Early Season Tune Up
December 16 – 21 2025 6 Days / 5 Nights Heli-Access Backcountry Education & Touring This immersive early-season course is designed for backcountry skiers and splitboarders who want to tune up their avalanche skills, dial in daily routines for successful … Continue reading
Vitamin Ski PHD
“Most amazing experiential mountain course ever. Mel and Brendan are the best mountain coaches i’ve had. April felt like mid winter with endless POW!” PHD Graduate & Guest Editor Jean-Marc La Flamme This 5 day program featuring Mel and Brendan … Continue reading
Winter Rapidly Approaching
A recent trip up to the lodge found us ankle-deep in pow, filmmaker and photographer Derek Frankowski tagging along for some high-lonesome-country time; that’s him wayyyy down below in the approach to Carpenter Pass. Safely deposited in the cozy lodge … Continue reading




