State of the Backcountry 2016: Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra

The end of February is near, and with well over 300” of snow having fallen across the Sierra Nevada, the state of the Tahoe and Eastern Sierra backcountry is as good as it’s been in five years.Granted, February has been mostly warm, sunny and dry. A few inches to start the month and one solid… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2016: Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra

Checking In With Honey Stinger| From Antarctica to Alaska

Popping some Cherry Cola Chews, I take a moment to fuel up and survey the scene. Icebergs, penguins and a frozen landscape encompass my total vantage. The scenery is as wild as it gets. It’s mid November, and there’s no better way to kick off the ski season than an expedition to Antarctica. It became… Continue reading Checking In With Honey Stinger| From Antarctica to Alaska

State of the Backcountry 2016: Tahoe and Nevada

After a fall filled with hype, I’m starting to believe. Since the last Unofficial Networks State of the Backcountry report the greater Tahoe area has been going off! Pow day after pow day has blurred memories of four straight drought years and put a major spotlight on El Nino. In fact, the snowy January we… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2016: Tahoe and Nevada

Winter Returns | Adventure Sports Journal

Cover of the Feb/Mar 2016 Issue of the Adventure Sports Journal

I’m honored to be on the cover of the new Adventure Sports Journal along with a piece that’s full of stoke and some great photos I’ve shot capturing the return of winter to Tahoe! From the article: “I’m going to ski this super cautiously, island of safety to island of safety. Copy?” “Yes. I have eyes… Continue reading Winter Returns | Adventure Sports Journal

A Backcountry Home in the Chugach | Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal

I’m super excited to share my writing and photography to support this piece on the history of PNH Tour Camp. This issue also highlights another trip I guide in Greenland for Ice Axe Expeditions, with photography by Keoki Flagg. It’s a privilege to work as an athlete for such an amazing photographer, and you’ll see and… Continue reading A Backcountry Home in the Chugach | Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal

Ski with Me in 2016: Himalayas, Alaska, Greenland, Kamchatka, Antarctica and Beyond!!

It’s a New Year and in 2016 I have the great fortune to offer ski guiding services with some of the best outfits out there, to some of the most unique places to ski and ride in the world. If you’re interested in any of these locales please be in touch. I hope to share… Continue reading Ski with Me in 2016: Himalayas, Alaska, Greenland, Kamchatka, Antarctica and Beyond!!

Grønland, Asavakkit! | Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal

Check out this months issue of Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal for a fabulous piece about skiing with our Ice Axe Expeditions crew in Sisimiut, Greenland. Editor Paul Oelerich does a fabulous job recounting our trip, an adventure that remains one of my most favorite yearly adventures to guide. We have open spots for our trip… Continue reading Grønland, Asavakkit! | Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal

State of the Backcountry 2015-2016: Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra

The last Unofficial Networks State of the Backcountry report for 2015: As the last fat flakes of 2015 fall across the Sierra, the state of the Tahoe backcountry is fantastic. November offered a solid start. Close to five feet fell across high elevations setting the stage for a December to remember. Truth be told, even though… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015-2016: Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra