Fredrik Ericsson and Trey Cook, on a K2 expedition attempting to summit Pakistan's K2, find "unusually deep" snow conditions; a phrase normally favorable skiers. 

With summer knocking on the Northern Hemisphere's door, South American and New Zealand ski destinations are just starting to spin their lifts. But this doesn't mean skiing up North is done until December. Read on for a list of places to find your skiing fix, both north and south.

"Perfect snow and stability." These are the words that ever skier hopes to hear; especially on a trip to Alaska.

The Shadow Puppet Collective describes themselves as a collection of skiers, filmmakers, skaters, artists, musicians, bikers, photographers, vagabonds, party-goers, and generally just fun lovers. Sounds familiar, right? Check out a few photos and a trailer from their site.

Black Diamond athlete Zack Giffin and I summited and skied Mt. Baker at the beginning of May after a late season storm. We never used crampons or ice axes and skinned all the way to the top. Conditions were nearly perfect. We also scored some 'inbounds' powder days after Baker closed. Check out Zack's video edit of the adventure and the full story.

After losing a U.S Supreme Court battle, the Navajo Nation is offering another rebuttal to the necessity of snowmaking at Arizona's Snowbowl.

The Winchester fire look-out cabin was built in 1935 and is now maintained by the Mount Baker Club. Located at 6,521 feet, just above Twin Lakes, the cabin can be accessed from Twin Lakes road off the Mt. Baker highway. More crowded in the summer, the look-out is perfect for skiers...