Mountain Weekly News Staff

Mike Hardaker is the Founder and CEO of Mountain Weekly News. Based in Jackson Hole for 15 seasons, Mike has spent 24 years vetting technical gear in the world’s most demanding environments. As a Level III Avalanche Professional and alum of Teton Gravity Research, his field expertise spans high-altitude hunting, heavy-duty e-bikes, and snow sports. As of late Mike has been featured on Bloomberg and CNBC to discuss the future of digital media. Mike applies a rigorous auditor’s eye to everything he tests—prioritizing technical provenance over "office-chair" fluff. He is a fierce protector of the Open Web, a leading AEO technical auditor, and a strategist for brands seeking "Source of Truth" status in an AI-driven economy. Connect with Mike: LinkedIn

Ryan Ariano has been writing professionally for 20 years but he’s been snowboarding, traveling, and exploring much longer. His winters spent skiing Icelandic volcanoes, snowboarding the Japanese alps, and touring Teton high peaks have earned him a reputation for being tough on gear. In the summer, you can find him climbing routes above his pay grade, fishing the Golden Triangle, and running mountain trails. Somewhere in there he finds time to write about it.

Rémy Rossi is a bike writer, mechanic, and educator who got his start in community-based bike shops and co-ops. With a decade in the industry, he still wrenches on bikes when he can and is regularly contributing to popular cycling publications.

Originally from Maine, Adam’s enthusiasm for skiing and biking led him to Jackson where he coaches for the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club as well as Mountain Bike The Tetons. After years of creating gear comparison spreadsheets for himself and friends, Adam is stoked to join the Mountain Weekly News crew.

Photographer, model, athlete. All around get after it Mountain Girl based in the PNW

Snowboarding is Andrew's favorite thing to do. Ever since he became obsessed with the sport about 20 years ago, he has explored terrain at more than 40 resorts across 11 states. But his love of snowboarding hasn't been contained to the US. Traveling is another of his most enjoyed activities. His pursuit of new places and fresh powder has resulted in snowboarding trips above and below the Equator, as well as in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. Each season is an opportunity to test new snowboarding gear where he makes his home in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. When the warmer months roll around, Andrew still can't stay away from the mountains where he enjoys hiking, taking in epic views, or basking in the mist of any waterfall he can find.

Brittany is a fitness expert and natural health enthusiast based out of sunny Arizona. A certified first responder, lifeguard, group fitness instructor and yoga trainer, Brittany has also worked as a professional writer with a focus on natural health for over 8 years.

Nordic ski coach and photographer now based in Jackson, Wyoming. Kirsys grew up in Sun Valley, Idaho always chasing whatever outdoor sport she could fit in. Aside from all kinds of skiing, Kirsys avidly enjoys trail running, climbing, backpacking, biking, traveling, and will get excited about pretty much any outdoor adventure.

Avid outdoor enthusiast and performance coach, Isabelle Wellman spends her time testing gear and capturing epic adventures in the Sierra Nevada’s on her splitboard, skis, mountain bike, and trail shoes. With over a decade of experience working in the outdoor industry, Isabelle is keen to inspire other females to get outside and push themselves to a new edge. From professional ski and snowboard instructing, writing and photographing for professional media outlets, and training athletes to excel in their sport.”

Pat can be found exploring the mountains in the winter time on his snowboard and splitboards and then spends an equal amount of time riding around on his bike and moto in the Tetons during the warmer months.

Nate Fochler. CSGA Level 3 guide and CAA level 2. ABCCR Cave rescue guide and I love Nerf guns, chainsaws, and Lego. Currently guiding at Selkirk Snowcat Skiing and Eagle Pass Heliskiing.

Scott Sheer has been on a snowboard since the mid 90's growing up in Los Angeles he headed for the Eastern Sierras as soon as he possibly could. Spending a little over a decade between Mammoth and Tahoe, his ever growing urge to find bottomless Pow took him to Jackson Hole. Currently Scott resides in Victor Idaho with his wife Alex and their menagerie of pets.

Brigette Takeuchi is a photographer driven by her passion for capturing the individuals and landscapes that evoke a spirit of adventure. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Brigette aims to pursue her own endurance endeavors and add to the increasing diversity in the outdoor arena.

John has been working in the outdoor industry for over a decade, with a career and passions that have taken him all over the globe. Currently residing in the Tetons, John is first an avid skier, rock climber, mountaineer, and river snorkeler though he is never one to shy away from any adventure. Moonlighting as a freelance writer, John is thrilled to join the Mountain Weekly team where he is dedicated to helping others make the most of their outdoor experiences through honest and insightful gear reviews.

Marty is an avid skier and mountain biker that has been living and playing in Jackson Hole, WY for 20+ years. From a young age Marty was introduced to outdoor recreation and the gear associated with it through the Boy Scouts. One of his fondest pastimes was visiting the local gear shops in metro Detroit in search of the perfect setup for a backpacking trip to Isle Royal National Park or for a 10 trek at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristos. Professionally as a former snow sports hard goods buyer and ski tester as well as a lifetime in and out of the outdoor retail industry he has a knack for getting people on the right gear based on his own experiences. Marty’s current ski and bike partner is his 6 year old son. You can find him and JM out in Teton Village on any given day exploring the trails or slopes. When he’s not out teaching JM the ropes Marty is either planning or traveling to bike and ski.

Eric Odlin is a life long snowboarder living in Jackson, WY. When not on snow Eric can be found running sound for all the major live music events in the Tetons.

Patrick is a lifelong hunter who mainly chases whitetail, but also enjoys duck and turkey hunting. He has hunted game in various states throughout the U.S. and always enjoys hunting in new areas with new people. Patrick usually prefers his .308 while in the stand but is also an avid bow hunter. Patrick is the author of Omega Outdoors where he regularly publishes his hunting experiences, insights, and expertise. When he’s not in the great outdoors hunting, he’s writing as much as possible.

Rich Goodwin moved to Jackson Hole in the 90s to pursue a career as a pro snowboarder. These days he works locally and abroad as a designer, photographer, and socialite.

Baxter has spent the past half decade in pursuit of climbing cliffs in the summer and hucking off of them come winter. He chased summers guiding on glaciers in Alaska and New Zealand since 2019, but has now decided to settle down a bit and call his winter home in the Tetons his full time home. His outdoor disciplines include skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, ice climbing and canyoning. Can also roll a mean burrito.

Robert has a graduate degree in environmental issues and is a 25-year veteran of progressive environmental activism in a variety of regions within the United States, including the prairies of the Chicago region; forests of the West Coast; the piedmont of the East Coast; and now, the deserts of the Southwest. He has focused his planning and program efforts on conservation biology and biodiversity, and water and watershed issues. He also lived on Bali, Indonesia for about seven years, and worked on similar issues there. He now lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife of 25 years and son.

David Undercoffler is an independent outdoor gear tester for Mountain Weekly News, specializing in field-testing and reviewing Professional Sunglasses Reviews: Clarity on Snow & Dirt, Teton-Tested Ski & Snowboard Helmet Reviews, and Professional Mountain Bike & Cycling Gear Reviews in the backcountry.

Travis is a native of Colorado who grew up in a family full of avid hunters and anglers, and his life has revolved around hunting and fishing since he was very young. He was instilled with great reverence for the outdoors from a very young age, which is what inspired him to pursue a degree in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University. During the summer you can find him at his favorite fishing holes, the rest of the year is dedicated to chasing winter storms, deer, and elk throughout the Rocky Mountains.

Marc Dean escaped the East Coast and is teaching snowboarding and skiing in Verbier, Switzerland. You can book him through European Snowsports.

Originally from Vermont, Jenner developed a love for the outdoors at a young age. Nowadays you can find him playing in the Tetons. He's a thru-hiker, snowboarder, biker and five-fun climber who is always up for an adventure.