Archive | October, 2015

All In Ski movie

All In Ski Movie

All In Ski Movie The weather has made the switch toward ski season here in the Pacific Northwest and the ski dreaming is on in earnest. Here’s some ski stoke from the Will Wissman and the crew at Stellar Media in the form of ALL IN. It’s a collection of ski movie shorts – part I into the Idaho backcountry, part II… Read More

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patagonia snowdrifter ski pack

Patagonia Snowdrifter Ski Pack 40L

Ski Pack Testing Testing new packs often tests my patience for locating my gear as every pack has a different pocket scheme and loading style. Some speak to me, some don’t. In general, I like a simple and pretty traditional top-loading design. Other design characteristics that top my list include: dedicated avalanche safety tools zone, easy access pockets for small items, lightweight… Read More

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The Warmth of Winter – Skiing Japan

As if any of us needs another reason to dream about skiing Japan, DPS, Outdoor Research and Gore-Tex offer six minutes of temptation to book now. Three wanderers emerge from a raging Hokkaido storm, and are drawn into the light and the warmth of a mysterious doorway. The snow flies and the wind beats against the walls, but here, in… Read More

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Backyard Roots – Episode 001 ski film

It’s easy to get jaded about the Jet-A fueled, cliff hucking ski film world; a little goes a long way. It’s refreshing to see a more homespun effort that includes enviable backcountry terrain and skiers working hard to make it happen. Patience is a Virtue is a nice short grassroots ski film that hits the DIY target. These two live in Cooke… Read More

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Off-Season with T-Bar Films

With summer turning to fall and winter on the horizon, the off-season is almost behind us. The next month or two offer a chance to savor the last warmth of the sun and anticipate the ski days to come. Here’s a short film that pays tribute to the off-season from T-Bar Films, an independent media cooperative founded by brothers Elliot… Read More

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