#arcticrefugestories

This summer, the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) supported several creatives to raise awareness of the issues threatening the Arctic Refuge. Check out some of their stories by following the # on social media. As part of a separate adventure, but one in solidarity, here is the first of a series of posts that will recount… Continue reading #arcticrefugestories

Please Comment By Tuesday June 19th To Speak Out For The Arctic Refuge

In D.C. with my partner Jillian, our at the time 10 week old baby (Mika), and other allies/co-conspirators including the Alaska Wilderness League, lobbying for the Arctic Refuge. May, 2018

I am headed back to the Arctic Refuge this month, to what I and many others consider one of the last great wild places left on Earth. While I look forward to time with my Gwich’in friends in Arctic Village, and meeting up with another crew of folks to float the Hula Hula River through… Continue reading Please Comment By Tuesday June 19th To Speak Out For The Arctic Refuge

Seeking Balance with the Tahoe NF Winter Travel Plan

I wrote this piece to build a bridge. I sincerely hope a plan can be drafted and implemented that works for the greater backcountry community. From the RGJ: As a 16-year Tahoe local, I’ve always enjoyed catching up with people after a memorable day in the backcountry. It has never mattered if they were ski… Continue reading Seeking Balance with the Tahoe NF Winter Travel Plan

Cooler Earth Podcast | Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Had the chance to speak with the Cooler Earth podcast team recently. We had an interesting check in on all things related to the Arctic Refuge. It’s worth the 20 minute listen, check it out here. In the meantime, I’m looking forward to joining the Alaska Wilderness League and Sierra Club in Washington D.C. later… Continue reading Cooler Earth Podcast | Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Mammoth Adventure Series| February 15| A Night for the Arctic Refuge

I’m looking forward to Thursday night in Mammoth. Hope you can make it! The Annual Winter Adventure Series continues….up next is “A Night for the Arctic National Refuge,” Brennan Lagasse, Ski Mountaineer and Educator, Lake Tahoe CA. Join us Thursday, February 15 at 6:00 p.m. for a pre-presentation reception in the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center… Continue reading Mammoth Adventure Series| February 15| A Night for the Arctic Refuge

Adventure Sports Journal | Ming Poon Photography

My good friend, Tahoe based photographer Ming Poon has been on an absolute tear lately. The Adventure Sports Journal just published an interview about his story and it’s well worth a read. I’m very happy to have contributed a photo I shot of Ming, while he was shooting Jeremy Jones one dawn patrol morning (seen above).… Continue reading Adventure Sports Journal | Ming Poon Photography

Surfing Lake Tahoe

Surfing Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite things to do. It’s so incredible to live here in Tahoe and have what we have so close to our backdoor. The skiing, biking, and climbing are all world class. But when the winds rip at just the right angle, and just the right speed, you can… Continue reading Surfing Lake Tahoe

Protecting The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge | Big Life Magazine

An important piece shared with Big Life Magazine concerning the protection of the Arctic refuge. Words by Brennan Lagasse. Photographs by Brennan Lagasse. Close your eyes. Let your mind drift to your favorite place in the world. What do you see? Think about all that inspires you about this place. Ask yourself what you would… Continue reading Protecting The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge | Big Life Magazine