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OZ Splitfest by Firstlight Snowboards and Adam West
We were in a two week dry spell when I left New Zealand for Australia. Strange enough they were having a solid season with a deep snowpack and awesome corn snow. Adam West was kind enough to invite me to
Dire snow as we Head to the Crystal Bowl in Porters Ski Area Backcountry
Conditions were pretty dire all around New Zealand without any precipitation for two weeks. Wondering what to do we started looking over the maps. It was decided to head into Porters ski areas backcountry focusing on the Crystal Bowl in
Mount Dark near Mount Cook National Park
The next weekend we met up again for a mission near Mount Cook village. Since it hadn’t snowed all week we decided to head for corn snow climbing Mount Dark and riding the North facing slopes. This time Ellie and
Mount Wall in the Cheeseman Backcountry
After a great day ski touring up in Arthurs Pass it was time to focus on another aspect in hopes of finding powder. After staring at the maps for a while we decided to ski tour Mount Wall in the
Ski Traversing from Devils Punchbowl to Temple Basin
When Ryan and Pow arrived up at Arthurs Pass the decision was made to go check out an area called the Devils Punchbowl. We would have to follow a climbers trail up if we wanted to skirt around the 300
Scenic Day at Temple Basin Ski Area
After a great day of riding powder at Mount Cheeseman ski area the weather forecast was looking bad again. I made the plan to hang out up at Arthurs Pass in preparation for the Temple Basin Ski Area 2014 Splitfest.
A Day Snowboarding Powder at Mount Cheeseman Ski Area
After a day of making the most with the ski conditions at Porters ski area we decided to go check out Mount Cheeseman Ski Area. There was a rumor that they were going to open the upper slopes. Our plan
Powder Day Riding Porters Ski area
It seemed the season was going to be a slow one as we waited for the snow to fall. After finishing the Two Thumbs Range ski traverse it was obvious we would need some powder to cover the ice. Finally
Two Thumbs Range Traverse from Roundhill to Mount Dobson
The next two days 100 mph winds hit the mountains and barraged the Two Thumbs range. Ryan Nicols and I decided to do the Two Thumbs Range traverse from Roundhill to Dobson which was about 12 miles and 8,000 feet
Back to New Zealand and Mount Dobson
After a success full season of ski touring in the Northern Hemisphere it was time to head back to New Zealand. This time I around I would take the long route through SE Asia before arriving. Once back on the
Vågakallen Couloir in Lofoten
Info on Vågakallen South Couloir Vågakallen is one of Lofoten’s tallest peaks with a summit elevation of 943 meters directly rising from the sea. Located just north of Henningsvær the south couloir stands out among the rocky face. The only
Kvalvikdalen Camping trip
Info About Kvalvikdalen Valley Kvalvikdalen is an East to West facing valley that branches with 3 separate drainages. Being just out of Lyngsedit in the Lyngen Alps of Norway it is lined with numerous mountains for potential ski descents. The