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 →
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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 →
Think Outside the Box: Beautiful & Inspiring Winter Landscape & Skiing Photos For the Holidays!
Time is running out on holiday shopping. Which is kind of scary, because with Christmas only a couple weeks away, there still is barely any snow in them hills! I woke up this morning, as I do every day, looked out the window and the … Read More →
The Real Deal: Backcountry Skiing Avalanche Video
A Dozen More Turns is a reminder that anything can happen to anyone while backcountry skiing.

Backcountry Ski Season Is Coming…Are you Ready?
I don’t think words are required for this one. Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska from Chappy on Vimeo.