A ski descent of Washington State’s Mt. Oympus is not a typical ski tour. Tallying 40+ miles, it’s more accurately a rainforest slog with glacier ski bonus.

Spring backcountry skiing on Mt. Adams: the north face of the Northwest Ridge (NFNWR) and Lava Glacier Headwall.

Backcountry skiing on the Park Headwall of Mt. Baker’s Boulder Glacier: steep, exciting and beautiful spring skiing.

Springtime fun at the Kokanee hut, ski touring Crazy Mary and KGR couloirs and more excellent skiing.

Backcountry skiing on Mt. Daniel in the Cascade mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

Ski touring and travel in New Zealand, glaciers and big mountains make for an exciting visit to the huts and more.