“The best part about patrol is really skiing.”

Crested Butte Ski Patroller Ellie Atkins walks us through a day out on the mountain performing a job that many of our readers would consider the dream. Tip of the cap to Patagonia’s media team for putting out tasteful content featuring their product hard at work and not just glorified on the backs of athletes charging lines out of reach from your average winter enthusiast. Well done Patagonia.

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....