Blogs

This is a collection of articles from the Valhalla Pure Outfitter’s community page site that pertain to Braille Mountain Initiative. These articles provide a rich tapestry of people’s experiences that are positively impacted by our programs among other stories.

Elizabeth (a 32-year old female), smiles for a photo on Escargot Glacier with a buff covering the lower half of her face, a 5-panel hat, and glacier sunglasses on. In the background is a steep rockface.

Fresh Tracks, New Vision: Skiing the Selkirks with Braille Mountain Initiative

By Elizabeth Long

May 2025

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Sighted guide Alex stands in her ski gear next to a visually impaired skiier. They appear to be having a conversation, with a vertical rock wall in the background behind them.

My Journey with Braille Mountain Initiative: Guiding Visually Impaired Adventure Seekers

by Alex Elkerton

September 2024

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Back of backcountry skier looking over snowy mountain peak

EMBRACING THE THRILL: A JOURNEY WITH BRAILLE MOUNTAIN INITIATIVE

by Chaz Misuraca

July 2023

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9 hikers resting on rocks in mountains in the summer season

5-Day Trek in The Rockies…Blind: Braille Mountain Initiative’s First Backcountry Hike

by Lisa Odland & Mark Bentz

January 2023

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Back of backcountry skier looking over snowy mountain peak

FROM PARALYMPIC GAMES TO BACKCOUNTRY SKIING: BRAILLE MOUNTAIN INITIATIVE PARTICIPANT DONOVAN TILDESLEY

By Donovan Tildesley

February 2022

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Back of backcountry skier looking over snowy mountain peak

MY LIFE-LONG LOVE OF SKIING: BRAILLE MOUNTAIN INITIATIVE PARTICIPANT

By Peter Quaiattini

January 2022

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Back of backcountry skier looking over snowy mountain peak

SNOW BLIND: HOW IT ALL STARTED

By Tyson Rettie

October 2022

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Back of backcountry skier looking over snowy mountain peak

WHAT IS BRAILLE MOUNTAIN INITIATIVE?

By Tyson Rettie

January 2022

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