01. Photographer pick: Pete Hewitt 

Pete is a travel and adventure blogger who loves sharing his explorations by capturing great moments, a lot of which are with his springer spaniel who he describes as his “snow dog.” 

Give him a follow at petehewy! 

Photo by Pete Hewitt

02. Article pick: Digging Out: When Surviving Two Avalanches Is Just The Start Of Dealing With Trauma

This is a deeply moving read about skier Ken Scott, who was caught in two avalanches at Silver Mountain, Idaho, in 2020. One of which left him buried for an hour. 

The first part is a short note from the editor, the second is Scott’s own account of how he lives with the trauma, including how he learned to breathe again. 

Photo by Nicolas Cool | Unsplash

03. Book pick: Nerve: Adventures in the Science of Fear

“Nerve” tells a moving story of personal fears while offering a scientific examination of what we understand about the process of overcoming them. With many humorous and emotional words, Eva Holland perfectly convinces us to face the fears that limit our lives.

04. Video pick: VERSATILE

As if climbing a mountain alone wasn’t enough, athletes Victor De Le Rue and Sam Anthamatten look for even more of a challenge. In this mind-blowing clip by The North Face, they not only summit a mountain and come back down but also throw in some extra challenges along the way. Follow along as they jump over crevasses, ride down slopes, climb up ice walls and paraglide over obstacles! 

05. Quote of the Week

“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.”

                          — Attributed to John Boswel