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 skiing beyond the boundaries. A shovel, beacon, and probe are [...]
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
The Guides Corner: Tips, Tricks, Trip Reports, Gear Reviews, and Mountaineering Ramblings from Rich Meyer Alpine Guide.
Maybe the most asked question from my clients, and almost always the first, is: “what should I wear?”
Whether it’s a day
The Guides Corner: Tips, Tricks, Trip Reports, Gear Reviews, and Mountaineering Ramblings from Rich Meyer Alpine Guide.
Everyone who has spent time in the backcountry at one time or another has probably heard of the 10 Essentials List, a list
