May 06
Sometimes it pays to be cautious and sometimes it pays to take risks. This past weekend I was rewarded for both, which might seem like an oxymoron. Let me explain my logic. The payoff for caution was that by delaying the planned climb from Saturday to Sunday due to weather conditions we gained an almost …
Apr 20
A few weeks ago I was in a meeting at work that was focused on career development. One of the speakers made a comment that really got me thinking. To paraphrase his statement it went something like this; The most important thing that you can be doing is setting and meeting objectives. If you aren’t …
Apr 17
This trek was originally planned to be an ascent and ski/board descent of Mount Borah, but weather conditions on Borah had produced dangerous avalanche conditions. In spite of my reputation amongst friends and family as being somewhat of an adrenaline junkie, I’m not into trying to best Mother Nature. With this in mind, we abandoned …
Mar 17
Well, it has been a week since we got back from our annual “family” trek to Jackson Hole. I know I’m supposed to be enjoying this “spring” weather that we are having, but technically it IS still winter. Poor Bogus Basin is about out of snow, and I’m already having withdrawls at the prospective of …
Mar 12
After the failed attempt on Mount Moran a few weeks earlier, Aaron recommended that I “forget about the big peaks” for a time and focus on practicing on my uphill climbing technique. I took this advice seriously, and invested in better equipment. (My new Dynafit Manaslu skis and custom Dynafit Speed Skins are proving to …
Feb 20
Sometimes in life you get your butt kicked. This past weekend, (February 16th, 2013), was one of those times for me. I’ll be the first to admit that getting whipped isn’t fun, but if life wasn’t full of challenges and tough times, it wouldn’t be nearly as fulfilling. I love ski mountaineering for many reasons, …
Feb 10
Activity Type: Backcounty SkiingDate of trip : Feb 09, 2013 Trip Report: Skiing 3 OB Options in Same Day at Bogus Basin I haven’t been OB much at Bogus Basin this year, primarily due to lack of snow. Today I decided to hit 3 areas and do a little OB marathon here at Bogus. First …
Jan 21
Activity Type: Backcounty SkiingDate of trip: Jan 21, 2013 Mountain Range or Region:Boise National ForestState: ID Country: USA Skiers: Cody Feuz and Brad Nelson Total vertical gain: 3,200 ft. Total skiing vertical: 3,200 ft. Starting area: Mores Creek Summit on ID 21 General Description: I always love getting out in the backcountry and exploring new …
Jan 12
Bogus Basin’s first big powder day of 2013! The measurements said 10 inches over a 24 hour period, and there was more than that on the stuff we were skiing. This was about as good as it gets at Bogus! Well, the day didn’t start out so good, (ask me about the hike out of …
Jan 01
Just got back from a quick trip up to Bogus Basin for our New Year’s Day celebration. Along with yours truly the crew today was; my wife Ann, daughters Rachel and Valerie, and son-in-law Phil. We had a blast, loved the bright blue skies and even if the snow was sparse, we got in some …
Dec 25
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at Bogus Basin, Idaho. I did a solo trip on Christmas Eve and had great powder. It could have been better, but I slept in on a powder day – which is rare for me. Anyway, still had some decent shots in the Triangle and First Tracks in the Upper …
Dec 21
Opening day 2012-2013 season at Bogus Basin! I was on the third chair and we should have been on the first, but right before we were to go on the crowd got a little out-of-hand. The conditions were sparse, but we were skiing/riding and that is what counts. I missed my shot at a really …
Oct 23
OK, I know that it really isn’t ski season yet, BUT there was a great early season snow storm up at Bogus. So, I thought this would be a good opportunity to put together a video that showcases what Bogus has to offer. The soundtrack is from the most recent release by September Say Goodbye …
May 21
Activity Type: Ski Mountaineering Date of trip: May 19, 2012 Level of Difficulty: D12, estimate based on Lou Dawson’s rating system. Mountain Range or Region: Tetons State: WY Country: USA Skiers: Cody Feuz Guide: Aaron Dahill Total vertical gain: 5,153 ft. Total skiing vertical: 4,027 ft. Buck Mountain summit: 11,948 ft. (source-Google Earth) Equipment Used: …
Mar 21
Life is a journey and it’s the milestones along the way that make it really worthwhile. This past year, (October 2011), I just completed one of those little milestones. I have now skied for the last 12 consecutive months for the first time in my life! Now for some of you out there, this is …
Our weather forecast is from Wunderground for WordPress
