ALEXANDER MITCHKO

Traveling down to Argentina solo I had all the freedom in the world. From barely being able to communicate with locals to venturing in...

In the late spring of 2022, I was brought onto the Alaska Mountain Guides team to lead a 12 day ski-mountaineering course just north of...

Just south of Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierra Mountains, Convict Lake creates a perfect trailhead for backcountry adventures. From...

When I think about my backcountry experiences in Lake Tahoe, Incline Peak always comes to mind. This was the first peak I skied when I...

The volcanic crown of Northern California: Mount Shasta. Sitting at 14,180’ above sea level, Mount Shasta is one of fifteen mountains...

Argentina: a land whose name is derived from the Latin term for silver but views are nothing but golden. Shortly upon arriving in...

Mount Baker is the highest peak in the North Cascades at 10,781 feet or 3,286 meters for our international folks. With such prominence,...

December 2021, a record month for snowfall for the Tahoe area. This blistering start to the season was met by a 6 week drought with ample...

El Bolson, a small community just under 200km away from Bariloche provides quite a unique experience. This smaller community takes life a...

An iconic peak rising over 11,000 feet in northern Oregon has become a rite of passage for avid backcountry skiers throughout the west....

Mount Superior is a quintessential classical ski tour for any skier/rider who frequents the Wasatch. Most enthusiasts direct their...