Lassen Peak, CA, Report: Excellent Skinning Conditions After Hail and Thunder at the Trailhead Report from 2nd June 2023, and written by Blackbird Mountain Guides We skied the North Side of Lassen Peak on Friday from the Devastated Area. The trip began with a bang, or rather a series of them. As we arrived at Lassen Volcanic National Park, the skies became dark, and before long continuous lightning and thunder had ushered in a […] Conditions Report Guest Author | June 7, 2023 0 Comments
Backcountry Basics: Skinning In this video, I break down a few basic skinning techniques to improve your efficiency in the backcountry. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more backcountry skiing tutorial content. Featured Video Clay Malott | February 16, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Guys Receive Citation for Skinning Up Closed Sundance Mountain Resort, UT Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah closed on March 16th, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The ski resort, owned by Robert Redford, announced they will close until at least 16th April and reminded skiers and riders that Sundance does not allow any uphill ski traffic on the mountain at any time, and this policy extends through all closures. Related: COVID-19: Utah […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 27, 2020 0 Comments
The Ever Growing Popularity of Resort Skinning The backcountry segment of the ski gear industry continues to explode as more people are choosing to skip the lift lines and expensive pass to earn their turns. Not everyone is headed deep into the wilderness though. As resort skinning is ever growing in popularity it’s creating new safety challenges and debates over access. At first thought it seems kind of stupid […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | July 26, 2018 0 Comments
The Art of the Ascent: Skinning Tips from Dynafit’s Donny Roth The difference between having the time of your life and being absolutely miserable in the backcountry can be a few simple tricks. Donny Roth, a Dynafit athlete and professional ski guide sheds some light on the art of of the ascent. Here are some tips to keep in mind next time you are skinning. 1. Slow and steady wins the […] Featured Video Katy Shipley | May 17, 2018 0 Comments
Mount St. Helens, WA, Backcountry Report: Volcano Season has Arrived Report from Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Mount St. Helens, Washington, may not be as big as it used to be, but it’s still a formidable PNW staple. I was excited to return to St. Helens after a wonderful, placid trip in 2023 and this Wednesday did not disappoint. The route from Portland to the Marble Mountain Sno Park was bare and […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | April 18, 2024 0 Comments
Program & Guidelines for “SkiClipse” at Sugarloaf, ME Experience the once in a life time Total Solar Eclipse at Sugarloaf, Maine. On Monday, April 8, 2024, the moon will completely cover the sun and the eclipse’s path of totality will only be visible in several states including parts of Maine. This is the last total solar eclipse in this hemisphere for 20 years and you won’t want to […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 7, 2024 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry Report: Skiing Every Condition Known To Man In An Epic Chute Above A Paddlewheel Boat Report from March 8, 2024 Well, the monster 102″, 190mph storm has come and gone. In its wake, it left wind-pressed snow, bizarre snow formations, and clear skies. We let things settle out and cook the past two days then got back out into the backcountry today looking for corn or pre-nubile corn. We found it. Kinda… Honestly, in the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 8, 2024 0 Comments