How Much Does it Cost to Climb to the Roof of the World in 2025? For many in the climbing community, Mount Everest stands as the pinnacle of high altitude mountaineering. The highest of the seven summits, Everest (known locally as Chomolungma in Tibetan or Sagarmatha in Nepali) is the highest point on Planet Earth. This behemoth towers a staggering 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level, the same altitude as commercial jets fly. In […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | June 12, 2025 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Skiing La Vallée Blanche, Chamonix, France Report from January 13, 2024 La Vallée Blanche La Vallée Blanche is arguably the most famous off-piste ski run in the world. Starting atop the Aiguille du Midi, average people take 4-6 hours to ski the 22 km (13.5 mile) glacier run with a 9,000-foot descent. If you have any questions or have never skied it, it is necessary to […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 22, 2024 0 Comments
The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering is a deep dive into all aspects of the sport. Countless hours have been invested by photographer, filmmaker, and IFMGA guide Mark Smiley making this a one-stop resource for beginners just starting, intermediate users who want to up their game, and even pros wanting […] Backcountry SnowBrains | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
Explore The Squaw Valley, CA Backcountry This Season With Two New Offerings From Alpenglow Expeditions Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions You’re pulling into the Squaw Valley parking lot, and there it is. The Tram Ridge is right in front of you, untracked and calling your name. In the past, your options were to poach it, and probably lose your pass, or spend a good chunk of money for a full or half-day guided trip. […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | December 19, 2019 0 Comments
Step-by-Step Ski Buying Guide Technology has grown exponentially, and next to it the huge variety of skis for every taste. With so many skis on the market, it may result complicated to choose just a single pair. It doesn’t matter if you are a novice or an expert freerider, choosing your skis can become extremely disturbing if you don’t know where to start from. Here, you’ll find a step-by-step […] Gear Matias Ricci | September 5, 2018 6 Comments
Trip Report: Skiing Antarctica With Ice Axe Expeditions 2017 **All photos in this article are from Ice Axe Expeditions’ 2017 Antarctica trip. Powder & Sunshine. Powder & Sunshine are what defined the October/November 2017 Ice Axe Expeditions Antarctica ski trip. Crisp, dry powder skiing isn’t even thought to happen in Antarctica, we know. But in late October 2017, we skied boot deep, dreamy powder on the Antarctic Peninsula. The […] Trip Report Miles Clark | March 8, 2018 1 Comment
The 2016 Buenos Aires, Argentina Transportation Guide: Buenos Aires is the capital city of Argentina. It’s one of the most beautiful cities in South America and the world. There is so much to do, to see and to enjoy, that you will want to stay forever. Moving from one place to another is not a great deal, but you must have an idea of what transportation is […] Featured Article Matias Ricci | July 13, 2016 2 Comments
Making the Epic Pilgrimage to Legendary La Grave, France La Grave, France is every passionate skier’s dream come true. La Grave is raw. It’s expansive and unbridled. There are no ropes, no boundaries, nor limits in La Grave. You do what your soul wills and your decisions are your own. To travel to La Grave is a required pilgrimage for every die hard skier and snowboarder. The key to enjoying the raw beauty of La Grave is riding with someone who knows the place inside and out. La Grave mountain guide […] SnowBrains | January 30, 2015 1 Comment
Wanna Ski & Sail The Arctic Circle? | Come With Us This May & June Ice Axe Expeditions will be sailing off to ski Spitzbergen in the Arctic Circle once again this May and June. I’ve been invited to guide on one of these trips and I’m currently looking for clients to join me on this adventure. This is an incredible sea and ski journey that involves spectacular scenery, polar bears, intense sea life, and great skiing. […] Miles Clark | April 8, 2014 0 Comments
Can We Defend the Risks We Take in the Mountains? | Adventure Journal Article: “In Defense of Taking Risks” Earlier this week, we posted an article by the New York Times titled “Is Living the Dream Worth The Risk?” The article was spurred by the 2012 avalanche death of Alaska helicopter ski guide Rob Liberman in Haines, AK while on the job. The article highlights the risk some people take and the hardships felt by their families when the risks […] SnowBrains | May 17, 2013 5 Comments
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