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Avalanches and the human condition:
Avalanches and the human condition:

For me, the telltale word in this statement is "rationality." When dealing with avalanches, there is an assumption that people come from a place of rationality until proven otherwise. We assume the line seduced them to ride it because it was enticing. I think it is more complicated.

Lessons from an Avalanche: Humility and Vulnerability - The Risk Manager’s Two Most Useful Tools
Lessons from an Avalanche: Humility and Vulnerability - The Risk Manager’s Two Most Useful Tools

He was watching me as he heard the snow settle; it is an eerie, hollow bass note associated with the movement of vast amounts of air. I know how disturbing that sound is; it was my cue to frantically assess the situation and try to figure out what to do next.

So You Want To Start Riding In The Colorado Backcountry:
So You Want To Start Riding In The Colorado Backcountry:

Part 1 - COLORADO, SNOW, AND COVID-19.

First of all, WELCOME. I know starting new activities in the outdoors can seem intimidating and sometimes feels like those who have already made it have closed the door behind them. Thankfully, there is enough room for us all when we are thoughtful and act in a way that benefits each other and our environment. And let's be real here, this is one of the greatest games of all time, what's not to love?

So You Want To Start Riding In The Backcountry:
So You Want To Start Riding In The Backcountry:

Part 1 - EIGHT THINGS TO UNDERSTAND AS YOU BEGIN THE JOURNEY

First of all, WELCOME. I know starting new activities in the outdoors can seem intimidating and sometimes feels like those who have already made it have closed the door behind them. Thankfully, there is enough room for us all when we are thoughtful and act in a way that benefits each other and our environment. And let's be real here, this is one of the greatest games of all time, what's not to love?

 Backcountry “Stoke & Thoughts” Ski Videos

For Parents:

This video is about skiing in the backcountry with a teenager and cashing in on the investment.
How do you set your child up for success in a changing world? How do you build a great relationship with them? How do you help them reach beyond what they are comfortable with? How do you get them to put the screen down? How do you bring them adventure? These are the thoughts that consume me.
A considered look at the reasons for taking my boy skiing and encouraging him into the backcountry.
A 30-second video of a boy and his dog sharing stoke on a backcountry powder day.
This video is about a teen skiing 14ers
This video is about how real we need to make teen adventures
Creating connections, providing metaphors & clearing out the cobwebs

And Everyone Else

Spring skiing in the CO backcountry, contemplating a tragic avalanche and coming to terms with what we need to do to avoid them.
This video is about Life in a time of Corona
This video is about the beginning of Couloir Season
The early 2018/19 season skiing in Colorado has been amazing this year. Here are my first 14 days.