Published stories

Originally published in the 

Helena Independent Record

 The Big Couloir at Montana's Big Sky Resort is described as "the pinnacle  of extreme inbounds terrain." As the author prepares for a descent in difficult conditions, fear begins to  take hold.

Originally published in 

Montana magazine

When the author decides to move away from Montana for better job opportunities, it doesn't take long till he starts plotting to move back. But will he make it—and is it worth it?

 Originally published in 

Canoe & Kayak magazine

Expecting a new addition to the family, a kayaking couple second-guess their decision to take a two-week paddling journey in the wilds of Glacier Bay.

Originally published in Backcountry magazine

Recalling a decade of backcountry
skiing in Montana and a good friend
lost to fate.

Originally published in Rock & Ice magazine

When a rock climber turns a bridge support into his private training ground, some homeless men take exception and decide to fight for what's theirs. 

Originally published in the New York Times

New York's Long Island is 118 miles long, while Washington State's Whidbey Island is a mere 45 miles. How then has Whidbey usurped the title of longest island in the U.S.?

Originally published in Rock & Ice magazine

There might be a lot of chossy rock in
Big Sky Country, but look a little closer and you'll find some truly solid gems. An 8-page primer on the best rock climbing Montana has to offer. 

Originally published in Canoe & Kayak magazine

With more than 100 miles of picturesque shoreline, easy access, and a host of quaint seaside towns, Whidbey Island should be on every kayaker's trip list. 

A challenging alpine route in the Montana backcountry adds new meaning to the word "classic."