BACKCOUNTRY MAGAZINE
January, 2025
THE SKI JOURNAL, VOL 18, NO. 2
ANDERMATT, SWITZERLAND
SLATE MAGAZINE
July 4th, 2024
What Happened When Teton Pass Collapsed
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, March 24, 2024
JACKSON HOLE NEWS AND GUIDE
BACKCOUNTRY MAGAZINE, April 2024
A feature profile on former racer and professional backcountry snowboarder Sean Busby, his inspiring story of immune disorders, his gritty, resilient, response, and the rich life he and his wife Mollie have built outside the Brooks Range in Alaska.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, December 16th and 17th
BACKCOUNTRY MAGAZINE, November 2023
LEADING LADIES: Tromsø Ski Guides, a female owned+operated service in Arctic Norway (and beyond). Pro skier Molly Armanino and I traveled there to ski fjords, eat brunøst galore, and see the future of ski guiding .
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, November 25th and 26th
SKI MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER 24TH, 2023
SLOVENIA: A skier’s guide to the hidden gems in Slovenia’s Julian Alps and around the country
THE SKI JOURNAL, VOL. 17 Issue One
A feature profile on the delightful genius of professional skier and environmentalist Molly Armanino, on and off the snow
SKI MAGAZINE, AUGUST 14th 2023
Backcountry Magazine, April 2023
Business and Pleasure: A feature on some old friends’ and an ambitious new endeavor for skiers and backcountry ski access deep in the Argentine Andes
Mountain Flyer Magazine, March 2023
Smiles, (Lotsa) Rocks, and some Donkey Trails:
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.
BACKCOUNTRY MAGAZINE 2023 Photo Annual
A story on the near loss and the salvation of Missoula, Montana’s beloved Marshall Mountain Ski Area
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, JOURNAL REPORTS, August 17th, 2022
SKI Magazine, July 15th
An insider’s guide to seven of Argentina and Chile’s most legendary ski areas worth a visit
June 6, 2022
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, JOURNAL REPORTS, February 24, 2022
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, October 23, 2021
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.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, August 7, 2021
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, March 27, 2021
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, FEBRUARY 20, 2021
Jackson Hole, Hold the Frills: A look into how several ski resort experiences were holding up in the pandemic, crowd control and compliance - or lack thereof - were affecting areas. And of course if the skiing was still fun - which is was, in places with fewer lift lines, that is.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, WEEKEND EDITION, NOVEMBER 28-29, 2020
MOUNTAIN OUTLAW, WINTER 2021
JACKSON HOLE MAGAZINE, Winter, 2021
February 8th-9th, 2020
Weekend Edition, Gear & Gadgets
February 8th-9th, 2020
Weekend Edition, Adventure & Travel
Five Uncrowded, Unpretentious Ski Resorts: A look at the appeal of independent ski resorts staunchly refusing to join the industry consolidation and ensuing commercialization, giving discerning skiers an option for refreshing, unique experiences from ski culture to interaction with nature.
Mountain Outlaw Magazine, Winter 2020
January 10th-11th, 2020
The Wall Street Journal
Weekend Edition, Travel & Adventure
REI Co-op Journal, December 4th, 2019
Backcountry Magazine, December 2019
March 13th, 2019
Outside Online
Actually, the Mega Pass is Killing Skiing
December 5th, 2018
Travel & Adventure
Jackson Hole Magazine, Winter 2018-2019
A story about a multi-day freeski traverse I took with two friends, across the Teton Range from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to Grand Targhee.
Jackson Hole Magazine, Winter 2018-2019
A cover story feature on the state of the modern ski bum. Still going strong, albeit evolved, and a distinct lifestyle.
October 26, 2018
The Wall Street Journal
The Lists Issue
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.
February 23-24, 2018
The Wall Street Journal
Weekend Edition, Travel & Adventure
March 27, 2018
The Wall Street Journal
Off Duty Spring 50
Spring Issue, 2018
Big Life Magazine feature on the unique sub-culture of shed hunting, with its rewards, restrictions, and, it turns out, more rewarding then antlers is observing the nuances of the complex natural world next door.
January 20-21, 2018
The Wall Street Journal
Weekend Edition, Gear & Gadgets
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 2017-2018
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 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.
September 16-17, 2017
The Wall Street Journal
The Off Duty Fall Fifty
July 29-30, 2017
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition
Summer 2017, Jackson Hole Magazine
The Skyline Trail: A history and highlights of new 6-mile bike and hike trail on US Forest Service land (Bridger-Teton National Forest).
June 23, 2017
February 25-26, 2017
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition
Winter 2017
A conversation with Teton Gravity Research's cinematographer and film editor, Jill Gareffi
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 2017
A feature story on visionary Colorado ski area and Alaska heli-ski operators, Jen and Aaron Brill, and their Alaskan operation
January 2017
A profile of backcountry skier and wolverine researcher Rebecca Watters
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 2016
A profile of ski mountaineering duo Janelle and Mark Smiley
Freeskier Magazine 2017 Resort Guide
Feature profile of skier Owen Leeper and his home mountain of Jackson Hole, WY
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
October 8-9, 2016
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition
Tech: Gear & Gadgets
September 17-18, 2016
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition
Gear & Gadgets: The Fall Fifity
August 6-7, 2016
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition
Off Duty Gear & Gadgets
September 17-18, 2016
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition
Off Duty Travel & Adventure: The Fall Fifty
A quick look at Colorado's historic thermal resorts and undeveloped natural hot springs
June 18-19, 2016
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition
Off Duty Travel & Adventure
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 2016
The growing culture of pushing personal athletic and mental limits in Jackson Hole.
Summer 2016
The Business of Dude Ranching: the history, modern trends, and current state of affairs in the Jackson Hole valley.
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 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, 2016
Nine Types of Ski Town Relationships
A tongue-in-cheek look at some stereotypical relationships unique to ski town culture
February 13-14, 2016
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition
Off Duty, Travel & Adventure
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.
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, 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, 2016
The Wall Street Journal Weekend Edition, Off Duty. Gear and Gadgets
To Each His Own Custom Ski
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, 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 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, 2015
The Wall Street Journal, Weekend Edition, Off Duty
20 Odd Questions: Lindsey Vonn
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
Volume Nine, No. Two
A profile of Italian pro skier Giulia Monego
October 2015
The High Price of Powder: a tale of a deep powder and frigid temperatures
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 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
TetonGravity.com, April 2015
A visit to bare-bones skier hut in Schladming, Austria, for TGR's Base Camp Column
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, 2014
An explanation of the sport and breakdown of gear with uphill skiing and downhill performance
December 2014 Photo Annual
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 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 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, 2014
A look into the resurgence of the American textile supply chain and the new opportunities for small, innovative companies - including entrepreneurial sheep ranchers
Weekend Edition: Off Duty, Travel & Adventure, November 1-2, 2014
October 2014 Travel Guide
That Guy: Wild Bill: In the skin track with Bill Bowen, Jackson's naked, hard charging, freest spirit
Teton Gravity.com, May, 2015
A chat with the low key yet super-skilled ski mountaineer, photographer and Montana girl Kt Miller
Winter 2014-15
First person account of a multi-day trip to the Teton Range yurt system run by Rendevous Mountain Guides
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, 2014
Dream Jobs: Profile of Victor, Idaho-based entrepreneur, skier, and dirt biker Kate Schade. Owner of Kate's Real Food.
Weekend Edition: Off Duty, Seasonal Guide, April 1-2, 2014
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 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, 2014
Profile of Canadian skier and guide Christina Lustenberger
Huts: Insider contributions to a global guide on backcountry ski huts
Weekend Edition: Off Duty, Travel & Adventure, January 25-26, 2014
Weekend Edition: Off Duty, Gear and Gadgets January 25-26, 2014
Skiing, The Photo Issue, October 2013
Weekend Edition, Travel & Adventure, Off Duty, December 28-29, 2013
Weekend Edition, Gear and Gadgets, Off Duty, November 16-17, 2013
Weekend Edition: Gear and Gadgets, Off Duty, November 3-4, 2013
The Most Innovative Ski Gear of the Season: The best gear for all levels of skiers and snowboarders
Buyers Guide 2013
Gear write ups on new 2014 skis and boots from Powder Week
Volume 7.1, Summer 2013
Volume 6.4, Photo Annual, 2013
Hankin Evelyn: A ski touring only ski area in northern British Columbia, outside the town of Smithers
ESPN X Games, April 2014
Catching up with Cody Barnhill, pro skier and star of Sweetgrass Productions 'Valhalla.'
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.
Weekend Edition: Travel & Adventure, Off Duty, June 16-17, 2012
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)
Weekend Edition: Travel & Adventure, Off Duty, March 10-11, 2012
Weekend Edition: Travel & Adventure, January 15-16, 2012
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
2013
Aspen's Apres Bike
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 2010
TETON PASS AMBASSADOR: After controversy dissolves, Jay Pistono reeducates Teton Pass users
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 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.
February 2012
October 2009
RAGS TO RICHES: Jackson Hole's new tram and persistent, dirtbag culture
ESPN, June 24, 2014
ESPN, March 5, 2012
ESPN, August 31, 2011
Talking with Rory Bushfield about skiing, flying, Hollywood and the late Sarah Burke
Winter 2012