A failed mountaineering attempt leads to success while backcountry skiing in the wilderness of Mount Hayes, Alaska.

Backcountry ski touring below Mount Hayes, Alaska, to check out the route before climbing day.

Flying into remote wilderness to establish basecamp for backcountry skiing on Mount Hayes, Alaska.

Delta Junction is the gateway to backcountry skiing on Mount Hayes, Alaska.

A surprise welcome back party for ski mountaineers on Glacier Bay Alaska.

Expedition preparations and getting from Aspen to Fairbanks with the goal of backcountry ski touring on Mt. Hayes, Alaska.