March 2017

The history and invention of snowskates are deeply rooted in the Inland Northwest. Many believe that a Stevens Pass local named Steve Frink came up with the concept for bideck snowskates in 1994. He was a skateboarder and his design was the closest thing you can get to skateboarding on snow. For those unfamiliar with […]

My four-legged friends have always been my best training partners for athletic pursuits. I have never had a dog bow out of a planned activity at the last minute due to bad weather or vague personal reasons, and on several occasions my dogs have prevented me from skipping a training day. Who can say no

As I close out my fortieth year on snow, I have come to some serious conclusions about this crazy sport we call skiing. First, my boots will never be comfortable. Like, ever. Second, I was wrong when I said I would never wear a helmet because, and I quote, “They are for people who fall