Hans Aschim

Hans Aschim is a PNW-based writer, creative consultant, and published author. Formerly of NYC, Hans brings a lifetime of global ski, surf, and general adventure experience.


Recent articles by Hans

The Best Design-Minded Gravel Bike Gear for Mixed Terrain Cycling

Take On All Mixed Terrain with This Tested-and-Approved Gravel Bike Gear Guide

Tested on the rugged backroads and singletrack of British Columbia, this kit goes fast, far, and looks good along the way

This Bowen Island, BC Rental Cabin Comes Complete With Wood Fired Hot Tub

A Weekend of Wood-fired Hot Tubs and Modernist Cabins on Bowen Island, BC

Just across the Howe Sound from Metro Vancouver, this minimalist, wellness-focused getaway cabin feels more outside than "inn"

New York City Surfing: A Comprehensive Guide for Locals & Tourists Alike

Yes There's Surf in New York City: Here's Everything You Need to Know About It

A generous guide for lifelong waterman and beginner surfers alike, including where to go, what to ride, and what seasons to plan on paddling out

Rapha's Pro-Team Gore-Tex Cycling Jersey Is a Winter Riding Must Have

For Cold Winter Cycling, Rapha's New Gore-Tex Cycling Jersey Is A Must

The Pro Team Gore-Tex Infinium bike jersey is a shield of close-fitting armor for foul and frigid weather

New Book "Surfer Magazine: 1960-2020" Chronicles 60 Years of Culture

Surfing’s Now-Extinct Print Mag Gets a Worthy Retrospective in New Hardcover Book

With more than 300 pages of photos and journalism, the book is a visual homage to surf culture's leading publication, which prematurely closed in 2020

MEC Backcountry Apex Collection Blends Heritage Design and Modern Tech

MEC’s Backcountry-Focused Apex Collection Pairs 90s Design & Modern Tech

Canada’s original outdoor gear store digs into the archives for their latest line of limited edition outerwear and apparel

Geoff McFetridge and K2 Release This Season's Best Looking Skis

Geoff McFetridge Teams With K2 for the Best Looking Skis of the Season

The notably outdoorsy illustrator and Designer lends his uniquely bold and playful artwork to two sets of adventure-ready skis, and then some

Photographer Daniel Fuller Offers Fresh Perspectives on Seascapes

Photographer and Pro Surfer Daniel Fuller Offers Fresh Perspectives on Seascapes

Aptly titled "Liquid Horizons" presents an abstracted, emotive body of work born of a life at sea