A long-awaited trip back to Canada’s Rogers Pass brings some backcountry skiers powder, pillows, a chilly hut, and a mighty Thanksgiving.

The big, wide, open … and steep ski terrain around Jackson Hole can be dizzying to the uninitiated. Here’s a Teton appetizer for those new to the range.

Trip report of the iconic Eklutna Traverse, a ~40 mile ski touring point to point through stunning Alaska wilderness.

Trip report from a summer hike on Mount Baker’s Easton Glacier to cool off and escape wildfire smoke.

Skiing the Crestone Peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the early days.

Trip report from the Brooks Range in Alaska, making summer ski turns and avoiding bears in the Arctic.

Trip report for spring ski mountaineering ascent and descent on Rolling Mountain in the San Juans with debrief of decision making/snow quality.

Trip report from three day backcountry ski tour along the Isolation Traverse in the North Cascades in Washington.

Spring skiing in the Elk Mountains with a trip report from a successful ski mountaineering mission on Pyramid Peak and Hayden Peak.

Part I of the Adventure From Home Series in the Elk Mountains, learning ski history, seasonal snowpack and using mapping routes on Pyramid and Hayden peaks.