And then it snowed. After 20+ days of high pressure, bluebird conditions in the Chugach, something was bound to give. At the end of our previous week the writing was on the wall. Although the storm wasn’t that big for AK standards, the 10-18” of new snow was a blessing for the last official week… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2014: XIV | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
It was another banner week for PNH Tour Camp. While everyone’s fired up that it’s finally snowing in the zone after almost three straight weeks of a proper Rex Block, the sunny skies have allowed for the exploration Jeff Dostie and I have been dreaming about since the program started. Read the rest here
With high pressure in place, Tour Camp continued to fire this past week in the Chugach. Under sunny skies with workable stability, fantastic skiing was found on almost every aspect. From the spines of “Dan O’s”, to mellow powder fields and the continued establishment of new runs, our little slice of AK continues to shine.… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2014: XII | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
It’s the beginning of spring and the 2014 Alaskan ski season is firing on all cylinders. In Cordova, the Points North Heli-Adventures Tour Camp is off and running having weathered just about every type of condition Mother Nature has to offer. We’ve had big winds, several large storms and several feet of new snow since the season… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2014: XI | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Stoked to have contributed to six great ski publications this winter wearing a few different hats: -Powder, Dec. 2012, Chugach, AK (Writer) -Backcountry Magazine, Jan. 2014, Hot Springs Ranch, Nevada (Athlete) -Frequency, 11.3, Chugach, AK (Points North Heli-Adventures Ski Guide; Photographer) -Freeskier, Dec. 2013, Norway, Svalbard (Ice Axe Expeditions Ski Guide) -Skiing Magazine, Dec. 2013, Chugach, AK (Points North Heli-Adventures Ski… Continue reading Winter 2013-2014 Ski Magazine Stoke with-Powder, Skiing, Backcountry Magazine, Freeskier, Ski Journal and Frequency
Heli-accessed backcountry touring burns more calories than flying laps and can cost half as much. We like the guided, all-inclusive week with Points North in Cordova, Alaska, Read the rest here
There’s no doubt that some of the best skiing and riding in the world is found in the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Whistler-Blackcomb is often the first ski resort folks think of when they’re considering a trip to ski in Canada, and for good reason. But if you’re not looking for a polished Intrawest… Continue reading Backcountry Skiing off the Beaten Path in Southern B.C., Canada
In May, 2013 I had the fortune to travel to one of the most mind blowing ski destinations on planet earth. The small archipelago known as Svalbard, Norway lies high above the Arctic Circle, just 600 miles south of the North Pole. As a co-guide for this intimate ski expedition myself along with guide Andrew… Continue reading Skiing the Arctic with Ice Axe Expeditions | A Photo Essay | Part III
