Skiing

At The End of the Road

At The End of the Road

“Only twenty people at a time,” says the tram operator, marking the first entry of coronavirus into my immediate world. It’s early March at Alyeska Resort. The pandemic has felt away from the United States, let alone Alaska, until now.

Considerable Avalanche Danger Dec. 9-10

Considerable Avalanche Danger Dec. 9-10

Advertisement 1:13 PM Friday, December 8th From Valdez Avalanche Center Avalanche danger is decreasing, but due to the huge storm, totals, large human-triggered avalanches are likely through the weekend.  All Backcountry riders headed to Thompson Pass should be prepared for rescue with beacons, probes and shovels (and airbag packs if […]