THE APOGEE

Skiing the iconic Somnus Couloir in boot-deep powder with Rob.

A quick ski of the Grand Couloir before the snow melts out.

Climbing and skiing the North Face of Mount Aurora from Centennial Hut.

Skiing the icy West Face of the Minarets in otherwise perfect conditions.

Climbing and skiing Glacier Peak with an aborted attempt on Douglas Peak.

Desperate to climb and ski something, I got this in before the next storm rolled in.

A 1,200-meter ski descent from the summit to the valley floor.

A magical spring trip to climb and ski two peaks in the Richardson Mountains.

Good weather has graced the Southern Alps and ski mountaineering season is finally here.

Blue skies and spring skiing in the rolling terrain of the Pisa's.

A beautiful spring ski traverse of the Crown Range from the pass to Cadrona.

Fun and accessible backcountry skiing from the Remarkables Ski Field.