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  • Gear For Ski Alpinism

    by Sam Hennessey April 11, 2022
    by Sam Hennessey April 11, 2022

    Sam Hennessey gets granular with the gear. He details the ski alpinism hard and soft goods to make the most of the Alaska Range.

  • SkiTheBig3 — Anton’s Gear

    by Anton Sponar October 31, 2014
    by Anton Sponar October 31, 2014

    Alpinist Anton Sponar’s gear choices for skiing the three highest peaks in Alaska during one expedition.

  • #SkiTheBig3 — Retrospective

    by Aaron Diamond September 17, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond September 17, 2014

    Retrospective thoughts on backcountry skiing Alaska’s 3 big peaks, Denali, Hunter and Foraker, all during one expedition.

  • Jordan’s Gear Pile — #SkiTheBig3, Alaska

    by Jordan White August 18, 2014
    by Jordan White August 18, 2014

    Details about gear choices for Alaska Range ski mountaineering, tips and information about skis, solar power, tents, clothing and more.

  • Snowboarder’s Gear List — #SkiTheBig3 Alaska

    by Aaron Diamond July 18, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond July 18, 2014

    Backcountry gear list for snowboarder Aaron Diamond, SkiTheBig3 Alaska expedition climbed Denali, Hunter and Foraker all in one trip, equipment was key.

  • Denali Climb and Ski Photos — #SkiTheBig3

    by Jordan White June 7, 2014
    by Jordan White June 7, 2014

    Photos of Denali McKinley climb and ski in June of 2014, using Washburn Ridge West Buttress with Autobahn Phantom Headwall as route.

  • #SkiTheBig3 CONGRATULATIONS Denali Ski Descent TR

    by Aaron Diamond June 6, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond June 6, 2014

    Ski the big 3 does ski descent of Denali for the trifecta, Hunter, Foraker, McKinley ski mountaineering expedition.

  • #SkiTheBig3 ON TOP OF DENALI — SKIED & returned to camp!

    by Lou Dawson June 3, 2014
    by Lou Dawson June 3, 2014

    Expedition on top of Denali, map showing Denali climbing and skiing, SkiTheBig3 expedition 2014.

  • #SkiTheBig3 — Tent Testing, Ice Walking, Skiing

    by Aaron Diamond June 2, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond June 2, 2014

    Expedition in Alaska attempting to ski the big three, Hunter, Foraker, Denali, they’re got the first two and are working on McKinley.

  • To Papa, from Denali — #SkiTheBig3

    by Jordan White May 30, 2014
    by Jordan White May 30, 2014

    Jordan White writes a tribute to his father Kip, who died in a climbing accident 9 years ago today, in this message from Denali.

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