Mountain Flyer Magazine, March 2023

Smiles, (Lotsa) Rocks, and some Donkey Trails:

A feature story on the growing mountain bike culture of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and outlying islands.

Backcountry Magazine, February 2023

Got Accident Insurance? A service overview for readers on options for better protection - even with health insurance - from the pitfalls of the US healthcare system with some innovative indemnity programs for outdoor athletes in risky endeavors.

SKI MAGAZINE, DECEMBER 9TH, 2022

Warm weather and Europe’s energy crisis iare combining for a disastrous impact on ski resorts. Mitigation efforts to keep the season seamless are underway, but may not be enough for skiers and ski area budgets.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, November 22nd, 2022

Vision on the hill is one thing that can make or break a ski trip, or a ski run, so don’t skimp! Invest in one of these high-tech, highly engineered, optical perfection schussing-savers.

MOUNTAIN FLYER MAGAZINE, September 2022

The story of how three friends sized an opportunity to create something incredible for Montana mountain biking: the up and coming Legacy Bike Park.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, February 4th, 2022

The Ultimate Ski Trip is Back: Three ways to take in the classic ski vacation now that Europe has reopened to American travelers - from decadent to adventurous.

A look at how to handle crowds of newcomers in the backcountry with expert insights

MOUNTAIN OUTLAW, WINTER 2021-2022

The New Apres Ski: A quick look at the dwindling cultural phenomenon of the bohemian, casual, and absurdly impassioned rite of base area apres-ski traditions.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, December 18th, 2021

Once Fringe, Backcountry Ski Gear is Driving Innovations for the Resort Skier, Too: A look at the gear innovations taken from backcountry ski gear and how they are improving the resort skier’s experience, too.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, December 3rd, 2021

Technology to Keep Skiers On Track: We review a few of the newest and most useful navigation and tracking apps and gadgets to keep skiers in the know in both resorts and in the backcountry

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, June 19, 2021A Truly Hands-on Adventure: A visit to several working ranches that selectively accept guests to join the work, to learn about the beef industry, the role of responsible ranching and conservation of open space and wildlife. Here, you can ditch the vapid vacation experiences, and go home with a sense of meaning and reward.

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, June 19, 2021

A Truly Hands-on Adventure: A visit to several working ranches that selectively accept guests to join the work, to learn about the beef industry, the role of responsible ranching and conservation of open space and wildlife. Here, you can ditch the vapid vacation experiences, and go home with a sense of meaning and reward.

August 2, 2018The Wall Street JournalTravel & Adventure: How to Earn Your Guinness in DublinIreland has a new outdoor culture, including adrenaline sports easily accessible in and around the capital city of Dublin. We revisit my mother’s homelan…

August 2, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Travel & Adventure: How to Earn Your Guinness in Dublin

Ireland has a new outdoor culture, including adrenaline sports easily accessible in and around the capital city of Dublin. We revisit my mother’s homeland, of tea, rainy days, and indoor social time and switch it up with mountain biking, trail running, and kite surfing all within a half hour of the city center.

Backcountry Magazine, November 2017Thompson Pass, Alaska is a legendary mecca for big mountain skiing and riding. It's also a litmus test for a crowded public land resource with diverse user groups who often find their activities in conflict. Public…

Backcountry Magazine, November 2017

Thompson Pass, Alaska is a legendary mecca for big mountain skiing and riding. It's also a litmus test for a crowded public land resource with diverse user groups who often find their activities in conflict. Public lands managed by different agencies, safety concerns, and critical habitat for wintering wildlife issues round it out. Will the pass show us the way to collaborate, or be a victim of its popularity?

Jackson Hole Skier, Winter 2017-2018An in-depth conversation with Richard Porter, a JHMR ski patroller buried in an avalanche during control work in 1967. After an hour snow he was recovered, miraculously alive, and went on to have one of the most l…

Jackson Hole Skier, Winter 2017-2018

An in-depth conversation with Richard Porter, a JHMR ski patroller buried in an avalanche during control work in 1967. After an hour snow he was recovered, miraculously alive, and went on to have one of the most legendary runs as his namesake: Dick's Ditch.

Conde Nast Traveller, November 2017A highlight of the Anvil, a small old motel in Jackson, WYO, that renovated instead of expanding, to maintain a low-impact operation, cultural authenticity and community connections and in doing so created one of t…

Conde Nast Traveller, November 2017

A highlight of the Anvil, a small old motel in Jackson, WYO, that renovated instead of expanding, to maintain a low-impact operation, cultural authenticity and community connections and in doing so created one of the best new, most stylish ski vacation crash pads.

Winter 2017A conversation with Teton Gravity Research's cinematographer and film editor, Jill Gareffi

Winter 2017

A conversation with Teton Gravity Research's cinematographer and film editor, Jill Gareffi

January 14-15, 2017The Wall Street Journal Weekend EditionGear & GadgetsAdvances in safety technology for skiers and snowboarders on the accessories side

January 14-15, 2017

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition

Gear & Gadgets

Advances in safety technology for skiers and snowboarders on the accessories side

Winter 2017A feature story on visionary Colorado ski area and Alaska heli-ski operators, Jen and Aaron Brill, and their Alaskan operation

Winter 2017

A feature story on visionary Colorado ski area and Alaska heli-ski operators, Jen and Aaron Brill, and their Alaskan operation

January 2017A profile of backcountry skier and wolverine researcher Rebecca Watters

January 2017

A profile of backcountry skier and wolverine researcher Rebecca Watters

Volume Ten, Number TwoA look into the world of eclectic ski bum, globe-trotting vagrant, humanitarian, and music festival logistal mastermind Sharif Zawaideh

Volume Ten, Number Two

A look into the world of eclectic ski bum, globe-trotting vagrant, humanitarian, and music festival logistal mastermind Sharif Zawaideh

November 2016A profile of ski mountaineering duo Janelle and Mark Smiley

November 2016

A profile of ski mountaineering duo Janelle and Mark Smiley

Freeskier Magazine 2017 Resort GuideFeature profile of skier Owen Leeper and his home mountain of Jackson Hole, WY

Freeskier Magazine 2017 Resort Guide

Feature profile of skier Owen Leeper and his home mountain of Jackson Hole, WY

October 28-29, 2016The Wall Street Journal Weekend EditionOff Duty Travel & Adventure, The Lists IssueA short list of adrenaline-fueled adventure activities that your insurance might balk to cover

October 28-29, 2016

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition

Off Duty Travel & Adventure, The Lists Issue

A short list of adrenaline-fueled adventure activities that your insurance might balk to cover

June 18-19, 2016The Wall Street Journal Weekend EditionOff Duty Travel & Adventure50 Ways to Beat the HeatSki in the Chilean Andes; Jump in a lake in the Canadian Rockies; Take an ice bath in the Italian Alps; Summer snow in Zurich, and cold sto…

June 18-19, 2016

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition

Off Duty Travel & Adventure

50 Ways to Beat the Heat

Ski in the Chilean Andes; Jump in a lake in the Canadian Rockies; Take an ice bath in the Italian Alps; Summer snow in Zurich, and cold stones in Morocco

Summer 2016The growing culture of pushing personal athletic and mental limits in Jackson Hole.

Summer 2016

The growing culture of pushing personal athletic and mental limits in Jackson Hole.

Summer 2016The Business of Dude Ranching: the history, modern trends, and current state of affairs in the Jackson Hole valley.

Summer 2016

The Business of Dude Ranching: the history, modern trends, and current state of affairs in the Jackson Hole valley.

March 2016An essay that looks at whether the new safety gear available to backcountry skiers is actually increasing overall safety and decreasing injuries and accidents

March 2016

An essay that looks at whether the new safety gear available to backcountry skiers is actually increasing overall safety and decreasing injuries and accidents

Backcountry Magazine, March 2016A profile on Anchorage, AK-based Mountain Safety Logistics and the company role in ski movie safety and industry messages

Backcountry Magazine, March 2016

A profile on Anchorage, AK-based Mountain Safety Logistics and the company role in ski movie safety and industry messages

Teton Gravity Research, February 14, 2016Nine Types of Ski Town RelationshipsA tongue-in-cheek look at some stereotypical relationships unique to ski town culture

Teton Gravity Research, February 14, 2016

Nine Types of Ski Town Relationships

A tongue-in-cheek look at some stereotypical relationships unique to ski town culture

January 2-3, 2016The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off Duty. Travel & Adventure.Ready for the Hunt? A Getaway for First Time Hunters in Wyoming.A feature story about hunting the hard way - on horseback in the Wyoming wilderness, and what …

January 2-3, 2016

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off Duty. Travel & Adventure.

Ready for the Hunt? A Getaway for First Time Hunters in Wyoming.

A feature story about hunting the hard way - on horseback in the Wyoming wilderness, and what it means to hunt and eat meat in our modern world

January 2016The Skier's GymA look at the Jackson Hole, Wyo., locals' secret for training for bigger objectives in the mountains: the town ski hill, Snow King Mountain.

January 2016

The Skier's Gym

A look at the Jackson Hole, Wyo., locals' secret for training for bigger objectives in the mountains: the town ski hill, Snow King Mountain.

January 9-10, 2016The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off Duty. Gear and Gadgets.A heated ski boot for intermediates from Salomon to beat the cold.

January 9-10, 2016

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off Duty. Gear and Gadgets.

A heated ski boot for intermediates from Salomon to beat the cold.

January 9-10, 2016The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off Duty. Gear and GadgetsTo Each His Own Custom SkiAre custom skis right for you? A look at the trend of hand-built, customized skis and three company profiles.

January 9-10, 2016

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off Duty. Gear and Gadgets

To Each His Own Custom Ski

Are custom skis right for you? A look at the trend of hand-built, customized skis and three company profiles.

December 2015Forecast Ski Magazine (Issue 3!)An interview with the refreshing, opinionated barrier breaking big mountain phenom and skier Tatum Monod

December 2015

Forecast Ski Magazine (Issue 3!)

An interview with the refreshing, opinionated barrier breaking big mountain phenom and skier Tatum Monod

December 12-13, 2015The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off DutyMore Powder to YouA look at some interesting new ways to take a ski trip around the globe, from Wyoming to Japan

December 12-13, 2015

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off Duty

More Powder to You

A look at some interesting new ways to take a ski trip around the globe, from Wyoming to Japan

December 2015Feature story about a ski mountaineering exploration of Slovenia's fabled, off the beaten track Julian Alps. With friends Liza Sarytchev, Molly Baker, KT Miller as photographer, and a few Slovenian and Italian characters along the way.

December 2015

Feature story about a ski mountaineering exploration of Slovenia's fabled, off the beaten track Julian Alps. With friends Liza Sarytchev, Molly Baker, KT Miller as photographer, and a few Slovenian and Italian characters along the way.

December 5-6, 2015The Wall Street Journal, Weekend Edition, Off Duty20 Odd Questions: Lindsey VonnThe celebrated Olympic downhill skier dishes on life, training, duct tape, and coffee in a down to earth interview

December 5-6, 2015

The Wall Street Journal, Weekend Edition, Off Duty

20 Odd Questions: Lindsey Vonn

The celebrated Olympic downhill skier dishes on life, training, duct tape, and coffee in a down to earth interview

November 2015A conversation and profile of globe-trotting professional skier, guide, mountaineer and mother Jessica Baker

November 2015

A conversation and profile of globe-trotting professional skier, guide, mountaineer and mother Jessica Baker

Lynsey Dyer reveals her motivations for testing the waters of reality television and the world of mainstream media

Lynsey Dyer reveals her motivations for testing the waters of reality television and the world of mainstream media

Volume Nine, No. TwoA profile of Italian pro skier Giulia Monego

Volume Nine, No. Two

A profile of Italian pro skier Giulia Monego

October 2015The High Price of Powder: a tale of a deep powder and frigid temperatures

October 2015

The High Price of Powder: a tale of a deep powder and frigid temperatures

September, 2015MONOSKI FOREVER: Chamonix's Enduring Monoski CultureA feature, firsthand look at the thriving monoski culture in Chamonix, France, and its main characters

September, 2015

MONOSKI FOREVER: Chamonix's Enduring Monoski Culture

A feature, firsthand look at the thriving monoski culture in Chamonix, France, and its main characters

July 21, 2015: The Guardian SportsThe World's Most Dangerous Triathlon CourseMountain sports enthusiasts in Jackson, WY, are putting a whole new spin on the idea of a three sport triathlon, including frigid lake waters and navigating fatal exposure …

July 21, 2015: The Guardian Sports

The World's Most Dangerous Triathlon Course

Mountain sports enthusiasts in Jackson, WY, are putting a whole new spin on the idea of a three sport triathlon, including frigid lake waters and navigating fatal exposure in a three sport course

January 2015That Guy: Diego Allolio: A profile of one of Argentina's most vocal proponents of avalanche education and responsible backcountry use, and the work he is doing on the ground.

January 2015

That Guy: Diego Allolio: A profile of one of Argentina's most vocal proponents of avalanche education and responsible backcountry use, and the work he is doing on the ground.

Weekend Edition: Off Duty, Gear & Gadgets, December 20-21, 2014Uphill Skiing, Explained: In search of fresh powder and an invigorating workout, enthusiasts are skiing uphill before zooming down. A look at the best gear for alpine touringAn expla…

Weekend Edition: Off Duty, Gear & Gadgets, December 20-21, 2014

Uphill Skiing, Explained: In search of fresh powder and an invigorating workout, enthusiasts are skiing uphill before zooming down. A look at the best gear for alpine touring

An explanation of the sport and breakdown of gear with uphill skiing and downhill performance

December 2014 Photo AnnualOn Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming: A Teton Bar Crawl from Jackson's Mangy Moose to Grand Targhee's Trap BarThe tale of a six-day backcountry ski mission and search for epic lines downgraded into a three day, 27-mile traver…

December 2014 Photo Annual

On Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming: A Teton Bar Crawl from Jackson's Mangy Moose to Grand Targhee's Trap Bar

The tale of a six-day backcountry ski mission and search for epic lines downgraded into a three day, 27-mile traverse of the Teton Range

December 2014The details on AvaTech, a new avalanche information and snow science tool that may change the way in which the snow community analyzes and shares snowpack information.

December 2014

The details on AvaTech, a new avalanche information and snow science tool that may change the way in which the snow community analyzes and shares snowpack information.

Fall 2014A informal chat for SBC about life, skiing, and goals with Candide Thovex over some beers in his hometown ski area of La Clusaz, France

Fall 2014

A informal chat for SBC about life, skiing, and goals with Candide Thovex over some beers in his hometown ski area of La Clusaz, France

Weekend Edition: Off Duty Tech, November 14-15, 2014The New Breed of High Performance Wool Clothing: Long a tried-and-true textile for outdoor apparel, wool is getting engineered for higher performanceA look into the resurgence of the American texti…

Weekend Edition: Off Duty Tech, November 14-15, 2014

The New Breed of High Performance Wool Clothing: Long a tried-and-true textile for outdoor apparel, wool is getting engineered for higher performance

A look into the resurgence of the American textile supply chain and the new opportunities for small, innovative companies - including entrepreneurial sheep ranchers

October 2014 Travel GuideThat Guy: Wild Bill: In the skin track with Bill Bowen, Jackson's naked, hard charging, freest spirit

October 2014 Travel Guide

That Guy: Wild Bill: In the skin track with Bill Bowen, Jackson's naked, hard charging, freest spirit

Weekend Edition: Off Duty, Seasonal Guide, September 13-14, 2014The Off Duty Fall 50: A write-up on Maven Optics, a Wyoming-based, high-quality custom binocular company

Weekend Edition: Off Duty, Seasonal Guide, September 13-14, 2014

The Off Duty Fall 50: A write-up on Maven Optics, a Wyoming-based, high-quality custom binocular company

Summer Issue, 2014Dream Jobs: Profile of Victor, Idaho-based entrepreneur, skier, and dirt biker Kate Schade. Owner of Kate's Real Food.

Summer Issue, 2014

Dream Jobs: Profile of Victor, Idaho-based entrepreneur, skier, and dirt biker Kate Schade. Owner of Kate's Real Food.

Backcountry Magazine, February 2014That Guy: Peter Linn: Skiing with taciturn cowboy, patroller, and ski mountaineer Pete Linn.Hot Spring: The best skier's hot spring ever, deep in an isolated Andean valley on the Chile/Argentina border, days from a…

Backcountry Magazine, February 2014

That Guy: Peter Linn: Skiing with taciturn cowboy, patroller, and ski mountaineer Pete Linn.

Hot Spring: The best skier's hot spring ever, deep in an isolated Andean valley on the Chile/Argentina border, days from anything.

Backcountry Magazine January 2014Norway: A feature story on the expansive Den Norske Turistforning (DNT) Association hut system in a backcountry skier's paradise of fjords and mountains.Women's Specific Gear: Necessity or Preference: A piece explori…

Backcountry Magazine January 2014

Norway: A feature story on the expansive Den Norske Turistforning (DNT) Association hut system in a backcountry skier's paradise of fjords and mountains.

Women's Specific Gear: Necessity or Preference: A piece exploring whether the trend is science or just marketing hype

Freeskier Backcountry Issue, 2014Profile of Canadian skier and guide Christina LustenbergerHuts: Insider contributions to a global guide on backcountry ski huts

Freeskier Backcountry Issue, 2014

Profile of Canadian skier and guide Christina Lustenberger

Huts: Insider contributions to a global guide on backcountry ski huts

Buyers Guide 2013Gear write ups on new 2014 skis and boots from Powder Week

Buyers Guide 2013

Gear write ups on new 2014 skis and boots from Powder Week

Volume 6.4, Photo Annual, 2013Hankin Evelyn: A ski touring only ski area in northern British Columbia, outside the town of Smithers

Volume 6.4, Photo Annual, 2013

Hankin Evelyn: A ski touring only ski area in northern British Columbia, outside the town of Smithers

Volume 6.1, Summer 2012The Great Disappearing Act: Feature profile on Kristen Ulmer, one of freeskiing's most talented female pioneers and biggest characters - until she vanished from the scene.

Volume 6.1, Summer 2012

The Great Disappearing Act: Feature profile on Kristen Ulmer, one of freeskiing's most talented female pioneers and biggest characters - until she vanished from the scene.

Summer 2012GLITZ IN THE SOUTHERN CONE: A tale of digress: Tempted by Argentina's incredible style and designers, finishing off a ski expedition with hunt to find a fabulous dress (after stashing 100-plus lbs of mountain gear in storage)

Summer 2012

GLITZ IN THE SOUTHERN CONE: A tale of digress: Tempted by Argentina's incredible style and designers, finishing off a ski expedition with hunt to find a fabulous dress (after stashing 100-plus lbs of mountain gear in storage)

November 2012HITCHER: Contributing to the 'bad' segment, a amusing tale of mishaps stemming from hitching a ride to Roger's Pass from Revelstoke with the worst ski and backcountry buddy

November 2012

HITCHER: Contributing to the 'bad' segment, a amusing tale of mishaps stemming from hitching a ride to Roger's Pass from Revelstoke with the worst ski and backcountry buddy

2013Aspen's Apres Bike

2013

Aspen's Apres Bike

Volume 4.4, Summer 2011CAUGHT PANTS DOWN, IN THE ARGENTINE BACKCOUNTRY: Ever had a bad day skiing? Not like this. The comical first person tale of a solo tour ski tour outside of Caviahue, Neuquen, gone disastrously, mortifyingly wrong.

Volume 4.4, Summer 2011

CAUGHT PANTS DOWN, IN THE ARGENTINE BACKCOUNTRY: Ever had a bad day skiing? Not like this. The comical first person tale of a solo tour ski tour outside of Caviahue, Neuquen, gone disastrously, mortifyingly wrong.

November 2010TETON PASS AMBASSADOR: After controversy dissolves, Jay Pistono reeducates Teton Pass users

November 2010

TETON PASS AMBASSADOR: After controversy dissolves, Jay Pistono reeducates Teton Pass users

Volume 3.4, Summer 2010ANDES: The introduction to the Andes mountain segment, one of five sections of the photo bookSWIFT SILENT DEEP: The story of the movie on the Jackson Hole Hole Force, with interviews and history

Volume 3.4, Summer 2010

ANDES: The introduction to the Andes mountain segment, one of five sections of the photo book

SWIFT SILENT DEEP: The story of the movie on the Jackson Hole Hole Force, with interviews and history

Volume 3.2, Fall 2009NO HAY NIEVE: A gallivanting hunt ruled on faith in a myth, word of mouth, a (once a week) local bus, gaucho horses, and skintracks to find a remote stone hut, hot springs, and two reclusive professional French snowboarders deep…

Volume 3.2, Fall 2009

NO HAY NIEVE: A gallivanting hunt ruled on faith in a myth, word of mouth, a (once a week) local bus, gaucho horses, and skintracks to find a remote stone hut, hot springs, and two reclusive professional French snowboarders deep in the Andean backcountry.