What does it take to be a MTNmeister? Derek lives, works, and vacations in mountains around the world. He logs 200 plus ski days each year by chasing the endless winter. During the Northern Hemisphere winter, Derek is based in Big Sky, Montana. In the northern hemispheres summer, Derek is the lead guide at South America’s premier backcountry snow cat operation, Ski Arpa. PC: Aaron Diamond
I think too many people get trapped and they aren’t able to escape. Skiing is my escape.
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