Ski & Ride Archives - Cascade Mountain Ascents

Training For More Than Performance

by [cascademtnacnt](/content/author/cascademtnacnt/ "Posts by cascademtnacnt"/index.html) | May 20, 2026 | Alpine, Ski & Ride

Training for more than performance By Lyra Pierotti The word ‘Training’ has turned out to be more off-putting for many people than I could have imagined. Despite that, I’m calling this resource: Training for more than performance… or, what a thoughtful,...

Beginners Guide to Splitboarding

by [cascademtnacnt](/content/author/cascademtnacnt/ "Posts by cascademtnacnt"/index.html) | 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...

Backcountry Ski & Split Training

by [cascademtnacnt](/content/author/cascademtnacnt/ "Posts by cascademtnacnt"/index.html) | 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...

Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers

by [Phil Straub](/content/author/phil/ "Posts by Phil Straub"/index.html) | Dec 14, 2022 | Avalanche, Ski & Ride

Travel Techniques for Backcountry Skiers & Riders By: Phil Straub Backcountry skiing or riding is, in many ways, a team sport. Sure, you can go it alone out there, but most folks choose to venture into the mountains with partners. The reasons to ski with other...

Skinning Techniques for Backcountry Skiing

by [Phil Straub](/content/author/phil/ "Posts by Phil Straub"/index.html) | Dec 14, 2022 | Ski & Ride

Backcountry Skiing & Riding Skinning Techniques By: Phil Straub Skinning is the most efficient way to travel across wild snow in the backcountry. People have been putting skins on their planks for thousands of years. In the beginning they were made of actual seal...

Ski Crampons for Backcountry Skiing

by [Phil Straub](/content/author/phil/ "Posts by Phil Straub"/index.html) | Dec 10, 2022 | Ski & Ride

Ski Crampons for Backcountry Skiing and Riding By: Phil Straub Ski crampons for backcountry skiing help backcountry skiers and riders gain purchase on firm snow when skins alone don’t quite cut it. These light, little tools can turn a tedious icy ascent into a...