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Thirsty, jet-lagged, but aware, I weave through a maze of queues, neon lights and signs. The diversity of people around me covers all inhabitable continents of planet earth. I’m in an Arab country, for sure, but the rich cultures, different languages and diversity of dress as I walk to a passport control desk is a… Continue reading The Most Far-Fetched Place You’ll Ever Ski| Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From Chamonix, France this is State of the Backcountry VI for for the 2014-2015 ski season. The mountains give; the mountains take. There are no words that can adequately express the deep sense of loss the global ski community feels when one of their sisters or brothers is taken doing what they love. Last week… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015: VI| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
If you’re a backcountry user, this is big, real big. For the first time in many years the US Forest Service (USFS) has finally issued what many are calling the most necessary step towards future balance in the backcountry. It’s been close to 10 years since the USFS issued the Travel Management Rule. This rule… Continue reading The Over-Snow Vehicle Rule and a Backcountry Survey for Californians
All of the huts we stayed in on our trip last April were cozy and warm. The food was great, and of course, the skiing was fantastic. Back in Sisimiut, after several days exploring the endless options around Igloo Mountain, we had two more adventures to tap into. This is a leg of the mission… Continue reading As Good As It Gets| A Ski Expedition to Sisimiut, Greenland III
Above the Arctic Circle, in April, there’s close to 20 hours of continuous daylight to work with. With assistance from core Igloo Mountain founders Larsaaraeq and Klavs, you’re in the best hands possible. In fact, everyone connected with these fine gentlemen cumulatively made up some of the most interesting, gracious people I have ever spent… Continue reading As Good As It Gets| A Ski Expedition to Sisimiut, Greenland II
I’m starring down the definition of a perfect couloir. No one has ever climbed this line before. It’s never been skied. I watch as one of my three partners drops into the tight, snaking line that’s coated in Polar Powder. The line is so aesthetic it’s as if it were pulled straight from a couloir… Continue reading As Good As It Gets| A Ski Expedition to Sisimiut, Greenland I
It might feel like Déjà vu, but the choice is yours. When you’re working with close to nothing you have to get creative, be positive and find a way to stay fired up. I’m not going to try and sugar coat that after a strong December we’re once again feeling the loss of winter in… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015: V| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
