Author

Andy Sovick

Andy is the founder and owner of Beacon Guidebooks, a ski guide and mapping publisher. Author of Backcountry Skiing: Crested Butte Colorado, Andy has been skiing Colorado’s backcountry his entire life. Raised on cross-country skis pulled from a dumpster in Fort Collins, he started his ski career following his parent's tracks along Cameron Pass. He moved to the Colorado’s western slope in 2000 and now resides with his wife and son in Gunnison. From woodworking to book writing, Andy is a craftsman to the core. He believes that sharing relevant information and photos about skiing the backcountry will help travelers spread out, get inspired to explore, and most importantly, make better and safer decisions.

Tested in the Andes — Julbo Aerospace Goggle Review (August 16, 2020)

A Case for the Whippet — Black Diamond Carbon Whippet Review (July 10, 2020)

DIY — Kids Uphill on the Cheap (November 14, 2019)

Trip Report: Bariloche Backcountry Skiing (September 6, 2019)

North Face Summit Series – Proprius, L2, L5 – Review (January 5, 2018)