Photo of the Week: Summer Survival

There are many wonderful ways we all cope with the relative lack of snow in the summer months, yet none compares to the thrill of riding an ocean wave… This one courtesy of Hurricane Danielle.

Photo of the Week: Ski Training, Family Style

Fellow Montana-based writer and photographer, Aaron Teasdale, recently embarked on a seriously inspiring, pedal-powered family vacation that will undoubtedly have the Teasdale family in great shape for the coming ski season… Check out what they are up to HERE. Photo credit: Aaron Teasdale

Monthly Gear Giveaway – Aug/Sept: What trail?

Last month, everyone made great guesses, but no one guessed the three animals that we see most in Vermont’s high-elevation conifer forest mid-winter:

Raven!
Partridge (Grouse)
Snowshoe Hare

So, we still have another pair of Darn Tough socks to giveaway, as well as nice wool, reversible (solid or stripes!) ski hat from Mammut. To win, be the first to guess the name of the Vermont ski trail featured in the photo below. (Click on photo within full post to zoom) Please leave your guess in the comments area below – …

Photo of the Week: New Hampshire

Looking south and east toward the high peaks of New Hampshire’s White Mountains…

Photo of the Week: Old Sign in the Dacks

We’re not really sure how old this sign really is, but we thought it was worth sharing with everyone. We recently spotted it while skiing past the old “practice slope” near the Adirondack Loj trailhead in New York’s High Peaks region. – Brian

Backcountry Film Festival – Call for Submissions

Boise, ID – Winter Wildlands Alliance is seeking entries for its 6th annual Backcountry Film Festival.

The Backcountry Film Festival seeks to promote the work of grassroots filmmakers who tell compelling and entertaining stories of backcountry, nonmotorized recreation and environmental preservation. Do you have a compelling story, some quality footage and a keen eye for a fun, educational or juicy topic?

This year’s categories are: Best Short Short (under 5 minutes), Best Environmental Message and Best …

Photo of the Week: Summer Survival

There are many wonderful ways we all cope with the relative lack of snow in the summer months, yet none compares to the thrill of riding an ocean wave… This one courtesy of Hurricane Danielle.

Photo of the Week: Chest Deep Ferns

Need we say more?

Happy summer everyone!

-Brian

Photo of the Week: Ski Training, Family Style

Fellow Montana-based writer and photographer, Aaron Teasdale, recently embarked on a seriously inspiring, pedal-powered family vacation that will undoubtedly have the Teasdale family in great shape for the coming ski season… Check out what they are up to HERE. Photo credit: Aaron Teasdale