It’s been a wet May in the Sierra, and even though winter left a lot to be desired in California, it’s a testament to the local backcountry community for continuing to make the most of it. If you’re a Sierra snowslider, you know as well as I do that it’s been four consecutive years of… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015: XIII| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
This winter Jeff, Wes and I had the fortune to welcome Warren Miller Ent. to PNH Tour Camp. The crew stayed with us for two weeks. We weathered some extreme cold, got stormed on, and shared more than a few exceptional runs. The photo here is of the “Filthy Spines”, taken by athlete Kaylin Richardson… Continue reading Behind the Scenes: Cordova, AK for #66 | Warren Miller Ent.
From the land of the midnight sun, to the polar powder of the Arctic, this State of the Backcountryreport comes to you from Sisimiut, Greenland. Sisimiut is a special place home to just under 6,000 residents. It has been inhabited for more than 4,000 years and is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Greenland.… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015: XII| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Sisimiut, Greenland harbors some of the most incredible backcountry skiing potential in the world. After a reconnaissance trip last spring, this year I was fortunate to come back to this special ski center to guide for Ice Axe Expeditions. Overall, we had an amazing trip, but no one was anticipating just how memorable our last… Continue reading A Storm Report in 5 Photos | Sisimiut, Greenland
Every mountain range and every mountain community is special, just as the never ending quest to search for the best line, in the best conditions, will always provide allure. But if you’re a skier or rider, there’s no place in the world quite like Alaska. Year in and year out, no matter where I go,… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015: XI| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Bluebird skies, two feet of new snow, stable spines and a high quality group of clients- what a week at Points North Heli (PNH) Tour Camp! It’s always special when a group of eight books out a week with us, and this time around was no different. After bidding our film crew and guests good-bye… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015: X| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Greetings from the land of the midnight sun! The Points North Heli-Adventures ski season has been off and running for a solid month now, and at Tour Camp we have been firing for the past two weeks. Earlier this March, Jeff, We-Slay and I kicked off our 5th season of heli assisted ski touring in… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015: IX| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Back in 2010, I had the great fortune of being invited up to Alaska to scout ski terrain for a possible helicopter assisted ski touring program in Alaska. Points North Heli-Adventures (PNH) owner/lead guide Kevin Quinn is a Chugach legend, and when he decided to call me that day I immediately put my other ski travel plans on… Continue reading Living on the Side of a Mountain in Alaska| Points North Heli-Adventures Tour Camp Setup
