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In an effort to reduce crowded slopes, and direct In an effort to reduce crowded slopes, and direct more beaters 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. #beater #sunvalley #backcountryskiing #skitest
Salt Lake City friends, pick it up now at your fav 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. #thegearroomslc #blackdiamondequipment #voilemfg #wasatchtouring
Jackson Hole friends! Pick up the new issue in tow Jackson Hole friends! Pick up the new issue in town at The Black Diamond store or at Headwall Sports. Please support your local business that supports Ascent and backcountry adventure! If your favorite store doesn’t stock it ask ‘em to! #headwallsports #blackdiamondequipment #backcountryskiing #
Slopeside accommodations. #vanlife #ascentbackcoun Slopeside accommodations. #vanlife #ascentbackcountry #skiing #idaho #powder
Sun Valley/Ketchum friends, you can now pick up yo 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 Elephants Perch, Backwoods Mountain Sports, and Chapter One Bookstore. Thanks for your support of our local businesses that support our backcountry community! #sunvalley #chums #powderskiing
Here it is! Now taking subscription orders for imm 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!
Ruby Mountains days and cowboy nights. A great wee Ruby Mountains days and cowboy nights. A great week in Nevada! #elko #nationalcowboypoetrygathering
Here we go. Just a couple of days until it goes to 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.
A trip to Tahoe for some Sierra fun. Wind, snow, s A trip to Tahoe for some Sierra fun. Wind, snow, sun and some fluff. Always a great time to connect with our friends from @iceaxeexpeditions 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 @pulselineadventure for some skiing in Alaska!
Besides the Ascent, there are some other good ones Besides the Ascent, there are some other good ones in this collection! #stickers
Dreaming of Antarctica…. #iceaxeexpeditions #alb Dreaming of Antarctica…. #iceaxeexpeditions #albatrosexpeditions
Thanks to the @utavy for hosting the annual fundra Thanks to the @utavy for hosting the annual fundraiser at Black Diamond in SLC! Great to see so many friends of Ascent, and look forward to winter! @utahmountainadventures @voilemfg @blackdiamond @pallassnowboards @kuhl
ASCENT friends, it’s been two winters since we l ASCENT friends, it’s been two winters since we last published a print version of the magazine. The pandemic was a rough road for the small publisher. I’m pleased to announce that we’re planning on coming back with a new magazine this winter to celebrate the world of backcountry ski touring! It’s going to be a big improvement as far as quality goes, with a true archival style publication. Think heavy stock paper with a page count that will land with a thud on your coffee table. Something to capture the essence and soul of the backcountry like no other magazine. If you’re interested in rejoining us through subscription or as a contributor, let me know if you’re up for the tour. More to come…
There’s still a lot of great skiing in the Smoky There’s still a lot of great skiing in the Smokys in Idaho. Ain’t nobody out here except us and the wolverine…
Students at Wood River High School in Hailey, Idah 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!
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Winter is taking her sweet time showing up in the Winter is taking her sweet time showing up in the west this year. Keep the hope alive with the new issue of Ascent, and thanks for picking up a copy! In an additional attempt to appease her white highness, we’re offering 40% off all merchandise in the ascentbackcountry.com store (subscriptions excluded). That’s right, you can now buy the rare Support Your Local Backcountry Skier t-shirt, and all other Ascent logo stuff, cheap! Enter the code PleaseSnow at checkout, and watch the white stuff start to pile up…soon!
The biggest backcountry party on earth is back on The biggest backcountry party on earth is back on this year! See you next week for the annual @utavy fundraiser at @blackdiamond in Salt Lake City. Get your tickets now as they will sell out. Then come and grab some food, brews, and get your bids in for the huge auction of great gear! Stop by the Ascent booth as well and say hi. See you next Thursday.
I’ve never seen Ascent contributor @straightchut I’ve never seen Ascent contributor @straightchuter go for big air in the backcountry in winter. But holy geezus, in summer it’s a different story. #sawtooths #idaho #summer #sendit
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