http://steepdreamer.com Bad name, possibly worse content... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:31:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This April I returned to Haines, Alaska with the PW crew.  Last year in Haines we all knew that we had only scratched the surface of immense potential surrounding Haines.  We could see many mountains far away that looked like the most amazing, yet rippable mountains I had ever seen. ... http://steepdreamer.com/?p=538 Adam Barker is the organizer of the shootout and an incredible photographer in his own right.  On the last day of the shootout he followed our group around and "documented" us shooting.  He took the photo above of me throwing a 50 foot front flip.  Definitely one of my favorite ... http://steepdreamer.com/?p=519 I was lucky enough to be invited to ski in the Salt Lake Shootout photo contest this year.  Eight photographers and 20 athletes battle it out for for the best shots of the contest.  With heavy hitters like Julian Carr and Cody Barnhill throwing down the contest is sure to ... http://steepdreamer.com/?p=511 It's almost time for the 2nd annual Big LePowski event.  Last year was tons of fun and I am sure this year will be even bigger and better.  For more info check HERE. http://steepdreamer.com/?p=507 Exclusive preview to the Backcountry.com Semi-Annual sale up to 60% off.  It runs from Feb. 15 through Mar. 2.  You can check it out HERE. http://steepdreamer.com/?p=504 In search of some safe yet steep powder Dylan Freed, Jay Beyer and I headed up Mt. Superior yesterday to ski Suicide chute. Since it is very protected and sees very little sun we knew the snow in Suicide chute would be decent at least. Suicide Chute follows the red line... In ... http://steepdreamer.com/?p=489 It has been dumping all week and what and exciting week it has been.  Faceshots, avalanches, closed roads, the Outdoor Retailer...wow what a week.  Wednesday I went out with the PW crew to film for the first real pow day of the year.  We were having a great day until ... http://steepdreamer.com/?p=479 I took a quick trip to Joshua Tree with Travis to check it out.  Less then perfect ski conditions had left me less than inspired to ski.  So climbing in the warm desert out of the smog sounded pretty nice. We only took a few photos since belaying tends to ... http://steepdreamer.com/?p=465 Sorry classic rockers this is not another ode to your all time favorite Zeppelin song. My friend Travis is in town and looking to get his ice climbing fix.  The skiing conditions are less than ideal currently so I am psyched to do some ice climbing with Travis.  The other day ... http://steepdreamer.com/?p=451 I am psyched to be back in Salt Lake to enjoy some skiing.  It has not been a great winter as far as snowfall but it will come.  Even with less than ideal conditions I have been able to get out and have some good days at Alta and in ... http://steepdreamer.com/?p=437