There’s no doubt that some of the best skiing and riding in the world is found in the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Whistler-Blackcomb is often the first ski resort folks think of when they’re considering a trip to ski in Canada, and for good reason. But if you’re not looking for a polished Intrawest… Continue reading Backcountry Skiing off the Beaten Path in Southern B.C., Canada
With just about every major ski boot manufacturer making some form of an AT (alpine touring) boot these days the question remains, is there a perfect AT boot? Of course, every company will tell you that their boot is superior for this reason or that reason, but the truth of the matter is your ski… Continue reading The Search for the Perfect AT Boot
In May, 2013 I had the fortune to travel to one of the most mind blowing ski destinations on planet earth. The small archipelago known as Svalbard, Norway lies high above the Arctic Circle, just 600 miles south of the North Pole. As a co-guide for this intimate ski expedition myself along with guide Andrew… Continue reading Skiing the Arctic with Ice Axe Expeditions | A Photo Essay | Part III
If you’re a Lake Tahoe based skier or rider “Storm Chasing” is undoubtedly on your mind this season. We’re currently operating off of two poor seasons on top of living with the reality of a third. With January in full wing and a classic Pacific Northwest (PNW) storm looking to annihilate the greater Mt. Baker area, the call was… Continue reading The Storm Chase Pays off in Mt. Baker, WA
Do you enjoy long walks in the mountains? If so, you’re in luck because if you want to slide on anything resembling snow in the Sierra, you’re going to have to work for it. As crazy as it may sound to some, there are panels of recrystallized powder strewn about the Sierra Crest. From the… Continue reading State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2014: IV | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Patience is a virtue; rock boards are mandatory. That about sums up the current state of the Tahoe backcountry as we inch closer to ending 2013, and look to welcome 2014. There’s no doubt when taking into consideration the total snow that’s fallen this fall, we’re lucky there’s been any backcountry skiing at all. Sporadic light snowfalls with one… Continue reading State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2013-2014: III | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
It’s one of the many reasons why being a Sierra Nevada snow slider is so special. Go to sleep one night with bare ground, wake up the next morning to 2+ feet of new snow. It never gets old. In fact, it’s a major part of what informs the identity of our unique mountain community.… Continue reading State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2013-2014: II | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Hello skiers and riders! Welcome to another backcountry ski season in Lake Tahoe! It hasn’t been the biggest start to a season we’ve ever seen, not by a long shot. But fresh snow did fall as early as September 22nd, and even though we’re thin, after our most recent storm it looks as though winter’s… Continue reading State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2013-2014: I | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
