Adventure Sports Journal Interview w/Cody Townsend|Ski Mag East Shore Photos

A memorable barrel from the recent cycle Photo: Jeremy Jones

I had the fortune to catch up with Cody Townsend recently to check in about his ongoing 50 Project. The interview is featured in the latest Adventure Sports Journal with some stellar photography by Ming Poon. Check it out in print at a mountain shop near you, or consider supporting grassroots outdoor journalism with a… Continue reading Adventure Sports Journal Interview w/Cody Townsend|Ski Mag East Shore Photos

Eastside Story

The Eastern Sierra, CA

Super stoked to share the trailer for “Eastside Story”, a short film produced in the Eastern Sierra by Mountain Grown Media. Check out the backstory of the project from Backcountry Magazine here, and hopefully you’ll get to see it in person (safely:) with your own backcountry ski community at the Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival… Continue reading Eastside Story

Reflecting on a Strangely Good Ski Season in the Sierra

In my happy pow place on the West Shore Photo: Ryan Salm

Check out the new issue of Ski and Ride 21′-22′ from the Tahoe Quarterly. I look forward to this issue each Fall as it’s a prime stoker for the Winter season that lies ahead. As usual, there are some beautiful photos in this issue, and some articulate editorials pieces as well. My piece in this… Continue reading Reflecting on a Strangely Good Ski Season in the Sierra

Show Reviews & Photos | Phish at the Gorge and Shoreline| Glide Magazine

Drummer and Vacuum Virtuoso, Jon Fishman at Shoreline

What a joy to experience live music again this summer! It was not without hesitation and much forethought into safe travel and how to go about an experience that would undoubtedly be different given current contexts, but it sure was a gift to share in the groove once again with a few thousand friendly strangers.… Continue reading Show Reviews & Photos | Phish at the Gorge and Shoreline| Glide Magazine

LISTEN TO THE WASHOE | Adventure Sports Journal

A RIDE TO STOP THE MINDEN SIREN By Brennan Lagasse Switchback after switchback, the trail climbs continuously as it snakes its way up Sierra Canyon. It’s hot and dry in the desert. The riparian greenery around a nearby creek offers brief reprieves of shade. The climbing feels endless, most likely because it’s my first real… Continue reading LISTEN TO THE WASHOE | Adventure Sports Journal

EXPLORING SKIING’S ORIGINS A HALF A WORLD AWAY WITH FLYLOW

Malqin crafting a traditional pair of Altai skis, Khom, China, January 2020

A TRIP TO THE SNOWY ALTAI RANGE IN NORTHERN CHINA IS HIGHLIGHTED BY ANCIENT SKIING CUSTOMS PASSED DOWN THROUGH GENERATIONS. Written by Brennan Lagasse Urumqi, China. Ever heard of it? The city boasts a population of more than 3.5 million, yet I had never heard of it until landing there in late January 2020. Its airport… Continue reading EXPLORING SKIING’S ORIGINS A HALF A WORLD AWAY WITH FLYLOW

A Few Favorite Published Photos from 2021

A favorite place to find myself each winter, deep in the Tahoe backcountry

Once in a while, some of the magic from my professional photographer friends rubs off on me, and I capture a special image. I hope you enjoy these four photos, published in various print venues noted below. Natural Resources Defense Council, Spring 2021, Nature’s Voice Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal, Early Winter Issue Backcountry Magazine, Issue… Continue reading A Few Favorite Published Photos from 2021

Minden Siren Protest Ride in Support of the Washoe Tribe| Riders Against Racism

Not sure what the Minden Siren is? Here is a more recent share where Washoe Tribal Chairman Serrell Smokey asks that the county remove the siren. “This is an issue that seems to have been long forgotten,” he said. “As the current leader of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, it is my duty… Continue reading Minden Siren Protest Ride in Support of the Washoe Tribe| Riders Against Racism