Ascent Backcountry Snow Journal

20/04/2024

01/04/2024

In an effort to reduce crowded slopes, and direct more be**ers into the backcountry, Sun Valley has implemented an ingenious new Sun Valley Ski and Snowboard Competency Sills Test and Exam Protocol (SVSASCSTAEP). If you fail the test you have two choices, either wear the designated vest, or try your luck out of bounds. Fear not however for there is a loophole if you can’t hack it in the backcountry! Simply purchase a subscription to ASCENT for a chance to retake the test. **er

01/04/2024

In an effort to keep slopes less crowded and direct more be**ers to the backcountry where they belong, Sun Valley has now instituted a new Sun Valley Ski and snowboard competency skills test and exam. (SVSASCSTAE). Those who fail this rigorous test have two choices, either wear the pictured designating skier vest, or try your luck in the backcountry. Chances are you won’t have the skill to hack it out of bounds, but fear not. A purchase of an Ascent subscription qualifies you for a second chance at the exam!
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21/03/2024

Salt Lake City friends, pick it up now at your favorite backcountry specialty shop in town! Copies are available at The Gear Room, Wasatch Touring, Voile and both Black Diamond stores. Thanks for supporting them and the stores that support Ascent.

29/02/2024

Sun Valley/Ketchum friends, you can now pick up your copy of the big new issue of ASCENT in town! Find copies for sale (it ain’t free anymore) at Backwoods Mountain Sports, and Chapter One Bookstore. Thanks for your support of our local businesses that support our backcountry community!

10/02/2024

Here it is! Now taking subscription orders for immediate shipment!
After a long hiatus, the print version of ASCENT is now ready to be delivered to your mailbox or PO Box. It’s the only way you can get it. Sorry, but the changing landscape of print media means no more free copies, and for that, I do apologize, but I think this new issue and new format,size. and paper stock will knock you out! A quality printed publication is rare nowadays, and to those who do still love having a real magazine in your hands, I appreciate your support in helping us to bring it back. If you can go to Ascentbackcountry.com you can subscribe. There will be some newsstand distribution soon, but your best bet now to secure your copy is to subscribe. Thanks!

21/01/2024

Here we go. Just a couple of days until it goes to the press. But I’d like to get some votes for your favorite cover!
We’re excited to be back with a new issue, and we think you’ll be impressed with the new paper and design. It’s a completely different look and quality from the past.
Let me know if you’re also interested in reserving your copy.

14/01/2024

A trip to Tahoe for some Sierra fun. Wind, snow, sun and some fluff. Always a great time to connect with our friends from and a great evening of entertainment at the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival! We won the prize in the raffle for a trip to join our friends at for some skiing in Alaska!

11/12/2023

Besides the Ascent, there are some other good ones in this collection!

02/11/2023

Dreaming of Antarctica….

17/09/2023

Thanks to the for hosting the annual fundraiser at Black Diamond in SLC! Great to see so many friends of Ascent, and look forward to winter!

10/05/2023

There’s still a lot of great skiing in the Smokys in Idaho. Ain’t nobody out here except us and the wolverine…

10/05/2023

There’s still a lot of great skiing in the Smokys in Idaho. Ain’t nobody making tracks either except us and the wolverine.

15/04/2023

Students at Wood River High School in Hailey, Idaho are required to do a personal project on their own time and make a presentation of their experience. This sophomore found some inspiration from Ascent Magazine!