State Of The Backcountry

A piece by Snowbrains about the Alaskan Tour Camp I co-guide each winter with Points North Heli-Adventures. Have you ever dreamed of making a first descent? Have you ever wanted to ski or snowboard a zone never tracked by others before? With ...

This is a favorite piece that was recently reposted by Unofficial Networks. Enjoy! These are not really ski trips; they’re pilgrimages. Being present in any of these places at some point in your life, and arcing turns down a local ...

The vantage is one I have never experienced on skis. Gravity is pulling me down, but my edges dig in to counter the force. Gaining rhythm, the sensation of my body weight rolling over my ankles is pure bliss. The ...

The October issue of Backcountry Magazine is full of inspiring photos and words from some of the most well traveled members of the global ski tribe. Check out the mag and get fired up to dream big! I have a ...

An important piece shared with Big Life Magazine concerning the protection of the Arctic refuge. Words by Brennan Lagasse. Photographs by Brennan Lagasse. Close your eyes. Let your mind drift to your favorite place in the world. What do you ...

It’s never too early to envision, scheme, and plan for your next great ski adventure. The following six itineraries are trips I look forward to guiding during the 2016-2017 ski season and I’d love for you to join me! Use the ...

Greetings from the Southern Hemisphere! It is amazing to be back in Chile, reporting from the crown jewel locale of Portillo. We’ve had some mixed weather this week, but the vibe is always good in Portillo, and there has been some ...

I’m very excited to be heading back to the great Chilean ski center of Portillo this week. Check out a piece I wrote for Unofficial Networks and stay tuned for live reporting from the field. Either you’ve already been, or ...