His house in Tahoe captured the imaginations of those wishing for a simpler mountain lifestyle. Now he is taking what he learned in the California Sierras, making it mobile, and taking it to the big mountain Mecca, Alaska.

[cover photo cred: Kelsey Smith]

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....