Don’t have to be a big time pro to be featured on Unofficial…..if you are eating bananas and doing naked 360s in the Alaskan backcountry you definitely qualify. Joel you exemplify rugged American individualism….and we appreciate your efforts.

“This is a short film of highlights about my experiences skiing local in Alaska. You don’t have to spent thousands of dollars on helis to have the best day of your life. From long walks in the Chugach to sled skiing Thompson Pass to shredding Alyeska Resort. This is footage from my last couple seasons in AK. I’ve lived in Girdwood, AK for the last 3 years and have never looked back. Here are some hidden jems that the helis don’t get for the most part (excluding Valdez shots). Even with low snow in the last 2 seasons, theres always something fun to ski if you’re willing to go a little further. If you’re ever in AK and want to shred, don’t forget to look me up. Seriously, let’s go skiing. Sneg Sneg Pow Pow Gnar Gnar. Don’t forget to have fun, smile, laugh, and enjoy you’re time in the mountains. Skiing is a privelege. Earn your turns. Get after it. I’m Joel Shute and I LOVE to Ski!!!”