Backcountry Skiing off the Beaten Path in Southern B.C., Canada

There’s no doubt that some of the best skiing and riding in the world is found in the Canadian Province of British Columbia. Whistler-Blackcomb is often the first ski resort folks think of when they’re considering a trip to ski in Canada, and for good reason. But if you’re not looking for a polished Intrawest… Continue reading Backcountry Skiing off the Beaten Path in Southern B.C., Canada

The Storm Chase Pays off in Southwest Colorado

Durango, CO Photo: Jillian Raymond

With a stretch of time off for Thanksgiving, the plans were to travel to the PNW and head into B.C. for the  holiday. Good ole’ Mt. Baker had been getting pummeled with new snow the week before, and escaping a mostly dry Lake Tahoe for touring north of the border sounded like a great escape.… Continue reading The Storm Chase Pays off in Southwest Colorado

Mountain Biking

Idaho can keep outdoor adventurers busy for a lifetime. If you’re a mountain biker passing through the Sawtooth area, or posting up to sample the many opportunities for local fun, you absolutely can’t miss riding the Fisher Creek loop trail. If you ride a downhill bike and seek out super steep, technical riding this may not… Continue reading Mountain Biking

Surfing

One of the many reasons people choose to earn their turns in the backcountry is the solitude that accompanies one as they venture out to bag a run. That and all the untracked terrain to slay is what seems to hook most. Backcountry surfing, aka hike-to-surf missions, are not quite as popular as backcountry skiing. I’m not sure why… Read… Continue reading Surfing

Africa

Skier Jillian Raymond Morocco, Africa

Of the six world continents that support Indigenous populations none is more elusive to skiers than Africa. Diverse cultures, vast deserts and vibrant wildlife are some of the more common topics of conversation for visitors wishing to visit the continent. Skiing, and snow in general is not. However, the continent of Africa is deep in… Continue reading Africa

Kullu Valley, Indian Himalaya

“Sorry Ms. Raymond”. She caught me again. I’m not very good at pretending to pay attention. I’m a teenager in geography class having the same daydreams I do everyday in winter: when is it gonna snow again, and what would it be like to make turns in the highest mountain range in the world? Read… Continue reading Kullu Valley, Indian Himalaya

Skiing the 7 Continents

Ski Touring, Broken River Club Field, New Zealand

A Tahoe skier shares how he was able to leave tracks on each of the world’s seven continents Story and photos by Brennan Lagasse It started when I was two. Those first turns, or really that first pizza slide, down the flanks of Pico Mountain in Vermont. From then on I knew anytime there was… Continue reading Skiing the 7 Continents

NINE ARCTIC COULOIRS: A CHUTING GALLERY FROM 78° NORTH

Matt Reardon climbs on the First Ascent of the Lonely Heart Couloir, Svalbard, Norway

Last May, Ice Axe Expeditions traveled to the archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, just 600 miles below the North Pole. There, in one of the most far-off places in the world to ski, I co-guided two groups under 24 hours of continuous daylight, accessing terrain by sailboat and Zodiac. Along with skiing a remote corner of… Continue reading NINE ARCTIC COULOIRS: A CHUTING GALLERY FROM 78° NORTH