A World of Skiing with Honey Stinger

A quick look back at a long season of ski travels with Honey Stinger: Hive athlete and ski guide, Brennan Lagasse, shares a recap from his adventurous 2014/15 ski season: As a backcountry skier and ski guide, mountain nutrition is paramount. I was happy to join the Honey Stinger Hive this winter and found myself… Continue reading A World of Skiing with Honey Stinger

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

Black Diamond Backcountry Ski & Safety Equipment Gear Review

POV of an First Descent, Svalbard, Norway

Black Diamond Equipment (BD) makes just about every piece of ski gear you need to get into the backcountry, and get home safely. As the Tahoe area BD Ski Ambassador, three of my favorite pieces of BD gear that I use and trust are the Carbon Megawatt Skis, Anarchist Avalung Pack, and the Whippet pole.… Continue reading Black Diamond Backcountry Ski & Safety Equipment Gear Review

The Search for the Perfect AT Boot

With just about every major ski boot manufacturer making some form of an AT (alpine touring) boot these days the question remains, is there a perfect AT boot? Of course, every company will tell you that their boot is superior for this reason or that reason, but the truth of the matter is your ski… Continue reading The Search for the Perfect AT Boot