XC ride in Graeagle followed by a downhill lap at Downieville. XC Ride: Graeagle Ride: Mills Peak XC Out-and-Back Vertical: 2800’ total gain + 500’ up and […]

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Zeb Blais | June 5, 2013
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Mt. Shasta, CA Conditions Report: The East Side’s Brewer Creek Delivers Yesterday

(editor’s note:  Check out Zeb’s guide company blog and website for more details, especially if you’re interested in skiing Portillo, Chile or Antarctica or anywhere really:  Alpine Mountain Works) What’s your excuse for not getting up to Shasta to rip the best turns going?  The entire East Side of Mount Shasta is buttery smooth with the only exception being sun […]

Zeb Blais | June 3, 2013
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