A special piece for Mountain Gazette #201 that I wrote supported by photos from Ming Poon. This story focussed on our summer 2023 trip, an adventure that was several years in the making. You can subscribe to Mountain Gazette and even order issue #201 individually by going here. From Outdoor Sportswire: Readers of the print… Continue reading Mountain Gazette #201| The Spot
With the threat of drilling on the jagged horizon of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a skier and conservationist looks to the local Indigenous community for answers. Words and photos by Brennan Lagasse This article was originally published in The Backwoods Issue | No. 156. To read more, pick up a copy, or subscribe to see… Continue reading THE SACRED PLACE WHERE LIFE BEGINS | BACKCOUNTRY MAGAZINE
Battles for sustainability and justice take time. Many have come before us in solidarity, and many movements continue in struggle and resistance today. More often than not, accepting the long fought process can be difficult, but is necessary. Far too seldom are opportunities to live in celebration for having won a battle in the greater… Continue reading Tahoe’s Tallest Peak and Silencing the last sundown siren
If you’re new to the OA take a few minutes to see where you fit into their work. If you care about the outdoors, they are a group you want to be connected to and support. From OA: Ever wondered how you can do more for public lands but you aren’t sure where to… Continue reading Outdoor Allies with the Outdoor Alliance
If you’re not already a member of POW (Protect Our Winters) this is the month to join! Follow this link to join Team Pow and then get outside this April and #cruhit4climate. Thank you for giving back to the mountains, oceans, rivers, trails, rocks, and everything outside that gives us all so much!
A RIDE TO STOP THE MINDEN SIREN By Brennan Lagasse Switchback after switchback, the trail climbs continuously as it snakes its way up Sierra Canyon. It’s hot and dry in the desert. The riparian greenery around a nearby creek offers brief reprieves of shade. The climbing feels endless, most likely because it’s my first real… Continue reading LISTEN TO THE WASHOE | Adventure Sports Journal
Not sure what the Minden Siren is? Here is a more recent share where Washoe Tribal Chairman Serrell Smokey asks that the county remove the siren. “This is an issue that seems to have been long forgotten,” he said. “As the current leader of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, it is my duty… Continue reading Minden Siren Protest Ride in Support of the Washoe Tribe| Riders Against Racism
Supporting the @blackorganizingproject, several skiers and riders have offered up some epic gear for auction with all proceeds going to the community based organization and their crucial work. Thanks to longtime sponsor @praxisskis for donating a brand new pair of GPO’s, my personal favorite go-to all-around ski, and partner @flylowgear for their package of a brand… Continue reading Auction for @blackorganizingproject | Bid Now For Big Deals on Praxis Skis, Flylow Apparel, Lots of Other Great Gear AND Support a Crucial Cause
