Backcountry's Rider in Chief Mike Horn traveled to Colorado's Alta Lakes Observatory with a progressive crew of skiers and riders to experience the famed chutes and rustic ambiance of this high-mountain chalet. Within a cirque of spiny couloirs, they found deep powder and rich history. Check out this video from Off the Grid Media, and read the full story of Alta Lakes Observatory in the December issue of Backcountry. Not a subscriber? Purchase a one-year subscription and get 50% off newsstand price, here.