I always appreciate contributing to Backcountry Magazine. In the Hidden Issue, I share stories from a super special ski trip to Ulleungdo Island with my good friend and photographer, Ryan Salm. Freezing cold surf, some of the best food of my life and some truly wild adventure skiing are a few of the themes. Here… Continue reading Backcountry Magazine | The Hidden Issue
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
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
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
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
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
After several years of visioning, zoom calls and logistics, Informed Experiences(IE) finally made it to Ecuador! With curriculum designed for four unique experiences across the country, this summer we were able to recon two of the four spending time in both the Galapagos and the Amazon. Our partners on the ground are what make… Continue reading Informed Experiences in Ecuador | A Direct Line to Support the Community of Siekoya Remolino
A1: Remotely situated off the coast of South Korea. A2: Super fun! Check out this post from a more-than-memorable trip with photographer Ryan Salm for a little bit more about our trip. If your interest is peaking, Max at Teamax Adventures is THE resource for skiing on the island and the island tourism board might… Continue reading Questions: Where in the World is Ulleungdo? How is the Skiing?
