Scotland: Hiking the Carn Mor Dearg Arete Loop on Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is the highest point in the United Kingdom and is reason enough to want to hike to the top. Even in the summer …
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Angela Travels | February 2018 Newsletter
On the road again… It’s hard working from home. There, I said it. The rain continues in Seattle, and I’m known to hunker down this …
4 Resorts: A Western Ski Road Trip with the M.A.X. Pass
40 hours of driving, 2,500 miles, 12 days, 7 Harry Potter movies, 4 resorts, 8 ski days, 148.8k vertical feet I like to try out …
Why I’m Not a Fan of Alterra’s Ikon Pass
As an owner of the ‘17/’18 M.A.X. Pass, I heard many people talking about a new Ikon Pass and guessing what resorts will be included. …
Outxe Powered: A Week of Navigating on a Backcountry Ski Trip
I’m always afraid to use my smartphone to take pictures, video, or track when I’m without electricity for days. Maybe because I’ve never had a …
How to Pass an Indoor Climbing Gym Belay Test
Having some extra time on my hands, I’ve been meeting up with a few friends at indoor climbing gyms that have asked me to teach …
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Pacific Northwest
PNW El Niño: I’m Not Ready to Say Goodbye to Winter
Why do we associate snow with winter? I’ve been in the snow more times this spring than I can count on one hand. However, I’m …
From a Novice Hiker to a Skier: Climbing Mt. St. Helens
Was there reason to be terrified? I attempted Mt. St. Helens two months after moving to Washington. After sitting on the couch unemployed, I was …
Trip Report: Backcountry Skiing Idaho’s Lookout Pass
Off to celebrate the New Year with friends living in Big Sky, Montana, Lookout Pass was a perfect stop to get out and stretch the …
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London
A Guided Tour: Palace of Westminster and Houses of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster is my favorite building in London, and I always recommend it to my friends and family as a must-see. Elizabeth Tower …
London’s Mail Rail Ride at The Postal Museum
It was way ahead of its time, a solution to transport mail more efficiently away from the horses and the street traffic. Opening in 1927 …
2 Days in London: An Aggressive Sightseeing Itinerary
London is a large city with museums, history, and pubs. I’ve had a few friends visit and I keep going back to similar things to …
Trip Reports
A Spring Guide to Backcountry Skiing Mount St. Helens
Washington volcanoes are an objective many mountaineers and skiers seek early spring and into the summer months. Mount St. Helens ranks in as the fifth …
Scotland: Hiking the Carn Mor Dearg Arete Loop on Ben Nevis
Ben Nevis is the highest point in the United Kingdom and is reason enough to want to hike to the top. Even in the summer …
Backcountry Skiing the Vallée Blanche in Chamonix
The jagged, raw edges of the Alps have called to my mountain heart for years. Moving to London in March of 2017, I knew I …