Backcountry

The Alpine mountain hut system was founded in the late 1800s to offer a uniform popular "shelter" while walking, climbing, mountaineering and skiing. Each country has its own Alpine Club (including the British Mountaineering Council of the…

Just one hour from Seattle is the Snoqualmie Pass, which is home to many ski areas and vast ski terrain. The ski tour at Pineapple Pass is a classic for the soil quality and the wonderful scenery. Starting from the Alpental ski area…