Weekend Travel Guide for Bend, Oregon Nestled in the heart of Central Oregon, Bend is a pretty special place (and that’s an understatement). With the mountains as a backdrop, the town offers year-round outdoor recreation, making it a popular tourist...
Mt. Hood Ski Mountaineering, Pearly Gates South Side Standing at 11,239 feet tall, Mt. Hood is the tallest mountain in Oregon. Mt. Hood is a majestic sight from Portland and the surrounding area – it’s prominence makes it a formidable peak in...
Women on the Edge: Interview with Jamye Chrisman If you don’t know Jamye Chrisman, you should. She’s one of those gals that you instantly want to be friends with and sit around the campfire with swapping life stories. I first met Jamye...
An accessible day hike 45 minutes from Seattle Hiking Mt. Si is often a recurring experience for many Seattleites – to say it’s a popular trail is an understatement. Located in North Bend, Washington, Mt. Si offers a moderate to strenuous day...
Popular sport and trad climbing routes at City of Rocks Climbing at the City of Rocks National Reserve is a magical experience. The landscape is covered with endless rock fields and features. It literally looks like a climber’s playground. Not...
Essential gear you need to stay safe in avalanche terrain No one wants to be caught in an avalanche. The best backcountry skiing is often in avalanche terrain so anyone who ventures into the backcountry should be prepared for the worst. For any...
Patagonia trucker hats are seriously my favorite. I’ve tried to sport other trucker hats from various brands (from well-known to custom creations), but always keep coming back to my beloved Patagonia Master Chief Trucker Hat. This month, I’ll...
Climbing + Fitness + Mental Toughness The new climbing season is almost upon us and we’re already planning our climbing objectives for the year. Our climbing objectives include a step up in adventure and difficulty, so it will be important to...
Backcountry skiing around Table Mountain, Herman Saddle & Artist Point If you’re a skier and you haven’t been to the backcountry around Mt. Baker, you need to go. It’s a playground for backcountry skiers and snowshoers. The views are...
A burly ski jacket for women that’s functional and stylish If I’m completely honest, what initially attracted me to the Flylow Billie Coat were the colors… Mainly, the purple (I’m a sucker for a good purple). However, once I...
Kristan is an outdoors gal who loves to spend her time skiing, trail running, and backpacking as much as possible. Kristan has backpacked the John Muir Trail, ice climbed in the North Cascades, and skied throughout North America. Kristan is AIARE 1 avalanche certified and an experienced alpine climber and mountaineer.
Kristan Bauer