2015 marks my 18th year of heli ski guiding for Valdez Heli Ski Guides on Thompson Pass, Valdez Alaska. I’ve watched the weather patterns change, skis get fatter, the evolution of beacons and the birth of the air bag. Avalanches are a reality.…
Can you drive in your ski boots? If the answer is no then it is time to build a pyre and burn them in a mass of toxic nasty-ness. You are now in a position to buy a boot that…
The Boreas Inversion goggles from Optic Nerve are really unique. The durable, large mirrored lens makes for a wide field of vision and a crisp, clear view. The curvature of the lens is supposed to replicate the curvature of the…
I started using the Julbo Universe Goggles with the Zebra Lenses in December of 2014. They have been put to use in the field on numerous days for a variety of mountain adventuress. From ski and ice guiding in Colorado…
As an avid backcountry skier and ski guide, safety is paramount, period. Avalanche rescue equipment has seen positive progression toward ease of use, as well as being streamlined for efficient and tolerable storage in a backcountry ski or snowboard pack,…
. MSR is a leader in backcountry safety and a brand trusted by outdoor enthusiasts and pros alike. In this post MSR lays out the history of their unique avalanche probes. Learn about how their technology has evolved to provide…
The first thing I noticed when I tried on the Minus33 Women’s Midweight 1/4 Zip was how soft the merino wool felt – wow! The “radiant violet” color is beautiful too – I spend so much time in black and gray,…
When going on a long, faraway trip, or a less-far trip that requires a lot of equipment, packing and schlepping your stuff is never an easy task. Enter the 50L Boreas Erawan – part heavy duty duffle, part backpack, this bag…
“The joy of watching fat snowflakes fall all night. A packed van smelling of hot coffee, fresh wax, and adrenalin. Choking on cold powder and bursting, weightless, through clouds of frozen smoke only to dive right back in.” This sentence…