Contributors

Spread Stoke is a collective of passionate outdoor enthusiasts who share their trip reports, videos, photos, and stories. Browse all published authors below, or sign-up to become a contributor yourself and start posting your own adventures.

Aaron Lebowitz

Dedicated to the exploration, cultivation, and perpetuation of stoke through the flow of optimal experience.... Read More

Aaron Zook

Outdoor guide, originally from Harrisonburg, Virginia but now based in Boone, North Carolina. Let me tell you a story.... Read More

Al Johnson

"The Older I get, the Better I was."... Read More

Alex QuitiQuit

Born and raised in Wasatch Range, in the shadows of the granite walls of Little Cottonwood and the depths of the blower lake effect powder, Alex has... Read More

Amelia Ward

Try anything once, twice if you like it, three times to make sure.... Read More

Andrew Arredondo

"Todo es Posible, Nada es Seguro"... Read More

Andrew Kantola

From Charlevoix MI. I've been in Utah for a few seasons now enjoying the mountains everyday!... Read More

Andrew Muse

I've been living in Park City, Utah for almost 8 years now, originally from Massachusetts. I consider myself an adventure athlete. I try to do pretty... Read More

Andrew Braden

Videographer / Photographer from Park City, Utah... Read More

Andy Follett

Snowboarder, Entrepreneur, and family man living the life in the mountains of Utah.... Read More

Annie Agle

I am a native of Park City, UT and embrace all things vertical. I identify primarily as a ski bum with a penchant for claustrophobia inducing... Read More

Ari Loannides

Just a regular guy, with a regular job who enjoys getting out and enjoying life!... Read More

Audrey Lee

Audrey Lee, PhD is a health and wellness coach specializing in sport nutrition. She teaches people to make gradual lifestyle change to become leaner,... Read More

Brad Crete

Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I grew up skiing, snowboarding and water skiing. After one year of college at Michigan State University,... Read More

Braedon LaBar

Like to live the dream.. Make it easy and keep it breazy. Mountain biking, surfing, lacrosse, snowboarding.... Read More

Bransen Koch

I like to skate, I'm working on getting better.... Read More

Brian Campbell

I am from Utah and I love the mountains.... Read More

Casey Reichenberg

I am a working class man trying to get outdoors more than I have ever done before. I grew up in Montana and now have a family and raising a little... Read More

Casey Hansen

Park City born, currently residing in the Reno/Tahoe area. Mountains are in my blood.... Read More

Casey Sowul

I'm an internet geek at heart. Lover of coffee, deep powder, buffed single track, fresh fairways, and wicked soft hoodies. Obsessed with Guns N’... Read More

Charles Hallett

Aspiring outdoor sports and nature photographer and videographer. Skiing is my passion and being behind the camera of ski films is the ultimate... Read More

Chris Morgan

Filmmaker, husband, dad, avid skier.... Read More

Christopher Garcia

Nobody escapes alive. Dig your own grave. Insta: @vacuumssvck ... Read More

Cindi & Zach Grant

Wasatch native splitboarders Zach and Cindi Grant believe, "The couple that slays together stays together". This unique partnership has made... Read More

Claire Hewitt-Demeyer

Growing up in Aspen Colorado, the mountain was my backyard. At age ten I began riding and felt it was the perfect way to explore the outdoors. I... Read More

Cole Sax

My name is Cole Sax and I am a 21 year old dreamer. I have a huge passion for videography and photography. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia and made... Read More

Dan Thompson

I’m Dan, and I’m the Editor in Chief of True North Athletics. I’m also an avid adventurer, digital nomad and traveler. I enjoy all types of... Read More

Dani DeSalvio

I follow people with my camera... and hope to one day get paid for it. Bred in upstate NY on maple syrup and icy groomer runs... I received the... Read More

Danny Eike

I was born in Seattle and later moved to Utah to be swept off my feet by the deep powder and jagged peaks of the Wasatch. When I'm not shoulder deep... Read More

Danny Long

"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to... Read More

Dharma Meg

I like to get personal. I like pushing my limits whether it be physical or psychological. I like talking about philosophy and science, but being... Read More

Dirk Badenhorst

If adventuring is what life is all about, then I'm doing something right. Spread Stoke Intern. All around outdoor enthusiast. Travels for a living.... Read More

Drew Stalnaker

I share the lake living idea through everything I do. While believing in my Midwestern roots and traditions. I live to spread the stoke in all my... Read More

Eddie Grams

Filmer/editor for Network A (youtube.com/networka). I do photography to keep the mind right. NYC exploration is my jam since departing from the... Read More

Edward Enyart

Yo. I am a snowboarder and a skateboarder.... Read More

Eli Davis

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Student at the University of Maryland. Majoring in journalism. Minoring in beer and girls. Spending as much... Read More

Erika Vikander

Born in California, and growing up in Montana, gave Erika the tools she needs to be a great competitor and all around snowboarder. With a background... Read More

Ethan Zook

By day, I'm a paramedic in the inner city. What keeps me going, however, is what I do when I'm not riding the ambulance. I do a little bit of... Read More

Forrest Gladding

Moved West as a teenager, got hooked and now it has become a family affair! Powder snob.... Read More

George Snyder

Born January 22, 1983 in Sonora California. Enjoy the great outdoors from Climbing, Riding, Biking, and Guiding down all Class's of Rivers. Served... Read More

Grace Posey

Roots grounded in Michigan, but my love of life has sent me around the world to see what life really has to offer. I love dogs, mountains, soft... Read More

Graham Gee

28. Canadian born. Lived in Australia most of my life. Avid photographer, restless wanderer. I love the outdoors, mostly into mountain bikes and... Read More

Hannah Follender

Skier. Athlete. Snowsports Enthusiast. Like any East-coaster with an addiction to snow, I packed up my Subaru and drove west. For the past 3 years... Read More

Hans Florine

I like covering a ton of vertical terrain quickly. Preferably one day or less adventures. I've climbed itty bitty short walls in competitions and... Read More

Isaac Miller

Professional photographer, spirited adventurer, tractor aficionado, people watcher, partner, and true blue friend to people and dogs.... Read More

Jackson DePew

I live as boldly and vividly as I can, through the journey of life. Currently working full time as an Outward Bound Instructor in Western North... Read More

Jacky Hallett

The skiing wasn't very good in Michigan so I moved to Utah :) A figure skater, sailor, skier, and ultimate frisbee player who loves hiking and... Read More

Jake Ward

I like the sun, stars, and moon - and I like them close. Ski Instructor, Student, Outdoor Enthusiast.... Read More

Jake Dickerson

Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado I can't get enough adventure. I am super stoked on Climbing, snowboarding, fly fishing, trail running,... Read More

James Buehler

Snowboarder living in Park City, Utah. Discrete, Rad Gloves, Next2wireless, Goalzero, Praxis Footwear, & Roar Coconut Water. Raised in Sioux... Read More

Jameson Bonsey

I enjoy long walks out of bounds, short latte's and nights full of twerking. I grew up in the Seattle area, tuning my shred skills in the Cascade... Read More

Jan Thinoks

Video maker (speedflying/riding, gliding, aerobatics) based in France.... Read More

Jason Beacham

I'm a 7 year old kid trapped in a 37 year old's body. I am a skier at heart, but love to bike and surf too. I am a native Idaho-an and live in New... Read More

Jay Sanders

My Mother and Father gave me a love for the mountains, for the peace and the challenges they can offer us. “Go west young man” Dad would say, and... Read More

Jen Fredsall

Mountains. Skiing. Hiking. Biking. Still noob climber and mountain biker. Aspiring ski mountaineer, in the skills building phase.... Read More

Jeremy Jensen

Grassroots Powdersurfing created it's own unique style of boards to facilitate a pure, binding-free, powder-riding experience. Drawing inspiration... Read More

Jon Smith

Born and raised in the land of beer and cheese, I spent my summers out on the water and winters skiing on landfills. After skiing the same three... Read More

Jonnie Merrill

I grew up in Idaho shredding Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee. Now I'm living in SLC, spending as much time as possible riding while trying to balance... Read More

Julian Carr

Julian Carr is a professional skier and Founder/CEO of Discrete clothing. Julian will calmly discuss snowpack, weight distribution, terminal... Read More

Katie Williamson

Among other odd jobs, Katie continues to work the street corner until she can afford a ticket back to the boulders of Squamish, BC... Read More

Kelly Mackenzie

Soul shredder- skiing is my passion, also enjoy spending my time climbing, hiking, wake surfing, and getting extreme.... Read More

Kevin Smith

I love deep powder, smooth single track, fresh cut fairways, and pocket aces. I ski fast and mountain bike with reckless abandon. When not in the... Read More

Kitten Factory

Manufacturer of high quality handmade skis in Salt Lake City, UT. ... Read More

Kyler Reed

I love a good argument with gravity. PNW born and raised, with a love for the mountains beginning at a young age. ... Read More

Lexi Dowdall

Born and raised a sinner in the land of the saints.... Read More

Lindsay McClure

Kiteboarder. Writer. Wanderer. Healthy living enthusiast. Dreamer. Go-getter.... Read More

Lisa Strauss

I'm a bit of a health freak. I love hiking in the desert, mountain biking, canyoneering, skiing, kiteboarding and camping. I started taking my kids... Read More

Liz Freeman

I love adventure! Skiing, skydiving, paragliding are really fun activities. I learned to fly in Utah, however the past 3 years I lived on the island... Read More

Lucia Bisbee

The world is full of amazing people and I love meeting them! Traveling to new places opens my eyes to the gifts that people bring to their... Read More

Malc Sawyer

Thirty-something skier/climber based in Lincolnshire, England, one of the flattest places on Earth.... Read More

Mark Parrett

I used to be a road bike racer but I moved to Utah and realized it is better to be mediocre at everything here than good at one thing - so I still... Read More

Matthew Farinelli

MA > VT > UT. Skier. Mtn Biker. Golfer.... Read More

Michael Schwarz

I am 27 years old. I suffered a traumatic injury in March of 2009 while competing in a snowboard championship. I was in a coma for a few months and... Read More

Michelle Shea

Adventure Dining Guide is a web based series about making your adventure more gourmet. I started ADG because I wanted to showcase a different side... Read More

Mike Kloser

Mtb, adventure racing and long distance orienteering World Champion. Life's an adventure, get out there!... Read More

Monica Purington

Just skiing and stuff based out of Jackson Hole.... Read More

Mtn Ranks

Live to Ride? Love the lifestyle of the mountains? So do we, Check out the full line of freeride mountain bike shirts from Mtn Ranks.... Read More

Nathan Dolin-Aubertin

I ski pow for breakfast. If we could replace Los Angeles with Utah, it would be the best place on earth- Ski, bike, surf, climb, all in one day.... Read More

Paul Boyle

My name is Paul. I ski, ride bmx, and mountain bike. ... Read More

Penny Sowul

Park City local since 1976...loving life. Was Brooklyn city girl, met California surfer boy. Fell in love with each other and fell in love with the... Read More

Peter Papineau

I live in Park City and graduated in 2013 from PCHS. Love skiing, biking, wake boarding, and most outdoor activities. Friends and pretty girls get me... Read More

Rachel Hatch

An intrepid traveler at heart, I find peace in culture, language, art, photography, skiing and the all encompassing beauty of the outdoors. I... Read More

Rana Cho

I love to snowboard, travel, read, laugh, dance and be with friends and family. I think following something you are passionate about is crucial to... Read More

Riley West

I'm one of the lucky ones. An air-breathing, sun-soaking, full time enthusiast.... Read More

Rob Sarini

Just a guy who waited too long to become a ski bum! I moved to Park City 4 years ago, took up tele and live for pow days and cold brews to celebrate!... Read More

Robin Lee

Filmmaker, photographer, editor out of Hong Kong.... Read More

Roy Tuscany

Originally from Vermont and after graduating from University of Vermont with a degree in Mechanical Engineering he headed out west to pursue the... Read More

Saga Outerwear

The best outerwear in the history of the world.... Read More

Sally Francklyn

In March, 2012, I had a life-altering ski accident. I broke many bones, and life is in no way like it used to be. But I'm getting back into the... Read More

Sam Blake

I’ve spent my life in the middle of an urban jungle and have grown an interest for observing my surroundings.... Read More

Sara Valerious

Solitude Mountain Resort is a place of unsurpassed beauty, incredible off-piste terrain, and 66 diverse named runs suitable for every member of your... Read More

Sarah Flinn

I spend most of my free time outside enjoying all that the Utah landscape has to offer. Someday I hope I can live much like the Grinch: high on a... Read More

Sierra Quitiquit

I like to ski ski ski ski ski ski ski. And skateboard, surf, mountain bike, hike, climb and cook for my homies.... Read More

Skyler Simmons

Have an addiction to having fun, work up at the Bird year round and have a lot of play time!!(:... Read More

Skyler Ordean

Snowboarder born in Maui. Now live in Park City. Sponsored by: Four Horsemen, Spy Optic, Salty Peaks... Read More

Spread Stoke

Being stoked is a state of mind. How do you achieve it? Providing company updates, news, and stoking the world out with awesome stuff!... Read More

Steph Weber

Snow skier from Florida... Read More

Stephen Angelos

Owner of Angelos Studios, a American based photography service. Taking photos of anything, anywhere, anytime.... Read More

Steven Clet

California grown. Firefighter by trade, addicted to fun. At home in the mountains or on the beach. Oscar Wilde once said,"To live is the rarest thing... Read More

Stuart Derman

My experiences stem from a passion for entrepreneurship and adventure. During my time at the University of Utah I co-founded Wasatch Mountain Arts.... Read More

Tim Feess

I live for the mountains and adventure. Happiest on skis in deep pow. Spreading the stoke in California. Co-creator of the GNARBOX -... Read More

Tori Sowul

I'm a free spirit who is at home in the mountains. Hard time keeping composure on powder days, plan as little as possible when traveling, and... Read More

Tucker Vollbrecht

I'm a big mountain freeskier originally out of Park City, Utah. I'm currently attending Western State Colorado University, skiing on their big... Read More

Tyler Martin

I was born, raised and still live in Jackson Hole, WY. My parents were both ski instructors at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for as long as I can... Read More

Tyler Plane

Tyler grew up in Bay Area where his dad owns a ski shop called "Helm of Sun Valley" going on 40 years of business. He fell in love with... Read More

Tyson Rider

The mountains are where my heart is, and being active in the outdoors is a priority in my life. Skiing is my biggest passion, and I try to be a well... Read More

Will Africano

Co-Founder of GNARBOX, master of photography, owner of the world's fastest camera to phone HD backup/edit/share device, worshiper of mountains, slave... Read More

Will Ryan

16 in Utah :) Does it get any better?... Read More

Yasmin Gunberg

Artist, Explorer, Skier, Snowboarder, Yogi, Climber, Lover, Wanderer, the search continues...... Read More