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Photo of the Week: A Three Sandwich Day

You know you are in for a great adventure – at least you had better be –...

Surfing Arctic Norway

We recently stumbled upon this terrific short film about Arctic Norway – produced from a surfer’s perspective....

Photo of the Week: The Arctic Alps

Vermonters Forrest Twombly, Emily Johnson and Thomas Hite, with their skiing and camping gear in tow, pedal...

Photo of the Week: Summer Survival

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.

August 30, 2010 | 3 comments | Read More »

Photo of the Week: Ski Training, Family Style

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

August 21, 2010 | No comment | Read More »

Monthly Gear Giveaway – Aug/Sept: What trail?

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 – …

August 20, 2010 | 8 comments | Read More »

Photo of the Week: New Hampshire

Photo of the Week: New Hampshire

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

August 13, 2010 | No comment | Read More »

Photo of the Week: Old Sign in the Dacks

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

August 5, 2010 | No comment | Read More »

Backcountry Film Festival – Call for Submissions

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 …

August 2, 2010 | No comment | Read More »

Photo of the Week: Summer Survival

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.

August 30, 2010 | 3 comments | Read More »

Photo of the Week: Chest Deep Ferns

Photo of the Week: Chest Deep Ferns

Need we say more?

Happy summer everyone!

-Brian

June 24, 2010 | 1 comment | Read More »

Photo of the Week: Ski Training, Family Style

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

August 21, 2010 | No comment | Read More »

Gear

2 Wheels, 2 Planks: The Ski Bike

2 Wheels, 2 Planks: The Ski Bike

(Click on image to enlarge) Here’s one of the four bicycles (with some refinements reminaing) that our crew we’ll begin riding this...

Apr 21, 2010 | No comment | Read More »
Winter 09-10 Backcountry Ski Review

Winter 09-10 Backcountry Ski Review

Skis designed with the downhill oriented skier in mind (lift served and backcountry, telmark or AT) continue to feature ever-widening dimensions,...

Feb 3, 2010 | 1 comment | Read More »
Backcountry Skiing Gear Primer

Backcountry Skiing Gear Primer

By Brian Mohr Every snow season, we encounter more and more skiers and riders who want to take to the“backcountry” – that...

Sep 4, 2009 | 1 comment | Read More »

Culture

Photo of the Week: Ski Training, Family Style

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...

Aug 21, 2010 | No comment | Read More »
Photo of the Week: Old Sign in the Dacks

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...

Aug 5, 2010 | No comment | Read More »
Backcountry Film Festival – Call for Submissions

Backcountry Film Festival – Call for Submissions

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

Aug 2, 2010 | No comment | Read More »