A PIRATE’S BOUNTY- SKIING AND SAILING IN ICELAND’S HORNSTRANDIR NATURE RESERVE

Our pirate ship is anchored in the fjord with not another soul around. Yes I said pirate ship. The scene is so idyllic it barely seems real. The beach is covered in seaweed, and the strong scents of saltwater permeate the air. Only a skier knows the feeling- sunburned, windburned, and legs that are really… Continue reading A PIRATE’S BOUNTY- SKIING AND SAILING IN ICELAND’S HORNSTRANDIR NATURE RESERVE

Tahoe Ski Guiding with NASTC

Julien was in Tahoe for work and had one day to experience the Tahoe backcountry. Through NASTC we enjoyed a fine ski tour of Castle Peak, Basin Peak, and Andesite Peak in January, 2017.

If you want to check out backcountry skiing in Tahoe, tune your ski touring skills, or just have a knowledgable guide on hand to show you some classic ski tours in the area, come ski with me and NASTC this winter. I’ve worked with NASTC for a few years now and love the passion and… Continue reading Tahoe Ski Guiding with NASTC

Exploratory Ski Touring in the Himalaya

Last Spring, years of planning paid off. Joining veteran Himalayan guide Luke Smithwick, our vision of a Himalayan Alpine Guides camp came to fruition. The inaugural trip brought us to Ladakh, India where we were able to visit high mountain passes with incredible ski touring access, as well as establish a horse assisted backcountry skiing… Continue reading Exploratory Ski Touring in the Himalaya

The Annual Ice Axe Expeditions Antarctic Ski Cruise with Mountain Hub

Marco Crolla contacted me in the Fall of 2016. His dream was to ski all 7 continents, and raise money for cancer research along the way. Here he is 2017, celebrating after skiing a first descent in Antarctica.

The annual Ice Axe Expeditions cruise to Antarctica is one of the most unique ski trips in the world. This was my fourth time guiding on the frozen continent for Ice Axe, yet this one remains a trip that’s hard to truly articulate the depth and richness of the experience. On this year’s journey I… Continue reading The Annual Ice Axe Expeditions Antarctic Ski Cruise with Mountain Hub

Off to Guide and Ski Tour in Antarctica

Cover Shot. Late Winter 2017. Antarctica. Photo: Court Leve

The annual Ice Axe Expeditions Antarctic Ski Tour is ready for lift off! Guides and guests will gather in Ushuaia, Argentina this week where we’ll stretch our legs on the prime terrain of the Martial Glacier before setting sail for infamous Drake Passage, and eventually the Antarctic Peninsula. I’m super excited to work with Mountain… Continue reading Off to Guide and Ski Tour in Antarctica

Join Us for Himalaya Alpine Camp 2017 | Exploratory May/June Ski Mountaineering in Ladakh, India

I’m very excited to announce a new Himalaya Alpine Guide Program that will take place in Ladakh, India from this May 28th-June 11th. Along with Lead Guide and Company owner Luke Smithwick, we will be exploring a relatively unclimbed/unskied portion of the Indian Himalaya with an opportunity to ski up to four 6000 meter peaks… Continue reading Join Us for Himalaya Alpine Camp 2017 | Exploratory May/June Ski Mountaineering in Ladakh, India

Backcountry Magazine| MOUNTAIN SKILLS: BE READY WITH TEAM AND ROUTINE

Earlier this winter, I was honored to contribute an article to the multi-piece Mountain Skills column published by Backcountry Magazine. The whole column is a worthy read for any backcountry user. My work centers on being prepared through team and routine with a particular focus on guiding in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. From Backcountry Mag:… Continue reading Backcountry Magazine| MOUNTAIN SKILLS: BE READY WITH TEAM AND ROUTINE

State of the Backcountry 2016: Iceland, Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra

There’s nothing like May in the mountains. The morning air is crisp, but by afternoon the growing intensity of a late spring sun can have you going from ski boots to flip-flops with ease. While the vast majority of ski resorts have closed, and many skiers and riders have put their skis and boards away… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2016: Iceland, Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra