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notable ski descents

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I discovered steep skiing when I was young. It was the era when Kris Erickson, Hans Saari, Andrew McLean, Alex Lowe, Doug Coombs and others were bringing a more twisted vision of what could be descended in the North American mountains….

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Dome Sweet Dome

Alaska,Blog,Canada,Gear

I’m not a writer, but I enjoy the challenge it presents and the introspection it can award. And I really like sharing and discussing adventures on snow. I was invited to contribute to the new backcountry ski journal Ascent. The…

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vorpal

Blog,Ski Mountaineering

  “And you will come to find that we are all one mind capable of all that’s imagined and all conceivable.” “Reflection” by TOOL   I guess it was on THIS outing last season that I really decided it was time…

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rainier-success couloir

Alaska,Blog,Gear

      Nothing is over. To be honest I’m more excited about skiing than I have been all winter. Alaska always seems to really kick me into gear. I  do love the warmer temps, longer daylight and increased stability…

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Elevation

Alaska,Blog,Gear,Oregon,Powderwhore,Wyoming

Summer is flying by! Days have been spent editing the new film and working on the promotional materials. I love this part of my job. It’s so different from the travel and filming aspect, but still very related. With Powderwhore…

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rainier

Blog,Gear,Training

I finally got the call from the Dorais (It’s pronounced DOE-RAY, and the D is not silent) brothers last week and it was game time! Pack up the bags and drive 13hrs to Rainier. I’ve been shooting them and their…