Backcountry Skiing

  At one point in time I wondered if I would ever really use these things. In the Alps, the Andes, sure. In the Sierra? Yes! With our recent lack … Read More

Glory Bowl from Jackson As far as backcountry zones go around Jackson that are away from the resort, Teton Pass pretty much takes the cake for popularity. On a weekend … Read More

Whoa! Twas a funky January in the Sierra. We got no snow for 28 days and the temps fluctuated 30 degrees week to week. The serious sunshine amounted to good times though. You just had to roam outside the box to find fun. Hence what you see here – January Sierra Daze #1, eye candy from the ice, cement and snow.

Here is a video of Telluride local Chason Russell and crew really getting after it in the backcountry. This is a pretty awesome couloir they tackle and definitely rip the S#%T out of it! Nice work boys, keep it up! Love the Steel Pulse soundtrack as well, spot on indeed! Check out Chason’s
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From 14,000 feet on the Eastside, to an out-of-nowhere mini dump, it was another week in paradise for skiers and riders in the Sierra. We started the week with perfect … Read More

The Brunton Restore Solar Panel is a super light device that ensures you’ll have a power source on missions where you’ll be far from electricity. It’s water resistant, has a … Read More

The words from an old Doors song seem most appropriate for this week’s report; “Waiting for the Sun”. That’s the name of the game right now. You know, I know … Read More

I have to thank Forrest Shearer, Ryland Bell, Kip Garre, and Jessie from Mountain Hardware. Now I know why this peak was recently name one of the 50 Classic Ski … Read More

If Smith Optics’ slogan is “we make the great days better,” Alpine Trekker’s slogan should be “we make the great days really F$&king S&*tty.” The idea behind “day wreckers” is … Read More

Don’t let this photo of Miles fool you. Juneuary is here, and there’s not much you can do about it except adapt to what’s out there and seek out some … Read More