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
Coming at you live and direct from the Grand Teton, JHMR summer Tram, Teton Pass and the Gros Ventre Wilderness. This edition of “State of the Backcountry” comes to you from the Jackson Hole area where the bounty of a historic winter continues to offer quality options for the summer snow slider. There’s no doubt… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2014: XVIII | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Happy to share my State of the Backcountry Sierra Nevada based report with the fine folks over at Earn Your Turns. It’s the heart of spring across the American West and the mountains are going off! In Tahoe, just about every activity outdoor enthusiasts pursue are accessible these days. Paddleboarding, mountain biking, rock climbing, kite… Continue reading Sierra Spring Skiing Keeps Delivering with Earn Your Turns
A fun piece about skiing the seven continents with CanalFreeski. FOTOS: Brennan Lagasse Esquiar y viajar. Viajar y esquiar. Probablemente dos de los verbos que transmiten dos de las acciones que más nos gusten. Y probablemente dos de los verbos que mejor combinan entre sí… El autor nos cuenta cómo es el esquí alrededor del… Continue reading Esquí alrededor del mundo
And then it snowed. After 20+ days of high pressure, bluebird conditions in the Chugach, something was bound to give. At the end of our previous week the writing was on the wall. Although the storm wasn’t that big for AK standards, the 10-18” of new snow was a blessing for the last official week… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2014: XIV | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
What winter loving Californian doesn’t want to get out and stretch their legs a bit, tap into a snowcentric workout, and take in some world-class views? Yes there’s global weirding and the Sierra Nevada is currently grinding out its third poor winter in a row, and no matter if you live in or near the… Continue reading Adventure Sports Journal: Your best bet for Tahoe Backcountry
Since the first “State of the Backcountry” reports started back in the 2009-2010’ ski season, the general tone has stayed consistent. This isn’t a place to complain about what’s not out there, but rather a place to celebrate what is out there. In my mind, that’s the true spirit of backcountry skiing-making it work with… Continue reading State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2014: IX | Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
