Super stoked to share the trailer for “Eastside Story”, a short film produced in the Eastern Sierra by Mountain Grown Media. Check out the backstory of the project from Backcountry Magazine here, and hopefully you’ll get to see it in person (safely:) with your own backcountry ski community at the Winter Wildlands Backcountry Film Festival… Continue reading Eastside Story
Check out the new issue of Ski and Ride 21′-22′ from the Tahoe Quarterly. I look forward to this issue each Fall as it’s a prime stoker for the Winter season that lies ahead. As usual, there are some beautiful photos in this issue, and some articulate editorials pieces as well. My piece in this… Continue reading Reflecting on a Strangely Good Ski Season in the Sierra
A TRIP TO THE SNOWY ALTAI RANGE IN NORTHERN CHINA IS HIGHLIGHTED BY ANCIENT SKIING CUSTOMS PASSED DOWN THROUGH GENERATIONS. Written by Brennan Lagasse Urumqi, China. Ever heard of it? The city boasts a population of more than 3.5 million, yet I had never heard of it until landing there in late January 2020. Its airport… Continue reading EXPLORING SKIING’S ORIGINS A HALF A WORLD AWAY WITH FLYLOW
Once in a while, some of the magic from my professional photographer friends rubs off on me, and I capture a special image. I hope you enjoy these four photos, published in various print venues noted below. Natural Resources Defense Council, Spring 2021, Nature’s Voice Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal, Early Winter Issue Backcountry Magazine, Issue… Continue reading A Few Favorite Published Photos from 2021
I distinctly remember one morning last year in China thinking, if we ever get out of here, I’m going to have to write a piece titled-“Down with Disease”. Beyond being a favorite song for many of us (start with 12/29/97 and let the set roll if you need a little inspiration ????) the one line,… Continue reading A One-Way Lap Around The World | Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal
A couple of recent ski shots to ring in a New Year! Cheers to a vibrant 2021 everyone!!
Have you seen the new Backcountry Magazine yet? If not, here’s a little taste of issue #135. The lead shot here is from an article written by seasoned author Megan Michelson about the crazy trip to China I had last winter. The one when Covid-19 hit while my crew and I were in country and… Continue reading Backcountry Magazine Issue #135
Stoked to see this shot of me by Ming Poon, in the New York Times of all places, taken from a great day last winter in our own Tahoe Backcountry. The article, linked here, is a good reminder of how busy it is likely going to be in the backcountry this season, and the utter… Continue reading New York Times | It’s the Winter of Backcountry. Here’s How to Start Safely.
