Knowledge & Technique
The Hard Easy
Before we begin, a word of caution: the idea that I am about to give you is an infectious one. It sticks irrevocably, like when someone...
They Just Keep Dying: Why ‘Experienced’ Riders are Dying in Predictable Avalanche Accidents, and What We Can Do About It.
At about 10:15 in the morning on April 20th, 2013, five snowboarders and one skier met in the parking lot of the Loveland Pass ski area...
Find a Good Partner, Be a Good Partner
Today, I want to talk about partners. I have had the great fortune of stumbling into some life-changing partnerships through my...
The Munter Hitch for Ski Mountaineering
It’s time again. For what you ask? For me to download some more knowledge into your brain. Today, we’re talking Munter. The...
Choose Your Tools: Skiing light, fast, and far.
This is Part 5 of the Choose Your Tools series. Also check out Part 4: Universal Gear Truths. h2Going Light/h2 Going fast and light...
Choose Your Tools: Universal Gear Truths
This is Part 4 of the Choose Your Tools series. Also check out Part 3: The Seven Needs of Backcountry Travel. Before delving further...
Choose Your Tools: The Seven Needs of Backcountry Skiing
This is Part 3 of the ‘Choose Your Tools’ series on Gear Selection for Backcountry Skiing. See also Part 2: Avalanche Hazard and Safety...
Choose Your Tools: Avalanche Hazard and Safety Gear
This is Part 2 of the ‘Choose Your Tools’ series on Gear Selection for Backcountry Skiing. For Part 1: Introduction Click...
Choose your Tools: Gear Selection for Backcountry Skiing
I am excited to announce this project, which will be ongoing over the course of the next few weeks, published in digestible parts. I hope...
Mounting Dynafits at Home
I’ve skied for around 20 years now. My first pair of skis, Salomon X-Screams, are the sort of ski that’s now being turned into...