Africa

Skier Jillian Raymond Morocco, Africa

Of the six world continents that support Indigenous populations none is more elusive to skiers than Africa. Diverse cultures, vast deserts and vibrant wildlife are some of the more common topics of conversation for visitors wishing to visit the continent. Skiing, and snow in general is not. However, the continent of Africa is deep in… Continue reading Africa

Kullu Valley, Indian Himalaya

“Sorry Ms. Raymond”. She caught me again. I’m not very good at pretending to pay attention. I’m a teenager in geography class having the same daydreams I do everyday in winter: when is it gonna snow again, and what would it be like to make turns in the highest mountain range in the world? Read… Continue reading Kullu Valley, Indian Himalaya

Japan: The Deepest Trip Of Your Life

Hukuba, Japan

By Brennan Lagasse | March 5th, 2012 By now you‘ve probably heard about how much it snows in Japan. The edits keep coming in continuing to show off deep powder shots time and time again; but does it really snow that much?  The answer is yes, yes it does. Read the rest here

Skiing the 7 Continents

Ski Touring, Broken River Club Field, New Zealand

A Tahoe skier shares how he was able to leave tracks on each of the world’s seven continents Story and photos by Brennan Lagasse It started when I was two. Those first turns, or really that first pizza slide, down the flanks of Pico Mountain in Vermont. From then on I knew anytime there was… Continue reading Skiing the 7 Continents

NINE ARCTIC COULOIRS: A CHUTING GALLERY FROM 78° NORTH

Matt Reardon climbs on the First Ascent of the Lonely Heart Couloir, Svalbard, Norway

Last May, Ice Axe Expeditions traveled to the archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, just 600 miles below the North Pole. There, in one of the most far-off places in the world to ski, I co-guided two groups under 24 hours of continuous daylight, accessing terrain by sailboat and Zodiac. Along with skiing a remote corner of… Continue reading NINE ARCTIC COULOIRS: A CHUTING GALLERY FROM 78° NORTH

South America

This is part two of a two part series highlighting some of the best places to check out on a South American snow tour. If you somehow made it out of Las Lenas and are trying to get back to Santiago it only makes sense to hit up Portillo to check into Chile’s best-known ski… Continue reading South America

New Zealand

Words and photos by Brennan Lagasse. Even though Queenstown and Milford Sound couldn’t be more opposite of one another, they happen to be two of the most sought after destinations in all of New Zealand. Milford Sound is rural, undeveloped and pristine. Queenstown is home to arguably the most eclectic mix of adventure sports in… Continue reading New Zealand

Chamonix and La Grave, France

Rappelling into Couloir Poubelle via Les Grands Montets, Chamonix, France

When skiers travel across the world an immediate gamble is made as weather, snow quality, and overall snowpack dictate what they are able to get into. It matters not how competent they are, how much money they spent, or how seemingly accessible their objectives are. Any skier on any trip can get skunked or score depending on what Mother Nature… Continue reading Chamonix and La Grave, France