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February 5, 2010
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Though snow conditions were tough, Dana and I still had a great Introduction to winter mountaineering course this last weekend. Day one consisted of Dana slaying […]
February 2, 2010
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This last weekend’s Level 1 AIARE avalanche course was a huge success. The recent storm that rocked Southwest Colorado and the San Juan Mountains left us […]
January 16, 2010
Published by nate at January 16, 2010
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Last week, Ari and Alex joined us for a 3 day blast of ice climbing in Silverton and Ouray. On the first day of our trip, […]
January 14, 2010
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Last weekend’s Level 1 Avalanche course was a huge success. We had numerous folks from around the four corners come for three days of avalanche education. […]
January 14, 2010
Published by nate at January 14, 2010
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The Southwest Adventure Guides ski posse had a great time exploring the skiing conditions in the alpine. This was organized as an intentional opportunity to share […]
January 5, 2010
Published by nate at January 5, 2010
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Last week’s AIARE Level 1 Avalanche course was a huge success. Four motivated individuals came out mid-week to improve their avalanche knowledge and skills. There was […]
January 4, 2010
Published by nate at January 4, 2010
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The end of the year brought snow, cold, and another successful winter mountaineering course in the beautiful San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Six aspiring mountaineers from […]
December 23, 2009
Published by nate at December 23, 2009
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A spell of high pressure in December means it’s time to get high in the back country. Mark U. and I warmed up on the East […]
December 23, 2009
Published by nate at December 23, 2009
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December has been a great month for snow, especially in the Southern San Juans between Coal Bank and Red Mountain Passes. More great news for ski […]
December 22, 2009
Published by nate at December 22, 2009
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On Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st, SWAG guide Gary Falk led one of our past Level 1 Avalanche Course particpants, and veteran of the […]
December 20, 2009
Published by nate at December 20, 2009
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Last week we conducted our first SWAG Ski Guide Training for all of our Backcountry Ski Guides here in the San Juans. We will conduct an […]
December 19, 2009
Published by nate at December 19, 2009
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Last week Ari and I continued the ice climbing progression we began working on last season. At the end of last year, I had given him […]