J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades Just in time for the ski season to really get going, J Skis out of Burlington, Vermont, just released a radical new pair of ski blades honoring Shane McConkey. The SB Saucerboy Promodel X-Treme II McConkey x J Skis collaboration was made in a limited edition run, and there are only a few pairs left out of the 300 produced […] Industry News John Cunningham | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
Alta, UT Report: Sending it on Ski Blades Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from January 29, 2021 Today at Alta Ski Area, we brought the ski blades out to play in some leftover powder. We got up early, caffeine pumping, ready to shred the morning away. While ski blades may not be the best choice for powder skiing, they are the best choice for maximum fun […] Conditions Report Shannon Fiegel | January 29, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Backcountry Snowblades are Here… Finally! Despite the fact that the Swiss have been involved with serious ski mountaineering for many years, they continually push the envelope on what is possible. Sometimes they even try to invent new trends that they think will be cool- for example the backcountry snowblade. Maybe in idea it seems alright, somewhere of a hybrid between skiing and snowshoeing for someone […] Gear Review Keenan Grady | March 19, 2016 3 Comments
Pain McShlonkey Classic VIDEO: Johnny Moseley Goes Off on Snollerblades in “One of These Daze” Johnny Moseley dominates Squaw on Snollerblades while mimicking Candide Thovex’s “One of Those Days”. We think Johnny wears it better… “Visit http://ShaneMcConkey.org for more information on the 2016 Pain McShlonkey Classic at Squaw Valley, California, on March 19th.” – Shane McConkey Foundation Industry News SnowBrains | March 14, 2016 0 Comments
5 Cyclists Fight Off a Cougar With Their Bare Hands to Save a Friend Last month, on February 17, on the Tokul Creek Trail, just northeast of Fall City, Washington, a group of five women cyclists had to fight off a cougar for 45 minutes with nothing but rocks, sticks, and their bare hands. The cyclists, who were all in their 50s and 60s and part of the competitive Recycled Cycles Racing team, were […] Cycle Brent Thomas | March 20, 2024 0 Comments
The Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, this March Get ready to break out your snowblades and dress in your goofiest costumes imaginable for another unforgettable day full of shenanigans and shredding in honor of Shane McConkey. Related: J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades On March 23, 2024, The Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic, commonly referred to as ‘PMS’, returns to Palisades Tahoe in California. Spots […] Industry News John Cunningham | February 10, 2024 0 Comments
The 9 Best ‘Small’ Snowsports Brands Everyone knows big snowsport brands like K2, Burton, or Salomon. So let us introduce you to some small but incredible snowsports brands, the garage band of the bunch. We looked at the best small brands and compiled a ‘top nine’ list. To qualify for our “small” category, revenues had to be <$5 million, and the product launched less than 30 […] Gear Review Julia Schneemann | September 30, 2023 5 Comments
[VIDEO] Schoolkids Left Dangling 900 Feet Above Ravine in Cable Car After Cable Snaps in Pakistan Eight people, including six children aged 10-15, are currently stranded in a cable car after one of its cables snapped in the north-west Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. The incident, occurring over the Allai valley in Battagram, saw the chair-lift dangling perilously 274m (900 ft) above ground. Related: Gondola Cabin Plummets to Ground in Canada The accident happened around 07:00 […] SnowBrains | August 22, 2023 0 Comments