It’s Still Snowing in California | Eastern Sierra Backcountry Skiing Report and Photo Essay

This is a photo essay speaking to a May that saw close to 200% of average precipitation fall in the Sierra. It’s been four tough winter in a row for California, but as a backcountry skier, you never know when conditions are going tot urn on. Check out the piece here 

7 Classic Ski Descents in the Lower 48| Idaho and Wyoming

Continued from the first installment, this piece focuses on one classic line from the Idaho/Montana region, and one classic line from Wyoming according to 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. Idaho/Montana: North Couloir, McGowan Peak, ID If you’re a mountain lover, the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho are a must visit. Locals will scoff at… Continue reading 7 Classic Ski Descents in the Lower 48| Idaho and Wyoming

Backcountry Ski Gear To Watch Out For in 2015 I

Originally published in the Nov 2012 issue of Backcountry Magazine. Photo: Seth Lightcap North Peak, CA

It might be August, but the first round of 2015 ski season magazines are already finding their way into your mailbox, and they’re causing you to froth, daydream and envision what’s to come. Fall is right around the corner, which means winter isn’t too far off. The magazines and ski industry manufacturers do this every… Continue reading Backcountry Ski Gear To Watch Out For in 2015 I

The Future Of The Backcountry Is In Your Hands | Help Make A Difference

Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) is a national nonprofit organization promoting and preserving winter wildlands and a quality human-powered snowsports experience on public lands. For years the WWA has worked to see that snowmobiles play by the same rules as other off-road vehicles on our public lands. On June 18th, the Forest Service (USFS) issued a… Continue reading The Future Of The Backcountry Is In Your Hands | Help Make A Difference

CleanSnipe is now GearMarket

For the past several years I have contributed to CleanSnipe as a staff writer through its blog known as The Deal. CleanSnipe offers trip reports and stories on backcountry skiing, surfing, rock climbing-essentially anything related to having fun in the outdoors. However, CleanSnipe is no more. Say hello to GearMarket. The change has been long overdue as… Continue reading CleanSnipe is now GearMarket