First Shot: Backcountry Skiing with the New Canon Rebel T2i
Yesterday was the first day I was able to try out my new Canon Rebel T2i DSLR out in the wilds. And, what better way to do that than with a trip up to the North Cascades HWY for some backcountry skiing. It was a beautiful day for being out which meant, somewhat unfortunately, it [...]
Just Added! April Backcountry Skiing Calendar For Your Desktop
Ok, so it may be a bit earlier to ski Mt Rainier (at least from the summit) but I can’t help but think spring ski touring is right around the corner. Of course, if you were out last weekend enjoying the deepest snow of the year, spring feels a long long ways away. Making the [...]
Backcountry Skiing Calendar – March
Depending on who you ask, the weather in the Pacific NW has either been really nice (lots of sun), or really crappy (little snow.) Regardless, the goods are still out there. This backcountry ski photo was shot during an epic week-long trip to the Fairy Meadows hut in the Selkirk mountains of British Columbia. Making [...]
Backcountry Skiing Calendar Wallpaper – February
February is half over yes, but it’s never too late for a little winter inspiration. I can’t say it feels like February here in Washington, but than again it’s hard to complain when the sun is shining this bright. Making the below photo your desktop wallpaper is easy: click image Mac: right click and “Set [...]
New Ski Photo Calendar For Desktop – Mt St Helens
Here’s the newest addition to a growing desktop calendar series of backcountry skiing photos. This is a favorite skiing photo of mine, taken on Mt St Helens with Mt Adams in the background. Making the below photo your desktop wallpaper is easy: click image Mac: right click and “Set as Desktop Background” PC: click image [...]
Backcountry Ski Photo Desktop Wallpaper Calendar…take one
This is the first in a new series of adventure photos I’ll be sharing for use as desktop wallpaper calendars. As it is winter, a skiing photo seems appropriate. There should be more to come soon. Making the below photo your desktop wallpaper is easy: click image right click and “save image as…” Mac: right [...]
Harding Mountain Panoramic Ski Photo
In addition to some of the backcountry ski photos I took during our ski tour to Harding Mountain, I managed to snap of a quick panorama from the top. Handheld, I took 10 shots from left to right, which were later combined in the newest version of Photoshop Elements. The only post-processing involved (in Lightroom) [...]
Harding Mountain – Recent Backcountry Skiing Photos
What a finicky winter we’re having here in the Pacific NW. Early on we had more snow then we knew what to do with. Last weekend, for this ski tour to Harding Mountain, we enjoyed spring-like corn near the summit and about 4-6 inches of hoar-frost powder in the valley and more shaded spots. Harding [...]
Gear Report: Lowepro Slingshot 200 Camera Bag
I love outdoor gear. My ‘office’ is crowded with bikes, skis, soft-shell jackets, etc…but really, when I look at it all, I’m pleased that all of it gets used. Very little of it collects dust. So as much as I would enjoy contributing to our ailing economy by buying even more stuff, I’d much rather [...]
Winter Photography Print Sale!
It doesn’t necessarily feel like spring here in the Pacific Northwest, but there are signs it’s inevitable. Flowers are sprouting, the snow is melting faster… For a very limited time I’m offering 50% off any photograph that has snow in it! Below is a small selection. View even more WINTER PHOTOGRAPHS here View even more [...]
Why I Backcountry Ski
Sometimes you forget why. The other day I was reminded. Below is a photographic journey into the central Washington Cascades for a day of backcountry skiing.
Nisqually Chutes Ski Report – Mount Rainier Photos
Another day at the office, this time a ‘relaxing’ skin up the Muir Snowfield on Mt Rainier followed by spring corn (yes, in February) down the Nisqually Chutes. Overall we dropped over 4,000 ft, slipping by the toe of the Nisqually Glacier, onto the Nisqually River. I’ve decided to put together a quick slide show, [...]
The Gift of Discovery
Everywhere else in the Washington Cascades was dry. Overcast skies, minimal amounts of precipitation. Little did we know, or expect, that our trip deep into the backcountry of the central Washington Cascades was experiencing near blizzard conditions. Not that this was necessarily a bad thing. Washington State isn’t doing very well with snow right now. [...]
backcountry ski photos
Below you’ll find a growing selection of backcountry skiing photos, all of which are available as fine art photography prints. Watch a slide show of these images
Mount Stuart Ski Tour | Backcountry Ski Photos
UPDATED: new photos! Mount Stuart ski tour in the central Washington Cascades and Alpine Lakes Wilderness. A classic apline rock climb, we were fortunate to get mostly clear skies and relatively fantastic ski conditions. Although not very technical, the top 1000 ft required kicking in steps and ice ax. Unfortunately visibility was limited at the [...]
