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10 Backcountry Instagrammers You Should Follow

5 December 2020 No comments
10 Backcountry Instagrammers You Should Follow

Main photo: Greg Rosenke

To cut down on your trawling of Instagram for backcountry skiing inspiration - we’ve got you the inside track on 10 accounts you should follow. Even if traveling to a ski destination isn't on the cards this year, we can immerse ourselves in the action-packed world of some of the world's top backcountry athletes.


@andrzejbargiel


 

Andrzej Bargiel is a Polish ski mountaineer and the first person to complete the descent of K2 on skis. This Red Bull athlete goes on thrilling ski adventures all over the world and his account is worth a follow to see how he prepares for his goal of eventually skiing down from all of the Seven Summits.

 


@izzy__lynch


 

Located in the mountain town of Revelstoke in Canada, Izzy Lynch is a professional skier as well as a climate change activist working with POW to preserve our winters for future generations.

 


@chrisbenchetler


 

Known for his skiing as well as his artwork, Chris Benchetler resides in Mammoth, California where he explores some exhilarating powder-heavy backcountry lines that will make your jaw drop.

 


@kellynwilson


 

Kellyn Wilson is a Faction sponsored backcountry skier who was also featured in Picture's "Made In Voyage" film this year. She spends most of her time driving around the Rocky Mountains in her converted school bus searching for powder.

 


@britishbackcountry


 

British Backcountry offers a variety of ski touring courses in Scotland for skiers of all abilities. Their Instagram truly encapsulates the unique ambience of skiing in the Scottish Highlands. The company is run by one of our ski ambassadors Blair Aitken and his business partner Gavin Carruthers, both BASI 4 Instructors and Mountain Leaders who have many years of experience from off-piste skiing across Europe.

 


@ari_tricomi


 

Arianna Tricomi is a three-time freeride world champion from Italy. Voted European skier of the year in 2018, this The North Face sponsored athlete shares incredible shots from her adventure-filled life in the Alps.

 


@sage_cattabriga_alosa


 

Sage Cattabriga-Alosa is not only a fantastic skier but also a talented filmmaker. His Instagram feed is a great source of inspiration for backcountry skiing adventures thanks to the creative filming techniques and angles that capture the magic of the mountains.

 


@myshellparker


 

Michelle Parker is a California born and raised pro skier who started her career in racing as a child and switched to freestyle in her teens. She found her true passion in freeride a few years later and since then she has starred in over a dozen ski films, receiving awards such as Best Female Performance at the Powder Video Awards.

 


@asbjorn_eggebo


 

Norwegian backcountry athlete Asbjørn Eggebø Næss spends most of his time exploring what his beautiful homeland has to offer. Snow conditions appear to be optimal in Norway already so make sure you catch up with the latest adventures on his feed.

 


@marykmcintyre


 

Mary McIntyre is a Black Diamond athlete who travels around the world chasing powder and documenting the diversity of human experience. When she's not on the road, she's exploring her home state Utah and the Wasatch Mountains.

 


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