Journalist inquiry re: new Snoqualmie guidebook

Hey --

I'm a journalist writing a piece for Backcountry Magazine about Matt Schoenfeld's new guide to Snoqualmie Pass, just published by Off Piste Ski Atlas: offpisteskiatlas.com/product/snoqualmie-pass/

If you would like to weigh in for my article, please get in touch -- PM me or email: gregory DOT scruggs AT gmail. My deadline is Wednesday March 1. I will only consider using a quote from you if you give your full name.

Some questions to consider:

-Are you concerned that a new guidebook will increase skier traffic in Snoqualmie Pass and if so what are your main concerns? (Less untracked pow, limited parking, overuse of wilderness, backcountry safety esp higher avy risk)
-How important were previous guidebooks in your own discovery of the Snoqualmie Pass backcountry?
-If you have seen Schoenfeld's book, do you think he has taken a balanced approach and held back from sharing certain secret stashes?

Thanks in advance. Last year TAYers were an invaluable resource for some reporting I did on Mt Rainier winter access: backcountrymagazine.com/stories/the-price-ofparadise/

Hey --

I'm a journalist writing a piece for Backcountry Magazine about Matt Schoenfeld's new guide to Snoqualmie Pass, just published by Off Piste Ski Atlas: offpisteskiatlas.com/product/snoqualmie-pass/

If you would like to weigh in for my article, please get in touch -- PM me or email: gregory DOT scruggs AT gmail. My deadline is Wednesday March 1. I will only consider using a quote from you if you give your full name.

Some questions to consider:

-Are you concerned that a new guidebook will increase skier traffic in Snoqualmie Pass and if so what are your main concerns? (Less untracked pow, limited parking, overuse of wilderness, backcountry safety esp higher avy risk)
-How important were previous guidebooks in your own discovery of the Snoqualmie Pass backcountry?
-If you have seen Schoenfeld's book, do you think he has taken a balanced approach and held back from sharing certain secret stashes?

Thanks in advance. Last year TAYers were an invaluable resource for some reporting I did on Mt Rainier winter access: backcountrymagazine.com/stories/the-price-ofparadise/

Matt Schonwald

Matt Schonwald

Indeed. Tapped out quickly on a smartphone yesterday morning before losing service on the way to Paradise. Will make sure it's correct in the article of course! Apologies to Matt if he's reading.

Journalists know the name and spelling of their subject.   Get it together!
Backcountry, I stopped my subscription due to boredom of reading the usual drivel.

No kidding. How about taking the time to write a proper post, not one done quickly.

Tell the tourons that the Source Lake Dog Park Trail is the shit and to learn how to park.

meh...

Covered extensively by Martin in this book over 15 years ago.

www.amazon.com/Backcountry-Skiing-Snoqua...Guides/dp/0762710667

The Pass is (and has been) an obvious and easy target for Puget Sound BC skiers regardless of this or other guide books on the market, there aren't any secrets.