Strange Latitudes

Making my way down(town). As my season here in South America draws to a close I'm forced to reflect on a season of perhaps sub optimal conditions but while it's the snow that adds to the experience it's once again, as it is with each sport I do, it's the people you do it with and the people that you meet along the way that truly defines the experience. So until next season, keep the stoke, for la Nina is coming and we just make it until those flakes fly again... || #mountaintrainingschool #ski201 || #ARCTERYX #liveskirepeat #dpsskis #blackcrows #sweetprotection #dragonalliance #earnyourturns #neverstoppoleplanting #neverstopexploring #goatworthy #expandyourplayground #stokegoat #chasethestorm #findingwinter #mec #mecnation #adventureculture #livesimply (at Refugio Frey)

I live on the mountain no one knows. Among white clouds eternal perfect silence. || #mountaintrainingschool #ski201 || #ARCTERYX #liveskirepeat #liveclimbrepeat #dpsskis #blackcrows #sweetprotection #dragonalliance #neverstoppoleplanting #neverstopexploring #goatworthy #expandyourplayground #earnyourturns #stokegoat #chasethestorm #findingwinter #mec #mecnation #adventureculture #livesimply (at Volcan Llayma)

Day 9: The allusive weather gods finally decided to let up and share the goods with us as we spent the day lapping blue-bird powder in one of the best days of skiing I can recall in recent memory. Tomorrow we set off on another adventure in the Backcounty of the same area we skied today, as we hope to find similar conditions that remain untouched. 📷: @abigailsalt, it's almost like we skied the same line... || #mountaintrainingschool #ski201 || #ARCTERYX #liveskirepeat #dpsskis #blackcrows #sweetprotection #dragonalliance #neverstoppoleplanting #neverstopexploring #goatworthy #expandyourplayground #earnyourturns #stokegoat #chasethestorm #findingwinter #mec #mecnation #adventureculture #livesimply (at Lonquimay, Región De La Araucanía)

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is not found in finishing the activity, but by doing it. Day 3: As we journey up though the forest in search of fresh snow and fun lines the realization that are hopes are not always truths. It is not always the decent or the accent that brings us gratification, but the entire process. We must reflect back on the good times and adventures we have with the people we care about that really leaves the lasting impression. We just came back from a satisfying journey into the Chilean Backcounty, and are eager for more. || #mountaintrainingschool #ski201 || #ARCTERYX #liveskirepeat #dpsskis #blackcrows #atomicskis #sweetprotection #dragonalliance #neverstoppoleplanting #neverstopexploring #goatworthy #expandyourplayground #earnyourturns #stokegoat #chasethestorm #mecnation #mec #adventureculture #livesimply (at Puyehue National Park)

Day 2: Wet concrete and poor visibility, but any conditions are fun with the right crew. Another wierd snow day it was is apparently a very unseasonal winter down here. Tomorrow we're setting off on a short stint into the backcounty as we search for better snow and bigger lines. || #mountaintrainingschool #ski201 || #ARCTERYX #dpsskis #blackcrows #sweetprotection #dragonalliance #neverstoppoleplanting #neverstopexploring #goatworthy #expandyourplayground #earnyourturns #stokegoat #chasethestorm #mec #mecnation #adventureculture #livesimply (at Centro De Ski Antillanca)

Good things come to those who wait, but ever better things come to those who work for it. T minus 2 days until The Great Patagonian Road Trip kicks off and we're planning putting together the final touches on our prep here at basecamp #earnyourturns #🍕🍟 || #MTS #Ski201 || #ARCTERYX #liveskirepeat #dpsskis #blackcrows #sweetprotection #dragonalliance #neverstoppoleplanting #neverstopexploring #goatworthy #rei1440 #mec #mecnation #chasethestorm (at Coyhaique, Patagonia, Chile.)

After 8 days long days of learning and practicing wilderness medicine we have successfully completed our WFR (Wilderness First Responder) course down here at basecamp. All set for safe adventures from here on out! Now onto skiing! Photo by @abigailsalt || #MTS #WFR #WILMED || #ARCTERYX #liveskirepeat #dragonalliance #thenorthface #neverstopexploring #getoutstayout #mec #mecnation #liveauthentic #adventureculture (at Coyhaique, Patagonia, Chile.)

It's been a wild time here in Spain with gorgeous views and incredible climbing. It's truly hard to believe it's almost over, but soon we will be on to new, colder, adventures. POV shot from Vinny's GoPro of me leaving from the first anchor on Villarig (130m, 6a/5.10b). || #MTS #Rock101 || #ARCTERYX #liveclimbrepeat #dragonalliance #mammut #climbnowworklater #cliffbar #thenorthface #neverstopexploring #getoutstayout #goatworthy #rei1440 #mec #mecnation #liveauthentic #adventureculture #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #climbing #wanderlust (at Mallos de Riglos)

Two towers || #MTS #Rock101 || #ARCTERYX #liveclimbrepeat #dragonalliance #mammut #climbnowworklater #cliffbar #northface #neverstopexploring #getoutstayout #goatworthy #rei1440 #mec #mecnation #liveauthentic #adventureculture #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #wanderlust (at Mallos de Riglos)

Let's get lost in a beautiful place || 📷 by @zacharyklaren || #MTS #Rock101 || #ARCTERYX #liveclimbrepeat #dragonalliance #mammut #climbnowworklater #cliffbar #northface #neverstopexploring #getoutstayout #goatworthy #rei1440 #mec #liveauthentic #adventureculture (at Chodes, Spain)

Hello MTV and welcome to my crib || #MTS #Rock101 || #ARCTERYX #liveclimbrepeat #dragonalliance #mammut #climbnowworklater #cliffbar #neverstopexploring #getoutstayout #goatworthy #rei1440 #mec #liveauthentic #adventureculture (at La Pedriza)

Going up || #MTS #Rock101 || #arcteryx #liveclimbrepeat #dragonalliance #mammut #climbnowworklater #lasportiva #cliffbar #neverstopexploring #getoutstayout #goatworthy #rei1440 #mec #liveauthentic #adventureculture #climbing_pictures_of_instagram (at El Yelmo ( La Pedriza ))

Wandering is the activity of the child, the passion of the genius; it is the discovery of the self, the discovery of the outside world, and the learning of how self is both "at one with" and "separate from" the outside world. These discoveries are as fundamental to the soul as "learning to survive" is to the human body. These discoveries are essential to realizing what it means to be human. To wander is to be alive. || #MTS #Rock101 || #arcteryx #liveclimbrepeat #dragonalliance #mammut #climbnowworklater #lasportiva #cliffbar #neverstopexploring #getoutstayout #goatworthy #slowroad #rei1440 #liveauthentic #adventureculture (at La Pedriza)