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March 15, 2020
Mammoth Closes
I am posting links to my twitter account if I find something I think is helpful. Marginal Revolution has been a good source for both news and analysis, so I recommend starting (more)
October 8, 2015
It Could Be Worse!
Some of you out there may at this point be wondering who is this Andy character and does he in fact ever do anything outdoorsy cause, you know, I'm not seeing a lot of action (more)
September 20, 2012
Andrew McLean Visits SoCal
Don't miss your chance to meet legendary ski mountaineer and Chuting Gallery author Andrew McLean, who will be speaking at Caltec in Pasadena next Thursday, September 27 at 7:30 (more)
July 3, 2012
Mammoth Lakes Declares Bankruptcy
Only days after Mammoth Mountain gave the axe to June Mountain, plunging the town of June Lake into crisis, Mammoth's hometown of Mammoth Lakes has now declared bankruptcy, (more)
June 22, 2012
No June?
It's just kind of hard to believe: Mammoth Mountain has abruptly announced they're closing June Mountain indefinitely for feasibility studies. Reading between the lines, this (more)
April 17, 2012
‘The Couloir to Nowhere’ on TV
I am so delighted to make this announcement: my documentary, The Couloir to Nowhere, is now available on television via The Ski Channel. That's right, you can now watch my (more)
February 3, 2012
SIA Preview: Rocker for the Ladies
As rocker technology continues to evolve, we find it moving well beyond powder-only skis. In fact, rocker (in one form or another) is appearing throughout ski makers' 2012-2013 (more)
October 22, 2011
C2N Goes to Graz
I am very pleased to announce that my short film, The Couloir to Nowhere, is an official selection of the 2011 Internationales Berg & Abenteuer Filmfestival in Graz, Austria. (more)
October 12, 2011
SMS Annual Potluck This Saturday
Yes it's time again for the storied Sierra Club Ski Mountaineer's Section Annual Potluck Dinner, this Saturday, October 15, at 5:30pm in La Canada. Trip planning for the (more)
December 26, 2009
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! We're wrapping up an eventful trip to Northern Arizona which had us briefly facing sleeping in our car in a blizzard (I-40 was (more)
June 30, 2009
It’s a Girl!!!
Our little girl is here! Roxanne and I are so happy to announce the birth of our daughter, who arrived a little early last night but safe and sound and very healthy. Mom and (more)
May 19, 2009
San Antonio Ski Hut Work Party
I've got to hand it to the folks who manage the San Antonio Ski Hut: not only have they rebranded work as fun, but they actually get you to pay them while you do it. Tom Sawyer (more)
March 18, 2009
Avalanche Rescue Course – Overview
Last Sunday I participated in a one-day avalanche rescue course offered by the Southern California National Ski Patrol. This course was specifically intended for rescue personnel (more)
August 7, 2008
Dept. of Propaganda: BPA Facts.org
Perhaps by now you've heard the radio spot on KFI AM 640: A concerned female voice warns consumers: 'Soon, many common everyday products could disappear from grocery store (more)
August 5, 2008
LA Climber Among K2 Survivors
On August 1, 2008, Hermosa Beach climber Nicholas Rice awoke after a freezing night at Camp IV and made his way to just below the "Bottleneck". Rice, 23, was attempting to climb (more)
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