Kip Sprout

Skier in powder conditions

Welcome to my blog, in here you will find an ever growing list of trip reports centered around mountain sports in Alaska. I hope to inspire others to take trips of their own and discover a love for the mountains.

  • Cornbiscuit to Superbowl

    Cornbiscuit to Superbowl

    A series of mishaps leads to a day spent in Turnagain Pass exploring bowls

  • Tincan Trees

    Tincan Trees

    Heading into the Tincan Trees pays off again. There is a reason it is a classic.

  • Skyscraper Peak

    Skyscraper Peak

    A friend from Colorado joins on a trip to Hatcher Pass to escape from the rainforest that Girdwood is.

  • Japanese Trees

    Japanese Trees

    Two friends opt for low-angle skiing in Summit Pass, Alaska, amidst avalanche concerns. After a safe, enjoyable day, they reflect on their decisions.

  • Manitoba

    Manitoba

    1/2/24 With it being my first winter in Alaska, I felt the need to ski all of the classic areas you hear about on the peninsula and one of the names I kept hearing pop up was Manitoba. As I looked into the location, I realized there was a deep history that I was unaware…

  • Sunburst

    Sunburst

    My first time skiing off the top of Sunburst is a delight with powder conditions.

  • Tincan Trees

    Early-season powder attracts dedicated skiers, including a group from Snowqualmie who join in a day of tree skiing.

  • A Weekend in Valdez

    The post describes a trip to Valdez, featuring backcountry skiing, ice climbing, and a Thanksgiving dinner with new friends in a welcoming Alaskan community.