New Antarctica Ski Cruise Video

Brennan Lagasse, Skinning in Antarctica, Warren Miller Ent., by Keoki Flagg

Ice Axe Expeditions just released their new Antarctic Ski Cruise video. It’s a vibrant look into what the ski cruise is all about with stunning footage that shows off just how special it is to experience the frozen continent. While every trip I’ve guided for Ice Axe has always been a standout, each trip to… Continue reading New Antarctica Ski Cruise Video

Video Stoke from Greenland

The top of a First Ascent, and soon to be First Descent. Sisimiut, Greenland

Seva Fridman, one of my awesome ski clients in Greenland this past April, put this video together from our trip. I think he did a great job of sharing a feel for the adventure- truly one of the radder places I have ever visited and skied. Over the years I have made a few trips… Continue reading Video Stoke from Greenland

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

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

State of the Backcountry 2017: Greenland and the Sierra Nevada

From polar powder to the best corn skiing on planet earth, this report comes to you from Arctic Greenland and the Sierra Nevada. It’s been a crazy winter in the Sierra and skiing in the home range is nothing short of all-time with several weeks of high quality skiing still on tap. But for the… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2017: Greenland and the Sierra Nevada

Skiing at the Bottom of the World | SF Gate

Some Antarctica stoke from our November trip with SF Gate. Enjoy! If you ask most skiers and riders about their dreams to ski abroad you’ll likely hear mentions of Whistler-Blackcomb, Canada, Chamonix, France, and perhaps a summer snow excursion to Portillo, Chile. Antarctica? Probably not. Whether it’s the historic tales of explorer Ernest Shackelton or… Continue reading Skiing at the Bottom of the World | SF Gate

Antarctica Article in the October Issue of Backcountry Magazine

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 piece featured in the issue on the annual Ice Axe Expeditions ski trip to Antarctica,… Continue reading Antarctica Article in the October Issue of Backcountry Magazine