My Best Photography from December 2010


While everyone seems to be uploading GoPro footage, no one seems to care anymore about high-quality stills of skiing and the ski lifestyle. Perhaps no one has the patience anymore to do proper photo shoots unless they will get paid or benefit in someway. This is disappointing, I love photography, especially that of skiing and the ski culture, so here are my best shots from the month of December. [Read More...]

138mm Underfoot


...there is another variable that can make or break the "experience" of backcountry skiing: equipment. Having the right equipment can make good days great, and having the wrong equipment can make good days somewhat miserable. [Read More..]

Return to Capitol

Two years ago, after skiing off the summit of Quandary Peak, I began my "Summer of 14er Fever," with the crux being an ascent of Capitol Peak with my brother Steve. A couple of weeks ago, Chris expressed desire to doing Capitol, and I thought it would be a perfect warm-up for my summer of … Continue reading Return to Capitol

North Maroon Peak – Photos

After I went by the SickStickz World Headquarters last Friday to pick up next year's prototypes and the new title of SickStickz Brand Ambassador, Tyler, Chris, and I made our way to Aspen for what I had dubbed my season's Trophy Line. Tyler had mentioned "Ringing the Bells" way back in September. After a series … Continue reading North Maroon Peak – Photos

Mt. Yale – Silver Creek Bowl Avalanche

OK, first off, you should know that despite what happened, Collin is alive and healthy with a bruised shin and he'll probably be skiing with his tail between his legs for a while. I can't really describe what he went through, but I'll tell you the events leading up to what happened. Secondly, we were … Continue reading Mt. Yale – Silver Creek Bowl Avalanche