Happy New Year and Holy Storms! Since the last State of the Backcountry report conditions have changed dramatically across the American West. Specifically for Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra, the New Year has brought a wave of storm activity that some are claiming has the potential to be “historic” (See Photo 2). In my opinion, what’s… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2017: Tahoe Storm Edition
From famed Sierra Cement, to flooding, and back into an epic powder cycle January 09, 2017 By David Reddick What a whirlwind it’s been for the weather watchers and ski lovers in the Lake Tahoe region. On the one hand you want that perfect snow on the other hand who doesn’t love an epic weather… Continue reading Photos from Tahoe’s Powder Cycle
It’s the first day of winter and snow has been steadily falling across the American West for weeks. In the Sierra, the northern portion of the range just weathered its wettest fall in 30 years. You’d think that would translate to all-time conditions in the Tahoe area, but the multiple atmospheric river events came in… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2016-2017: Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra
Some Antarctica stoke from our November trip with SF Gate. Enjoy! If you ask most skiers and riders about their dreams to ski abroad you’ll likely hear mentions of Whistler-Blackcomb, Canada, Chamonix, France, and perhaps a summer snow excursion to Portillo, Chile. Antarctica? Probably not. Whether it’s the historic tales of explorer Ernest Shackelton or… Continue reading Skiing at the Bottom of the World | SF Gate
Hello Skiers and Riders! December is here and that means it’s time for another season of State of the Backcountry! In the spirit of years past, this season will be more of the same, sharing real-time condition reports and stoke from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to wherever winter takes us. Remember that backcountry skiing is… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2016-2017| Antarctica and Tahoe
Happy to share some early season Mt. Shasta stoke with the San Francisco Chronicle: California has been loving all the recent rain storms, and at select locales early season snow has collected enough for some skiers and riders to have claimed their first powder days of the season. It’s only November, but in the far… Continue reading Early Season Skiing on Mt. Shasta | SF Gate
The October issue of Backcountry Magazine is full of inspiring photos and words from some of the most well traveled members of the global ski tribe. Check out the mag and get fired up to dream big! I have a piece featured in the issue on the annual Ice Axe Expeditions ski trip to Antarctica,… Continue reading Antarctica Article in the October Issue of Backcountry Magazine
Greetings from the Southern Hemisphere! It is amazing to be back in Chile, reporting from the crown jewel locale of Portillo. We’ve had some mixed weather this week, but the vibe is always good in Portillo, and there has been some fun backcountry ski exploration everyday. Options for touring in the area are many, but there is… Continue reading State of the Portillo Backcountry: Super C Edition
