The images above were taken while Scott Rinckenberger was on a 12 month back country skitrip. He writes about the incredible journey:
I incorporate photography into adventures. I carry a very small kit and try to cover as much ground as possible on foot, skis and bikes. It is through this kinetic mode that I find my images, or they find me.
Breathtaking Images From a 12 Month Backcountry Ski Trip
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