Feathered Friends Blog

A trip report from AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide Jediah Porter. Jed Porter skiing perfect pow above the clouds on Alaska’s Mount Sanford. 1000 feet done, 10000 more to go! Photo: Meagan Buck Porter Human adventures are like caribou antlers; born soft...

Planning for Mount Rainier isn’t just about gear, food, people, and conditions; we also have to think about permits. Summertime within Mt. Rainier National Park is truly stunning – from lowland forested trails to the massively glaciated alpine – it...

A trip report by Mark Pugliese on climbing in the Central Alaska Range. As the plane banked my heart started racing and I thought “This is where the big stuff goes down.” We were flying into the East Fork of...

Behind the work of Artist and Alpinist Nikki Frumkin. This week our Seattle store just got even cooler with the addition of an art installation showcasing the work of local artist, Nikki Frumkin. We are hosting a little reception tonight...

Thinking about climbing Mount Rainier this summer season? Here are a few lessons learned the hard way. Text and images by Claire Giordano. Every summit bid is different, even on the same route. Each time we venture into the mountains...