Belladventures: 2009

Welcome to Belladventures!

Hello Gals!!

Well, I can't believe that I have entered the blogosphere!! However, in this day, it seems that computers are how we stay connected. I started this project because I want to get the word out about the outings that I have been instigating. My goal with this blog is to bring women of all ages and skill levels together for fun and camaraderie.

I have worked in the guiding world since 1995, first climbed Rainier at 17 (I have since climbed 70+ times-lost count), and am one of very few females-heck, very few peoples... to attain AMGA ski mountaineering guide certification. I have also just been granted ACMG equivalency as a full ski guide in Canada-first ever! Well, this means that there is a LOT of powder in my future:)- and lots in yours if you choose to ski with me! I note these milestones here, not so much to toot my own horn, but to express my dedication to serious fun!

What have I learned from these miles in the field? I have learned that the mountains are incredible teachers (just when you think you are the queen of the world, you step on a banana peel!) I have learned that the best times in my life have stemmed from the camaraderie I have experienced in these settings. I have learned that my favorite people tend to be the ones I meet in the outdoors, and the relationships I cultivate there are some of the most meaningful.

Why not jump in? The outdoors are beautiful AND you get tons of fresh air and exercise- what could be better!

There just aren't that many all-girl trips out there and I must admit, well -the dynamic is different. The idea is to provide quality instruction and skill building- so you can confidently recreate with whomever you choose- male or female.

Stay tuned for a schedule of ski touring, rock climbing, yoga posing shenannigans.....

Hope you can join me! Ciao Bellas!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

just back from whistler

hello all!

Just passed my Canadian Avalanche Association Industry Training Program Level 2 forcasting course. It was really a great course with a complex snowpack this year!!

off to Christmas in Spokane with dad - then to Crystal mountain for some patrolling fun!!

We have five gals for the ptarmigan tours trip(purcells- boulder hut) jan 31- feb6. Need one more to make the trip run! www.ptarmigantours.com Join us!!!

ciao bellas!

anne

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

My latest ad campaign....

North Cascades Heli- "It Sucks"

Ten reasons why you would hate it:

1. It snows too much

2. There is no grooming.

3. Mazama is the coldest place in Washington so it always snows in the winter instead of raining like in Seattle. It is just way too dry!!

4. There is no speed control.

5. Helicopters are really loud.

6. It is kind of boring because you never see any other people in the backcountry.

7. On the east side it often clears off quickly after a dump. Blue sky and powder really don't go that well together...

8. You only get to ride with four other people because the heli is so small.

9. It is really hard to see with all that snow flying in your face.

10. It might be fabulous but at least its expensive!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

rogers pass

NRC Gully-

fabulous early season conditions at rogers pass! 2meters in the alpine!!

Friday, November 13, 2009

get the party started!

Powder at Rogers Pass yesterday! almost 2 meters in the alpine. Winter is here!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

rock climbing and yoga retreat

Here is a trip report from the rock climbing/yoga retreat in mazama this summer!!

http://www.ncmountainguides.com/permalink.asp?id=525#525

Hey all- for more photos from last seasons all girl heli assisted ski touring at nc heli, check out this link!!

http://www.heli-ski.com/blog/?paged=3