And then it snowed. After 20+ days of high pressure, bluebird conditions in the Chugach, something was bound to give. At the end of our previous week the writing was on the wall. Although the storm wasn’t that big for AK standards, the 10-18” of new snow was a blessing for the last official week… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2014: XIV | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
It was another banner week for PNH Tour Camp. While everyone’s fired up that it’s finally snowing in the zone after almost three straight weeks of a proper Rex Block, the sunny skies have allowed for the exploration Jeff Dostie and I have been dreaming about since the program started. Read the rest here
With high pressure in place, Tour Camp continued to fire this past week in the Chugach. Under sunny skies with workable stability, fantastic skiing was found on almost every aspect. From the spines of “Dan O’s”, to mellow powder fields and the continued establishment of new runs, our little slice of AK continues to shine.… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2014: XII | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
It’s the beginning of spring and the 2014 Alaskan ski season is firing on all cylinders. In Cordova, the Points North Heli-Adventures Tour Camp is off and running having weathered just about every type of condition Mother Nature has to offer. We’ve had big winds, several large storms and several feet of new snow since the season… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2014: XI | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Stoked to have contributed to six great ski publications this winter wearing a few different hats: -Powder, Dec. 2012, Chugach, AK (Writer) -Backcountry Magazine, Jan. 2014, Hot Springs Ranch, Nevada (Athlete) -Frequency, 11.3, Chugach, AK (Points North Heli-Adventures Ski Guide; Photographer) -Freeskier, Dec. 2013, Norway, Svalbard (Ice Axe Expeditions Ski Guide) -Skiing Magazine, Dec. 2013, Chugach, AK (Points North Heli-Adventures Ski… Continue reading Winter 2013-2014 Ski Magazine Stoke with-Powder, Skiing, Backcountry Magazine, Freeskier, Ski Journal and Frequency
What winter loving Californian doesn’t want to get out and stretch their legs a bit, tap into a snowcentric workout, and take in some world-class views? Yes there’s global weirding and the Sierra Nevada is currently grinding out its third poor winter in a row, and no matter if you live in or near the… Continue reading Adventure Sports Journal: Your best bet for Tahoe Backcountry
Heli-accessed backcountry touring burns more calories than flying laps and can cost half as much. We like the guided, all-inclusive week with Points North in Cordova, Alaska, Read the rest here
Since the first “State of the Backcountry” reports started back in the 2009-2010’ ski season, the general tone has stayed consistent. This isn’t a place to complain about what’s not out there, but rather a place to celebrate what is out there. In my mind, that’s the true spirit of backcountry skiing-making it work with… Continue reading State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2014: IX | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
