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Fasnacht 2016

Fasnacht is the pre-lenten burning of Old Man Winter. It occurs on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday and is likened to Mardi Gras, with its roots in the Swiss Winterfest, but with it’s own West Virginia flare.  When I first arrived in Helvetia 4 years ago, I felt like I’d just traveled back in time […]

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Alpine Club Reciprocity

ALPINE CLUB RECIPROCITY
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Instagram Takeover for AAC

I’m Feeling super stoked to be featured by one of the predominant climbing/outdoor organizations I follow (and proud member of). This week I got invited to takeover the American Alpine Club’s Instagram account. Today is day 4 of the Instagram takeover, and I’m searching for something fresh to post… I went cross country skiing last night […]

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Overlooking the Moon

Adventure, West Virginia, Moonlit XC Skiing at Coopers Rock, WV

Writing by Dylan Jones – Photos by Gabe DeWitt Surrounded by a mess of skis, poles, boots and bags, we piled into the Land Cruiser with high hopes. The moon was just starting to wane, but remained full enough to set the snowy forest ablaze with white brilliance. Like moths to the flame, we set out […]