State of the Backcountry 2015: VI| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports

From Chamonix, France this is State of the Backcountry VI for for the 2014-2015 ski season. The mountains give; the mountains take. There are no words that can adequately express the deep sense of loss the global ski community feels when one of their sisters or brothers is taken doing what they love. Last week… Continue reading State of the Backcountry 2015: VI| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports

Chamonix and La Grave, France

Rappelling into Couloir Poubelle via Les Grands Montets, Chamonix, France

When skiers travel across the world an immediate gamble is made as weather, snow quality, and overall snowpack dictate what they are able to get into. It matters not how competent they are, how much money they spent, or how seemingly accessible their objectives are. Any skier on any trip can get skunked or score depending on what Mother Nature… Continue reading Chamonix and La Grave, France