Spirit of Snow
A tour of backcountry skiing’s roots–from its origins in Central Asia and Scandanavia to the 10th Mountain Division in WII to present day freeriders–that is… Read More »Spirit of Snow
Cloudveil Zorro Jacket: A Masterpiece
When I was taking my ski exam in Europe, back in 1998, I was nicknamed “Zorro” by Bela Vadasz, one of the examiners. But truly,… Read More »Cloudveil Zorro Jacket: A Masterpiece
Inspirations, Part II: High Alaska
Kelly Cordes and Masatoshi Kuriaki share their inspiration. “High Alaska, the classic from Jonathan Waterman, started it all for me. But different writings have influenced… Read More »Inspirations, Part II: High Alaska
Climbers Turn Out To Honor Sir Edmund Hillary
It was impressive to see five of the remaining 1953 Everest Expedition at Sir Edmund Hillary’s funeral in Auckland, New Zealand.
Climber
Follow a solo alpinist as he comes face to face with his fears on a difficult peak.
DMM Revolution Ice Screws: The Next Go-To Screw?
DMM claims they put a lot of research into these new screws, and it showed the first time I placed one. It quickly bit into… Read More »DMM Revolution Ice Screws: The Next Go-To Screw?
The 2008 Alpinist Film Festival
Four nights. Twenty-two films. Eight premieres. One Grand Prize winner. $7,000+ raised for Surf Aid International. One bag of trash.