State Of The Backcountry

I am headed back to the Arctic Refuge this month, to what I and many others consider one of the last great wild places left on Earth. While I look forward to time with my Gwich’in friends in Arctic Village, ...

I wrote this piece to build a bridge. I sincerely hope a plan can be drafted and implemented that works for the greater backcountry community. From the RGJ: As a 16-year Tahoe local, I’ve always enjoyed catching up with people ...

Had the chance to speak with the Cooler Earth podcast team recently. We had an interesting check in on all things related to the Arctic Refuge. It’s worth the 20 minute listen, check it out here. In the meantime, I’m ...

Our pirate ship is anchored in the fjord with not another soul around. Yes I said pirate ship. The scene is so idyllic it barely seems real. The beach is covered in seaweed, and the strong scents of saltwater permeate ...

This piece was written for the late winter edition of Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal. You can find the issue in quality gear shops across the American West. Dark, snowy and slow. I inch my way down California Hwy 89 towards ...

I’m looking forward to Thursday night in Mammoth. Hope you can make it! The Annual Winter Adventure Series continues….up next is “A Night for the Arctic National Refuge,” Brennan Lagasse, Ski Mountaineer and Educator, Lake Tahoe CA. Join us Thursday, ...