Backcountry Magazine December 2015 - The Photo Annual Zurück Ausgabe

In every Backcountry issue, we rely on a team of photographers to get out there and get the shot. And in December’s Photo Annual, we’re giving credit where it’s due, shining the spotlight on those behind the lens—and their photography. But first, we explore a controversy in Rogers Pass, B.C., as Parks Canada attempts to open access to an off-limits zone on public land. And in the nearby Selkirk Mountains, we profile the completion of Empire Lake Chalet, which offers B.C.’s newest haute-route potential. Then, six contributing photographers take center stage to share insights on their motivation, visualization and reflections of life behind the lens. Each photographer, along with a handful of others, is featured in this issue’s 22-page gallery of creativity and stoke. And while such imagery fuels the desire to get out there, our 2016 Apparel Guide reviews the jackets, pants, puffies and accessories for any mountain mission. Inside are eight Editors’ Choice products, plus more than 30 Editors’ Selects to ke