All of the huts we stayed in on our trip last April were cozy and warm. The food was great, and of course, the skiing was fantastic. Back in Sisimiut, after several days exploring the endless options around Igloo Mountain, we had two more adventures to tap into. This is a leg of the mission… Continue reading As Good As It Gets| A Ski Expedition to Sisimiut, Greenland III
Above the Arctic Circle, in April, there’s close to 20 hours of continuous daylight to work with. With assistance from core Igloo Mountain founders Larsaaraeq and Klavs, you’re in the best hands possible. In fact, everyone connected with these fine gentlemen cumulatively made up some of the most interesting, gracious people I have ever spent… Continue reading As Good As It Gets| A Ski Expedition to Sisimiut, Greenland II
I’m starring down the definition of a perfect couloir. No one has ever climbed this line before. It’s never been skied. I watch as one of my three partners drops into the tight, snaking line that’s coated in Polar Powder. The line is so aesthetic it’s as if it were pulled straight from a couloir… Continue reading As Good As It Gets| A Ski Expedition to Sisimiut, Greenland I
It’s finally December and while temperatures are supposed to be warm over the next few days, there’s precipitation in Tahoe’s forecast through Friday, and that’s a reason to celebrate! Read the rest here
Last Saturday, Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) opened for the 2014-2015 ski season. With storms pounding the area for the week leading up to opening day, anticipation was high for a big one. Thankfully, by the end of November 29th, powder seekers were satiated. RMR has been growing its reputation as one of the top ski… Continue reading Revelstoke Mountain Resort Opens with a Bang for the 2014-2015 Ski Season
Continued from parts one and two, this final piece focuses on one classic line from Utah, Colorado, and The East according to 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. Utah: South Face, Mt. Superior Utah is well known for some of the best skiing and riding on planet Earth, due in large part to the… Continue reading 7 Classic Ski Descents in the Lower 48| Utah, Colorado, and The East
Continued from the first installment, this piece focuses on one classic line from the Idaho/Montana region, and one classic line from Wyoming according to 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. Idaho/Montana: North Couloir, McGowan Peak, ID If you’re a mountain lover, the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho are a must visit. Locals will scoff at… Continue reading 7 Classic Ski Descents in the Lower 48| Idaho and Wyoming
In 2010, 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America was published and a new tick list for adventurous skiers and riders was born. The book is filled with rich text and vivid photography covering some of the most sought after ski descents in North America. While most have cherished the book, others have complained that… Continue reading 7 Classic Ski Descents in the Lower 48 | The PNW and California/Nevada
