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. …
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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 …
Monthly Update: Angela Travels and Skis in January 2018
It’s ski season! I’m fully refreshed after the holiday season and heading back east to visit family. I’ve been quiet the last month after hurting …
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 …
7 Months in London and My 2017 Travel Highlights
This may be my biggest travel year to date thanks to a move to London that allowed Europe to be a budget airfare away. I …
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Pacific Northwest
A Guide to Climbing Washington’s Glacier Peak Volcano
I get anxious before a hard climb. Glacier Peak was not an exception; the nightmares and dreaming started on Tuesday night. It was way too early …
Trip Report: Hiking Mount Townsend via Dirty Face Ridge
The Olympic Peninsula is one of my favorite weekend getaways from Seattle, and I enjoy its many options while looking for new adventures. With most of …
Trip Report: Backcountry Skiing Ingalls Basin
The resorts are closed, so the only alternative is to pack up the touring skis and head to the backcountry. After finding Turns All Year …
Featured Destination
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 London and I keep going back to similar things …
Trip Reports
Scrambling and Glaciers: How to Climb Mount Shuksan’s Fisher Chimneys Route
It was several years ago. I did a winter trip to Artist Point with the Washington Alpine Club for a backcountry skiing course. I was …
Bike to Hike: an Overnight Trip to Three Fingers Lookout
The concept of sleeping on top of a mountain in a lookout tower somehow convinced me to ride a bike 10 miles up a washed …
Scrambling up Mount Washington on the Huntington Ravine Trail
I wasn’t sure hiking the Huntington Ravine trail today was going to happen but knew I’d regret it if I didn’t try. During my hike …