by cascademtnacnt | Dec 29, 2024 | Other
One of the most common questions we get at Cascade Mountain Ascents (CMA) is what is a cooperative? Closely followed by how is CMA’s business structure different from other guide services? In this post, we’ll answer both those questions by providing...
by cascademtnacnt | Aug 8, 2024 | Other
Snow Algae By Ellie Ryan Pink snow? Watermelon Snow? Snow Algae? Whatever you choose to call this microscopic organism, if you’ve spent time in the PNW alpine, you’ve likely stumbled across a bloom at one point or another. Snow algae blooms can be spotted throughout...
by cascademtnacnt | Jul 5, 2024 | Other
Chris Greyell Memorial Scholarship “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others.” THUCYDIDES The Chris Greyell Memorial Scholarship was established by Tyson geBauer, Chris’s friend and...
by cascademtnacnt | Jan 11, 2024 | Avalanche, Ski & Ride
Splitboarding: The Answer to All of Life’s Problems (Except Avalanches) By Michael Bartley What is splitboarding? As skiing and snowboarding are growing in popularity, ski areas all over North America are seeing an uptick in attendance, as well as surging costs...
by cascademtnacnt | Oct 8, 2023 | Ski & Ride
Backcountry Ski & Split Training By Elijah Christie and Zack McGill The best way to avoid injuries and continue backcountry skiing & riding (even as we age) is to train — plain and simple. Ideally, you should get yourself a coach for individualized...
