I don’t think words are required for this one. Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska from Chappy on Vimeo.
Category Archives: Backcountry Ski Photos
Summer in the Cascades
Who said winter is over? In the Washington Cascades, it’s winter year round. More photos coming from this past weekends ascent of Mt Adams, and descent of the SW Chutes.
Backcountry Ski Photos 50% Off!
Winter is far from over here in the Pacific Northwest. Matter of fact, it appears to just be starting. But, there are signs spring is coming. Friends are wiping the dust off their mountain bikes… For a limited time, any and all backcountry ski photos … Read More →
Van Epps Backcountry Ski Tour
Not many people know how extroadinary the Washington Cascades are. Heck, before I moved here I had no idea just how diverse and immense the Cascades were. Thankfully, I have a much better idea now… This was one of those perfect days of backcountry skiing, … Read More →
Dreaming Big
All backcountry skiers eventually reach a point where their local stash begins to feel small. Driving up to the mountain pass, they often peer into the distance at a wicked couloir or hear rumors about this epic 40-degree 3000 ft open bowl that is just … Read More →
Recent Backcountry Ski Trip – Mt Rainier Slideshow
When it’s clear in Washington, there really is no better place than Mt Rainier. So this past weekend a group of us headed down for a quick ski. It felt more like spring then February but we weren’t complaining when we stepped out of the … Read More →
The Science Behind Avalanches
I’m not sure if this is good or bad news, but regardless, it’s news. The New York Times just ran a story on the science of avalanches. As any backcountry skier knows, understanding how avalanches work is a bit of art and science…and, in my … Read More →
US National Telemark Ski Team Heads To Europe
It’s not backcountry skiing per se, but I have to plug the US Telemark Ski Team as they represent what “backcountry skiing” used to be…well sort…at least the free heel part. My wife, Jeannine, is a member of the ski team, although is admittedly having … Read More →
North Cascades Spring Ski Tour