MASTHEAD Editor Sakeus Bankson Publisher Jeff Galbraith Creative Director Jessie Lü Galbraith Photo Editor Garrett Grove Content Director Colin Wiseman Art Director Jessie Carlson Associate Art Director Jessica De Boer Copy Editor Carey Ross Director of Marketing and Advertising Matt Wibby Director of Audio Visual Productions Liam Gallagher Associate Editor Amanda Monthei Marketing and Editorial Associate Ben Shanks Kindlon Senior Writer Michael “Izzy” Israelson Intern Laura Thomsen, Trevor Dickie, Nick Stewart Contributing Writers Leslie Anthony, Jean-Sébastien Chartier-Plante, Jesse Groves, Vincent Lebrun, Daniel Rönnbäck Contributing Photographers Nate Abbott, Jean-Sébastien, Chartier-Plante, Ryan Creary, Oskar Enander, Bruno Engler, Ruedi Flück, Jeff Fox, Mattias Fredriksson, Grant Gunderson, Blake Jorgenson, Steve Ogle, Steven Meyers, Christian Pondella, Tero Repo, Daniel Rönnbäck, Lindsey Ross, Magnus Spett, Chris Whitaker, Will Wissman, Benchetler Family Archives, Purcell Heli-Skiing Archives, LaChapelle Library Contributing Artist Chris Benchetler Technology Technologist Jason Palmer Counsel Counselor Lee Taylor, Esq. Legal Counsel Joe Wallin Warehouse Manager Miles McCulley No part of this journal may be reproduced in any manner, either in whole or in part, without the written permission of the publisher. © Funny Feelings, LLC 2018 11.4 Late-Winter The Ski Journal (ISSN 1935-3219) is published four times a year for $39.99 (US subscription rate) by Funny Feelings, LLC. 3620 Irongate Rd Suite 122 Bellingham WA 98226 Printed in USA. Periodical Postage paid at Bellingham, WA. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Ski Journal , PO Box 2806, Bellingham, WA 98227 Subscriptions and Retail Orders: www.theskijournal.com PO Box 2806, Bellingham, WA 98227 phone 360.752.5559/fax 360.752.4362 Contributions: The Ski Journal is not responsible for unsolicited contributions. All unsolicited contributions must be accompanied with proper return postage and materials. All reasonable care is taken during shipping, handling, and processing of photos and art. The Ski Journal retains rights to reprint published materials consistent with its original use including use in other language editions. Contributors also retain all rights. Send contributions to: The Ski Journal 3620 Irongate Rd Suite 122 Bellingham WA 98226. Special thanks to Stevens Pass in their extra support of our Earthly Feelings Initiative and FSC ® certified paper containing mixed recycled content. Be way green. Security Management Dr. Gonzo Yellowdog Human Relations Koda Carlson Metaphysical Relations Moxie Bankson Barking & Receiving Kota Wibby Website Technician Matt Bain/Sole Graphics Scanning and Prepress The Color Group To subscribe or purchase the freshest TSKJ products, visit theskijournal.com. NEW PRODUCTS WWW.THESKIJOURNAL.COM