Field Notes

The Found Gift of Night Powder

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We’re off this week, our usual winter break spent with a combination of adventuring, relaxing, working when we should be relaxing, all of it over much too fast. Please enjoy this little dip into the archives as we recharge for 2023. – Ed. I woke up this morning, in this the first month of summer, … Read more

9 Ways to Lower Your Travel Anxiety

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I usually don’t write non-humorous lists, but I traveled a lot last year and early in this year, too, so it’s on my mind. Last year, I was on 40-plus flights and on 50-plus trains, and driven 10 rental cars a few thousand miles. I am still sane, however, so I thought I’d share a … Read more

Nightime Powder and a Tribute to Dad

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Black Diamond Athlete Antte Lauhamma’s father talked often about a moon phase in Lapland that was so bright and clear, you could ski in the smallest hours of night. So, naturally, Lauhamma must ski during such a moon.

Sometimes the Hard Part Is Actually the Fun Part

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All too often I’m accused of painting a slightly-too-rosy picture of the trips I’ve done. People tell me that I underestimate the amount of hike-a-bike or other foot slogging when bikes were supposed to be ridden. They tell me I under exaggerate times and distances. They accuse me of doing these things deliberately, in an … Read more

80-Year-Old Climber Kris Machnick Reminds Us It’s Never Too Late

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Kris Machnick is not going to let a little thing like a birthday stand in the way of her goals. She celebrated her most recent lap around the sun by training hard at Pacific Edge Climbing Gym in Santa Cruz, California, an integral part of her preparation—which also includes CrossFit, weightlifting, aerobic activity, and endurance … Read more