I can’t call this post "Closing Time"…

because that’s what I called my blog about closing weekend at Mt. Cain last year!  Its a little tough though, because whenever I think about the end of the season at Mt. Cain, and the last weekend, the song “Closing Time” by Semisonic plays in...

Mount Washington?

So, let’s start out with the fact that the title of this blog is not an April Fool’s joke.  I did, in all seriousness, spend an entire weekend at Mount Washington.  Really.  No fooling.  I even did some touring in the back country right...

Six Days of Cain

(Note:  This is from earlier in the year and I was going to submit it to some magazines. To be honest, I don’t have the time or energy, and I think I would rather share it with you all for free than make it so you would have to pay to read it.  Enjoy!)...

1, 1 mountain…2, 2 mountains! Ah ha ha ha ha!!!

Yes, the title of this post should be read in the voice of the Count from Sesame Street.  Yes, I have indeed skied two mountains in the last three days.  Yes, I am tired, yet stoked! No, I did not get caught in, see, be around or hear of any avalanche...

Cole’s Notes – Episode 1

This is a new feature here at citizenclass.  My incredible six year old, Cole, is going to tell us about his weekend.  Expect to hear from Cole 3-4 times per year with regular instalments of “Cole’s Notes”! Well, when I was going up the...

Near Death Experiences

It started out like any good powder day.  Fresh snow, good friends, strong legs. While the avalanche bulletin rated the risk as “considerable”, things felt stable and the powder beckoned.  There were about 10 or so people in the circle I was...