http://blog.firstascent.com THE FIRST ASCENT BLOG Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:11:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/09/12/las-lenas%e2%80%94perfecto/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/09/12/las-lenas%e2%80%94perfecto/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:11:01 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=9154 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/09/12/las-lenas%e2%80%94perfecto/feed/ 7 Reggie Crist describes the perfection that is Las Leñas during a recent trip with members of the First Ascent ski team. reggie between the posts http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/08/18/don%e2%80%99t-cry-for-me-argentina-the-first-ascent-ski-team-navigates-the-andes%e2%80%94and-the-%e2%80%9ca%e2%80%9d-factor/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/08/18/don%e2%80%99t-cry-for-me-argentina-the-first-ascent-ski-team-navigates-the-andes%e2%80%94and-the-%e2%80%9ca%e2%80%9d-factor/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:58:31 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=8811 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/08/18/don%e2%80%99t-cry-for-me-argentina-the-first-ascent-ski-team-navigates-the-andes%e2%80%94and-the-%e2%80%9ca%e2%80%9d-factor/feed/ 5 The First Ascent Ski Team reports from Las Leñas while shooting gear with photographer Will Wissman. Wissman Lenas thumb http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/05/16/better-late-than-never-alaska-delivers-the-goods-again-for-reggie-crist/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/05/16/better-late-than-never-alaska-delivers-the-goods-again-for-reggie-crist/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 18:43:32 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=7479 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/05/16/better-late-than-never-alaska-delivers-the-goods-again-for-reggie-crist/feed/ 1 Story by Reggie Crist; photos by Will Wissman Haines, Alaska, represents the frontier of big mountain heli skiing — a unique and rugged region sheltered by the highest coastal mountains in the world. Enormous peaks with renowned stature, such as St. Elias and Mount Fairweather, act as a buffer against violent Pacific storm patterns, creating a [...] http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/04/18/photos-will-wissmans-selects-from-haines-ak/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/04/18/photos-will-wissmans-selects-from-haines-ak/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:25:51 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=6998 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/04/18/photos-will-wissmans-selects-from-haines-ak/feed/ 1 Photos by Will Wissman http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/03/08/reggie-crist-and-chris-coulter-take-turns-in-utah-backcountry/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/03/08/reggie-crist-and-chris-coulter-take-turns-in-utah-backcountry/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:00:33 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=6359 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/03/08/reggie-crist-and-chris-coulter-take-turns-in-utah-backcountry/feed/ 0 First Ascent ski guide Reggie Crist and snowboarder Chris Coulter get fresh tracks in Utah and talk about how splitboarding enables snowboarders to reach places they couldn't previously. Reggie Crist and Chris Coulter http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/23/first-ascent-skiers-tour-jackson-hole-backcountry/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/23/first-ascent-skiers-tour-jackson-hole-backcountry/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:08:49 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=4323 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/23/first-ascent-skiers-tour-jackson-hole-backcountry/feed/ 1 Here’s a look at Jackson Hole, WY, home of First Ascent skiers Kent McBride and Lynsey Dyer. In this short, their joined by First Ascent skiers Reggie and Zach Crist to go off the beaten path and head into the backcountry of some of the nation’s most epic snow-covered landscapes. http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/21/reggie-crist-salutes-presidents-day-skiing-at-sun-valley-id/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/21/reggie-crist-salutes-presidents-day-skiing-at-sun-valley-id/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:20:53 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=4274 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/21/reggie-crist-salutes-presidents-day-skiing-at-sun-valley-id/feed/ 0 Seeing as skiing Mt. Rushmore isn’t possible, First Ascent ski guide Reggie Crist has honored President’s Day in the next best way: Shredding some fresh powder with his dad, Roger, in Sun Valley, ID. http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/09/the-first-ascent-ski-team-checks-in-with-a-midseason-report/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/09/the-first-ascent-ski-team-checks-in-with-a-midseason-report/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:02:27 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=4142 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/02/09/the-first-ascent-ski-team-checks-in-with-a-midseason-report/feed/ 0 Last year, First Ascent ski guides Reggie and Zach Crist, along with Lel Tone, Tom Wayes, Lynsey Dyer, Kent McBride, Erik Leidecker and Lexi duPont covered lots of ground and shredded tons of powder from Tahoe to Alaska. This season, there’s more adventure ahead. Reintroduce yourself to the team and see some great shots in [...] http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/01/26/first-ascent-skiers-reggie-crist-lynsey-dyer-featured-in-powder-photo-annual-2011/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/01/26/first-ascent-skiers-reggie-crist-lynsey-dyer-featured-in-powder-photo-annual-2011/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:00:11 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=4111 http://blog.firstascent.com/2011/01/26/first-ascent-skiers-reggie-crist-lynsey-dyer-featured-in-powder-photo-annual-2011/feed/ 1 Photographer Will Wissman landed six photos in the coveted Powder Photo Annual 2011, which is on newsstands now. Four of the shots feature First Ascent ski guide Reggie Crist, and one features First Ascent adventurer Lynsey Dyer. Check them out! http://blog.firstascent.com/2010/12/24/christmas-wishes-from-fa-ski-guides-reggie-and-zach-crist/ http://blog.firstascent.com/2010/12/24/christmas-wishes-from-fa-ski-guides-reggie-and-zach-crist/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2010 05:41:33 +0000 First Ascent Brand Team http://blog.firstascent.com/?p=3832 http://blog.firstascent.com/2010/12/24/christmas-wishes-from-fa-ski-guides-reggie-and-zach-crist/feed/ 0 First Ascent ski guides Reggie and Zach Crist have been enjoying the excellent, early season snow conditions on their home turf in Sun Valley, Idaho. Here’s a look at how they’re spending the holidays with family and finding fresh powder! Merry Christmas from all of us here at Eddie Bauer First Ascent!