With the busy summer tourist season in full swing, I’ve been ‘making the donuts’, yet somehow still managed to pull off a three-day ski trip into the Wind River Range last weekend. I wanted to go earlier this spring/summer, say 1-2 months ago, but it just didn’t work out with partners and schedules. Luckily though, [...]
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Titcomb Basin, 2011
by July 14th, 2011Buck Shot Slideshow
by June 11th, 2011Got out yesterday with Reed Finlay to ski a fun line on Buck Mountain I hadn’t skied before called “Buck Shot”. It’s kind of the north east face of the mountain and consists of two big hourglass-like features and is a 2000′ shot right into Avalanche Canyon. The top was steep, but not too steep [...]
The Early Bird Gets the Worm on Static Peak
by May 13th, 2011With the warmish temperatures we’ve been having lately (both day and night) and shallow freezes in the snowpack, it’s no wonder there seems to be little skier traffic in the hills recently. Low and behold though, our now historic snow-pack is starting to consolidate and there is some good skiing to be had…you just have [...]
Will The Gov’t Shutdown Affect Your Ski Plans?
by April 7th, 2011Click on picture for larger image.> Thinking about going backcountry skiing in Grand Teton National Park this weekend? Or how about a bike ride on the freshly plowed inner park road? Well, you better start putting together a Plan B, because if Congress can’t get it together and figure out this budget thing, pretty much [...]
New Zealand Photo Purge, Part II
by November 2nd, 2010Definition of Backcountry, Frontcountry, Sidecountry and Slackcountry Skiing
by April 5th, 2010Sure wish I knew who keeps making these videos! If I hear one more person say that they “skied the backcountry today” after riding the tram…I’m gonna puke! To purists like myself (maybe?) there is a BIG difference between backcountry, frontcountry, sidecountry and slackcountry. Yeah, we can have fun in all of them, but with [...]
Coke Can Backcountry Stove
by April 27th, 2009I’m more of a coffee guy myself…but I think this is pretty cool. Click Here for ALL On Sale Products from Backcountry.com. Offer Valid While Supplies Last.
Randosteve’s Backcountry Skiing Haul Sled
by April 16th, 2009Heading out of town and into the mountains for a few days. Be back next week. Have a great weekend. Live to ski!
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