POWDER MAGAZINE | 2026 PHOTO ANNUAL | The Best Ski Photos of the Year

Honored to grace the 2026 Powder Photo Annual with this photo from Ming Poon  Check out the gallery online here and here and you can order a copy of the print mag here.

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: What’s at stake? | Patagonia Reno, NV 3/5 6pm

An evening of storytelling, photography, and film with local photographer and cinematographer Ming Poon, alongside Brennan Lagasse of Informed Experiences, in partnership with Protect Our Winters.   Through visuals and firsthand stories from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, we’ll explore how what happens in the far north ripples into our own mountains, snowpack, and communities… Continue reading The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: What’s at stake? | Patagonia Reno, NV 3/5 6pm

Skiing the Equator

  What a way to kick off the ski season! If you have any dreams to ski high elevation equatorial volcanoes send Juliana Garcia a message. Ryan and I were so fortunate to work with her and Fatima during our trip that included several super fun acclimatizing hikes in addition to two standout ski descents… Continue reading Skiing the Equator

For the Arctic Refuge | 2025 Year in review

A favorite photo by Ming Poon from an Informed Experiences visit to Vashraii K'oo in 2024. Visit https://protectourwinters.org/campaign/protect-the-arctic/ to see a few more incredible photos from Ming and our time in the Arctic Refuge.

There’s no way to sugarcoat it, or any reason to deny it. 2025 has been an extremely challenging year for those that care about the well-being of people and the planet. In a focussed look at the Arctic Refuge, one could say that its facing its greatest threat yet, once again being forced towards development… Continue reading For the Arctic Refuge | 2025 Year in review

Homegrown | A Book Celebrating 20 years of Flylow | Qikiqtaaluk-Baffin Island

Ryan Delena gets walled.

Celebrating 20 years of Flylow, Homegrown is a book going back to the roots, culture and vibe that has created a unique brand with a unique following across the world. I am grateful to work with Flylow as an athlete for the past several years, testing gear, working on a host of creative projects, and… Continue reading Homegrown | A Book Celebrating 20 years of Flylow | Qikiqtaaluk-Baffin Island

Protect Our Winters | Why You Should Care About the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—And What You Can Do to Help Protect It

Emergency gathering of the Gwichʼin People - September 2025. Photos by Brennan Lagassee to align with Blog Interview with Megan Michelson

By: Megan Michelson POW Creative Alliance member Brennan Lagasse recently returned from an emergency gathering with the Gwichʼin Nation—here’s what he learned.   In early September, POW Creative Alliance member Brennan Lagasse was invited to join an emergency gathering of the Gwichʼin people, to be held in Vashrąįį Kʼǫǫ, also known as Arctic Village, Alaska.… Continue reading Protect Our Winters | Why You Should Care About the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—And What You Can Do to Help Protect It

Tahoe Takes Action | UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center | Stories of Climate, Hope, and Resilience

Humbled and honored to contribute to this vibrant list of people taking action for the betterment of our local environment and community.   The Tahoe Science Center celebrates local community members who are taking action and leading the way in protecting our environment amid climate change. This exhibit sparks conversation about action and offers ideas… Continue reading Tahoe Takes Action | UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center | Stories of Climate, Hope, and Resilience

IMAGO 2025

In late August, after a wonderful Informed Experiences trip to Vashraii K’oo and the Arctic Refuge, I was honored to be invited back to IMAGO for the third time. If this is the first time you’re hearing about IMAGO check out the link above, the work of SILA, and then watch this: IMAGO represents a… Continue reading IMAGO 2025