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I was born and raised in Chugiak, Alaska. I've been skiing for over 25 years and graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a degree in Culinary Arts. During the 2 months of summer, I also enjoy hiking, fishing, longboarding and camping. My winters are spent at and on the mountain, I’ve worked at ski resorts across the country from Washington to Colorado to Michigan. I currently reside in the Great Lakes state of Michigan with my longtime girlfriend Amanda, and we’ve been spending our time traveling to new states and countries to relax on the beautiful beaches, hike new mountains, catch fresh powder, and enjoy the local food along the way.

How Vail Resorts’ Mt. Brighton Operates and Creates Snow in the Midwest Amid an Ever-Changing Climate

Located in a metro area of nearly 5 million people and at an elevation of only 230 feet, Michigan’s Mt. Brighton might not initially sound like a destination resort. However, thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmaking abilities and varied terrain, Mt. Brighton operates successfully even under some of the most unpredictable weather conditions in the country. Since 1960, the well-known resort […]
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Alyeska, AK—Where Mountains, Oceans, and Glaciers Collide in the Last Frontier

When people think of skiing in Alaska, they tend to think of gnarly backcountry runs fraught with avalanche danger, dropping out of helicopters onto untouched powder, and endless glades for only the most advanced skiers and riders. While that may be true for Alyeska, America’s northernmost winter resort destination, you’re equally likely to find calm groomers that stretch for miles […]
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