## Women’s Mountain Mentorship  
by [cascademtnacnt](/content/author/cascademtnacnt/index.html) | Jan 13, 2026 | [Alpine](/content/category/alpine/index.html)

BY: Katie Griffith  
Why is Mentorship Important in Climbing?  
Have you ever been told to just “go find a mentor” to teach you how to climb? We know we have. For decades, climbing know-how has been passed down through informal, long-term relationships. Mentors are...

## Snow Algae  
by [cascademtnacnt](/content/author/cascademtnacnt/index.html) | Aug 8, 2024 | [Other](/content/category/other/index.html)

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...

## How to Pack for Mountaineering  
by [Zack McGill](/content/author/mcgill/index.html) | Apr 24, 2023 | [Alpine](/content/category/alpine/index.html)

How to Pack a Pack for Multi-Day Mountaineering Objectives  
By: Zack McGill  
Learning how to pack for multi-day mountaineering objectives can seem daunting at first, but have no fear! This resource walks you through a simple pack packing system to ensure you are dialed...