Will the Ski Season at Killington, VT, Make It To June Again This Year? It is that time of the year again where spring skiing is in full swing at resorts across the United States. In the East, Killington, Vermont, is traditionally the first ski resort to open and and one of the last to close each season. Last season, Killington was still open at the beginning of June. Killington is currently operating with 14 […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 26, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Warns Skiers and Snowboarders of Glide Cracks With spring in full swing, skiers and snowboarders need to be aware of hazards they might run into on the mountain. The ski patrol at Palisades Tahoe, California, has recently noticed glide cracks forming on popular terrain at Alpine and Palisades. As a result, they posted about the glide cracks on their Facebook page to ensure that everyone is informed and […] Industry News Noah DeVries | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Protect Our Winters POWers up the Outdoor State Climate advocacy organization Protect Our Winters (POW) is thrilled to announce the introduction of the Energizing Our Communities Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT). The bill was introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on April 18, and publicly announced on Earth Day. Over the last 18 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Race Re-Cap: Der Weisse Rausch in St. Anton, Austria Der weisse Rausch (engl. “the white thrill”) is an annual end-of-season fun race at St. Anton, Austria, which this year took place on April 20. The race is a 7.5 km (4.7 mile) race that combines a downhill component with uphill sprints and an obstacle finish at the end. 555 skiers and snowboarders battle it out for the podium […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Tributary Whitewater Trips That Absolutely Rip the Sierra Nevada’s Snowmelt Spring is officially in full swing, the change in season is dynamic, and its effects ripple through the environment. The days become longer, and the sun’s rays become more concentrated in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures increase and precipitation turns from snow to rain. The snowpack in the mountains begins to decrease rapidly and the last several months of snowfall melt […] Raft Luke Guilford | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
Backcountry Skiers Unapologetically Trigger Avalanche on Quandary Peak, CO, Partially Burying Skier in Another Group Spring skiing is on in Colorado, and as the snowpack consolidates, more skiers are in “peak-bagging” mode. The past Sunday, April 21, a group of backcountry skiers were meticulously descending the north couloir (Quandary Couloir) on Quandary Peak one by one when the group above them descended past them, triggering a wind slab that partially buried one of their skiers. […] Avalanche Luke Guilford | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
5 Multi-Resort Passes That Offer Access to Ride the Southern Hemisphere As the winter ski season winds down in North America, many people will turn to more seasonal activities like biking, hiking, golf, or spending time at the lake. It makes sense as the weather turns warmer and ski resorts close. It can be a sad time of year for many as most ski resorts on the planet are located in […] Brains Brent Thomas | April 25, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] One Track Mind Ep. 10 – #1 Line of the Winter This episode marks the pinnacle moment of this series thus far. We’ve made it through the list to my #1 line of 2023. This line is my favorite from last season for a number of reasons. First, it’s a line that rarely fills in making it unique and very desirable. Secondly, it’s sporty, with multiple airs and a tight couloir […] Backcountry SnowBrains | April 25, 2024 0 Comments