Don’t Forget The Toilet Paper: The Most Common Items In My Backcountry Pack The first question I ask myself while prepping to head into the backcountry is always, “what do I need to bring?” I start running through the mental checklist of my gear choosing quickly what I’d like to take. There are my essentials, the gear I never leave the house without which includes everything to keep me alive and healthy. After […] Gear Review Alex K | February 22, 2019 0 Comments
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 0 Comments
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 1 Comment
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