Adventure Skier

Photo of the Week: Skiing With Horses

Brian — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:02:17 +0000

Over our years of exploring in the southern Andes, horses has saved us countless miles of slogging (with heavy packs and ski gear, across rugged terrain) while approaching some of the more remote mountain peaks we’ve chosen to ski. One especially memorable day began after two days of springtime snow and rain dumped upon our [...]

Photo of the Week: Summer Survival

Brian — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:00:58 +0000

There are many wonderful ways we all cope with the relative lack of snow in the summer months, yet none compares to the thrill of riding an ocean wave… This one courtesy of Hurricane Danielle.

Photo of the Week: Ski Training, Family Style

Brian — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:47:12 +0000

Fellow Montana-based writer and photographer, Aaron Teasdale, recently embarked on a seriously inspiring, pedal-powered family vacation that will undoubtedly have the Teasdale family in great shape for the coming ski season… Check out what they are up to HERE. Photo credit: Aaron Teasdale

Monthly Gear Giveaway – Aug/Sept: What trail?

Brian — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:55:25 +0000

Last month, everyone made great guesses, but no one guessed the three animals that we see most in Vermont’s high-elevation conifer forest mid-winter: Raven! Partridge (Grouse) Snowshoe Hare So, we still have another pair of Darn Tough socks to giveaway, as well as nice wool, reversible (solid or stripes!) ski hat from Mammut. To win, be the first to [...]

Photo of the Week: New Hampshire

Brian — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:52:45 +0000

Looking south and east toward the high peaks of New Hampshire’s White Mountains…

Photo of the Week: Old Sign in the Dacks

Brian — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:17:37 +0000

We’re not really sure how old this sign really is, but we thought it was worth sharing with everyone. We recently spotted it while skiing past the old “practice slope” near the Adirondack Loj trailhead in New York’s High Peaks region. – Brian

Backcountry Film Festival – Call for Submissions

Brian — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:44:30 +0000

Boise, ID – Winter Wildlands Alliance is seeking entries for its 6th annual Backcountry Film Festival. The Backcountry Film Festival seeks to promote the work of grassroots filmmakers who tell compelling and entertaining stories of backcountry, nonmotorized recreation and environmental preservation. Do you have a compelling story, some quality footage and a keen eye for a [...]

Support the Catamount Trail – Race to the Top of VT

Brian — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:10:23 +0000

How about a little boost your fitness as another ski season nears? This coming August 29, 2010, please come out and support Vermont’s Catamount Trail Association, by running, mountain biking, or non-competitively hiking up Vermont’s Mount Mansfield as part of the 3rd Annual Race to the Top of Vermont. Proceeds from this event will benefit [...]

Photo of the Week: A Three Sandwich Day

Brian — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:13:12 +0000

You know you are in for a great adventure – at least you had better be – when you prepare and pack three sandwiches for your ski pack. This particular sandwich making session was followed by a ski tour that kicked off around dinner time, carried us through the midnight hours and didn’t land us [...]

Photo of the Week: Crust Cruising

Brian — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:00:20 +0000

One of the great things about a little rainfall in the middle of February is that it sometime leads to the formation of a nice supportive crust atop the snowpack. If we’ve got a good base to work with, this can be especially fun, as the crust allows you to go nearly anywhere, and [...]