Ski Magazine | Tahoe Storm Gallery

It has been an amazing run of pure powder shredding in the Greater lake Tahoe area lately. We picked up 5-8 feet from recent storms, while to our south in the High Sierra, more than 10 feet fell in the alpine. While atmospheric rivers and storms measured in feet is why some of us love… Continue reading Ski Magazine | Tahoe Storm Gallery

Powder Magazine | 12 Photos that Illustrate Why Legends Are Born in Tahoe

Check out this standout gallery of Tahoe locals slaying the backyard by photographer Ming Poon. A few words from the photog: “I moved to Lake Tahoe in 2002 at the age of 18, back when the ski bum life was thriving. I quickly immersed myself in the local scene and began chasing locals, many of… Continue reading Powder Magazine | 12 Photos that Illustrate Why Legends Are Born in Tahoe

A Season to Remember

Standing atop a random line on Tahoe's East Shore last winter, I had looked at this line for years, but never really seen it rideable. Last season was different. Things filled in around Tahoe that hadn't been skiable for decades. It was definitely a season to remember. Photo: Ryan Salm

The new Ski and Ride issue of the Tahoe Quarterly is out, and the issue is packed with crisp photography and several worthy stories that will get you fired up for winter. I am happy to have made several contributions to the issue in the Deep Thoughts photo gallery, Backcountry Basics piece, and the feature… Continue reading A Season to Remember

Skinning at Sunrise, Lake Tahoe, NV

A favorite skinning shot from a beautiful morning in the Mt. Rose backcountry on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. A great way to start the day with local rider Keith Davis, showcased nicely as the opening spread in the Late Winter issue of Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal.

Adventure Sports Journal | Ming Poon Photography

My good friend, Tahoe based photographer Ming Poon has been on an absolute tear lately. The Adventure Sports Journal just published an interview about his story and it’s well worth a read. I’m very happy to have contributed a photo I shot of Ming, while he was shooting Jeremy Jones one dawn patrol morning (seen above).… Continue reading Adventure Sports Journal | Ming Poon Photography

Photo Featured in Latest Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal

As we gained a high bench on our skin, the view of this fluted spine wall was inspiring to say the least. We had seen it from the road, and sometimes the air while flying into Cordova, but neither Jeff Dostie or I had ever been this close to it before. Our day started with… Continue reading Photo Featured in Latest Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal

November Ski Media in Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal, Powder Magazine, Tahoe Quarterly and Independent Skier Magazine

As I write this Tahoe is getting slammed with its first real storm of the 2015′-2016′ ski season. After four years of drought conditions it’s a welcome sight for sore eyes! On that note, check out the first issue of Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal for this season. My article on skiing in the Sierra over… Continue reading November Ski Media in Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal, Powder Magazine, Tahoe Quarterly and Independent Skier Magazine

Behind The Lens | Select Photos From Around the World

In putting this piece together, one focussing on favorite photos, I’m reminded that the only thing I ever meant to do was ski. From inspiration gleaned in the mountains a path of passion has followed. In a given year, I now find myself identifying through a host of professional mediums from teaching and writing, to working as an athlete… Continue reading Behind The Lens | Select Photos From Around the World