DAVID SWORD

The Other David is a ski industry lifer, former PSIA Alpine Examiner, USSA Coach, climbing guide and ski builder. His resume includes extensive time skiing and climbing in the High Sierra and the Cascades. Balancing life as a freelance writer his travel destinations include New Zealand, SE Asia, Kingdom of Bhutan, and Europe.

WHIPS: 80’s Rock Hopper Singlespeed, Wilier Gran Turismo, OPEN UP,

STICKS: Heretic Custom, Atomic Backland FR 102, Black Crows Corvus-Freebird

FAVORITE TRAIL: Home dirt of Mt. Hood, Met-Win and Mrazek. In winter, any path leading to fresh lines.

“Knowledge without mileage is bullshit.” Henry Rollins