Alex K

Eat Your Way Into A Bigger, Faster, Longer Day In The Backcountry

Let’s take a moment to look at the time and cost involved in a successful day of backcountry skiing or riding. First, there is the expensive equipment followed by avalanche safety gear and classes. Then you need the right partners, good weather, a proper snowpack and a full day off from work to get it done. Lining up these variables […]

Brains

Alex K | February 2, 2019

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Squaw Valley, CA Report: The Wild West – Silverado Canyon Opens

Report from January 25th, 2019 Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has received enough snow in January to open the classic Silverado Canyon zone today. The Silverado Chair can spend many seasons unopened due to low snow levels in its lower elevations but with the over average snowfall this January, Squaw Valley was able to open the historic terrain. Littered with cliffs, […]

Conditions Report

Alex K | January 25, 2019

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Five Functional Exercises to Keep You Injury Free And On The Mountain Longer

For me, one of the worst reasons to miss a good day or skiing or riding is because of an injury I could have prevented. I don’t mean from taking a hard fall but from not having the strength, mobility and stamina to prevent an injury from overuse or bad position. How many times have you or someone you know […]