News and stories from the snowy mountains
News and stories from the snowy mountains
Whiteout Safety: How to Navigate When the Mountain Disappears

A whiteout strips away depth, contrast and the shape of the ground under your feet. Route choice, compass work and group discipline keep a blind descent from turning serious.

Why Mountain Weather Changes Faster Than the Forecast

A regional forecast cannot see every ridge, col, and aspect. Here is how terrain, wind, clouds, and elevation create local mountain weather that...