In this episode, Andrew McLean keeps the steeps within reach and discusses how proper preparation and methodical turns can get you down the vert gracefully.
Ski Mountaineering Skills with Andrew McLean: Skinning
In this Episode: Andrew McLean teaches skinning with style, from kickturns to sidehilling. Catch his pointers to keep steady on the up.
Free to ski: In film “Liberarsi” four Italian stallions ski big lines every damn weekend
We have all seen our fair share of ski flicks, but it’s especially inspiring when a film documents the achievements of everyday skiers and riders, not just the pros. And Liberarsi, a film out today, looks to achieve this regular guy/gal feel.
Kickturns and Kickstarters: The Segal Sisters on their upcoming film
For the November Issue of Backcountry Magazine, we’re highlighting the most influential spouses, siblings, parents and kids in the sport, focusing on more than 30 families who enrich the backcountry community with their love for each other and the outdoors. And this past week, featured sisters Nat and Anna Segal released a Kickstarter to fund their sibling film project, Finding the Line, shot by Bjarne Salen.
The Family Issue: Introducing the Yanceys in a documentary by Three Peaks Media
For the November Issue of Backcountry Magazine, we’re highlighting the most influential spouses, siblings, parents and kids in the sport, focusing on more than 30 families who enrich the backcountry community with their love for each other and the outdoors.
Schlarb-Wolf Productions releases documentary on skiing Silverton’s Hardrock 100 course
This past week, Schlarb-Wolf Productions released the video shot and edited by Noah Howell documenting the first ski attempt of the Hardrock 100 route in Silverton, Colo.
Jordan Manley’s “A Skier’s Journey” returns for its final season
After a three-year hiatus in the Arc’teryx-sponsored series, A Skier’s Journey is back for its fourth and final season. Over three episodes, Manley will explore Iran, China and, finally, will return to his home to film the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia. The Iran episode is available for the first time today.
Summer Stashes: Vasu Sojitra escapes the crowds off Beartooth Highway
All summer long, we will add to the growing list of places where you can find snowy terrain to beat the heat for our series “Summer Stashes.” This week, we talked with Vasu Sojitra who spent Memorial Day weekend in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana.
Summer Stashes: Volcanic Lassen Peak holds steady through June
All summer long, we will add to the growing list of places where you can find snowy terrain to beat the heat. This week, we travel to California, where on Lassen Peak, founder of the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance Rich Meyer and his friend Dean Amundsen make some turns before it all melts away.
Mission Memorial Day 2016: Josh Jespersen summits Denali to remember fallen vets
In April, we caught up with Navy SEAL Joshua Jespersen to talk about Mission Memorial Day (MMD), is his initiative to bring meaning back to the holiday through an annual trip to Denali. There he and his team travel with flags adorned with the names of fallen soldiers to commemorate their service and bravery.
