So it’s your turn to watch the kids this weekend. #$%&! Or you just never got motivated when your wife said she was going to organize a ski trip to Shasta. Or maybe you’re just not that fit, and your backcountry skills aren’t up to speed. Whatever the case, the girls trip is a [...]

It would be an understatement to say its been a rough winter here in California. However, we have had our moments, and enough snow to get some good days in. Furthermore, it is now snowing, A LOT. All over Nor Cal! So, don’t even think about ha

Believe it or not, we’re talking about backcountry ski gear. Specifically, avalanche safety gear. With hundreds of products on the market these days it’s hard to know what it all does, and just what it is that you really need when you’re skii

When it comes to mountain bike ride in Tahoe, or the summer day hike on Mt. Tam, the Camelbak or “hydration system” is a no brainer.  It’s simple, convenient, and a great way to stay hydrated while on the go. However, when it comes to the mul

Just back from leading a ski trip on Mt. Shasta. Conditions are looking very good and it’s safe to say the spring climbing and skiing season has begun. Record snowfall this winter has left a sizable snowpack on 14,172 ft Mt. Shasta. Keep an eye on

Every season the question is asked. “What do you carry in your ski pack?” Here, again, the answer is: “It depends.” Winter conditions? Spring conditions? Doing a single day or multi day mission? Steep skiing or mellow corn harvesting?  Doing a

It’s April and the High Sierra is ripe for skiing.

Time for alpine-starts and amazing ski descents all along the East Side of the Sierra. Thousands of ski options can be found from Bridgeport to Lone Pine, all along hwy 395. Short tours, long tou

My AT boot of choice this season is the Black Diamond Quadrant. After spending about 30 days in them so far this season I feel like I can give them a fair assessment.

I believe it’s fair to say I’ve skied them in just about every condition (i

It’s a NOLS term, and if you have spent any time with The National Outdoor Leadership School you have probably heard it more than once. Although it was created to make students a bit more civilized during Month-long expeditions, there are some less

The Guide’s Corner: Tips, Tricks, Trip Reports, Gear Reviews, and Mountaineering Ramblings from Rich Meyer Alpine Guide.

Greg Hill recently accomplished an astonishing goal: he climbed 2 million vertical feet in a single year. Here are a few r