Last weekend I was debating where to go for my next snowshoe outing. It was snowing in the mountains and the conditions were guaranteed to be amazing! For a long time now I was drawn to Cypress Mountain in British Columbia. Every time I drove to Whistler, I would pass the road sign for …
Alaska had unseasonably warm weather in January with temperatures in the mid 50’s for several weeks and raining making for icy conditions which are not ideal for the winter enthusiast. With the old snow gone and no new snow falling for what seemed forever, people became depressed, demoralized and moody. I am speaking for myself …
It was 7 degrees Fahrenheit when I arrived at the Nordic Center at Steven’s Pass. The air was crisp and I was happy we had tons of work to do to set up the stage for the 2014 Tubbs Romp to Stomp as it would keep us warm. I was excited to meet the Tubbs …
Not an ordinary Valentine’s Day, trekking off into the frozen backcountry, leaving my special someone at home with a heartfelt card and promises to be fulfilled post trip. Admittedly it was error on my part in planning last November and one that is not likely to be repeated again anytime soon. We absolutely hit the …
Thankfully the white stuff has been coming down by the bucket loads in the last few days. Initially, the snowpack was pretty unstable and avalanche warnings were high. The good news is everything around here has bonded nicely, so the mountain playgrounds are open once again! On Saturday mornings, Dorian runs a ladies only clinic. …
Our family is committed to the fight against breast cancer. It began about 10 years ago when a dear friend was diagnosed. Then another. Then a cousin. Amazingly, we’ve never lost anyone. I credit the incredible advances in awareness, early detection, and improved treatment. So does the American Cancer Society. Deaths from breast cancer have …
One of the most common questions we are asked is, “What are the differences between a traditional snowshoe and a FLEX snowshoe?” We’d love to answer that: Tubbs Snowshoes manufactures two constructions of snowshoes with similar benefits; traditional aluminum framed snowshoes, and FLEX series’ composite snowshoes. Both types of snowshoes provide top-quality benefits, while using …
