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Amelia Traynor

whiskey drinker + mountain enthusiast.

Why Does Alaska Gets So Much Snow?

Every year, as Spring dawns on North American ski resorts and the snow begins to melt, it happens: the pros ship it up to the Last Frontier. Easily the largest state in the US, Alaska is 663,298 square miles – and could comfortably fit the next three largest states inside its borders. Alaska not only has the country’s highest point (Denali at 20,320 feet), but also the coldest temperature on record (-80 F in Prospect Creek, 1971).

ameliatraynor | February 1, 2019
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How the North American Avalanche Danger Scale Works:

Utah Avalanche Center and the US Forest Service bring you the North American Public Avalanche Danger Scale. You must remember four important points about this scale: 1) The scale is not linear. Your risk increases about two fold for each rising level on the danger scale. In other words, you take on twice as much risk at Moderate as Low and you take on four times more risk going from Low to Considerable. And so on. The risk numbers […]

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ameliatraynor | October 2, 2018
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Top 10 Most Popular US Ski Resorts Ranked by Skier Visits

The 10 most popular ski resorts in the United States, ranked by annual skier visits. Note: Winter Park, Copper, Park City, Squaw Valley and Killington could have higher annual skier visits but they chose not to make their numbers made public. Numbers are from last ski season. No. 1 – Vail Mountain, CO Annual Skier Visits: 1,634,250 No. 2 – Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO Annual Skier Visits: 1,600,750 No. 3 – Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, CA Annual Skier Visits: 1,128,500 No. 4 – Keystone Resort […]

ameliatraynor | June 5, 2018
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Why Wyoming’s Tetons Get So Much Snow

Notorious for its jagged peaks, deep snow and world-class skiing, Wyoming’s Teton Range spreads north to south along the Idaho border. Home to infamous backcountry lines and resorts like Jackson Hole and Grand Targhee, the Tetons boast some of the best snow stats in the country.

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ameliatraynor | January 19, 2017
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The Top 5 Ski Resorts in Vermont:

The Green Mountains of Vermont are an east coaster’s paradise. While the state may be a bit colder than its western counterparts, Vermont’s got a lot to offer.

ameliatraynor | November 2, 2016
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Best 10 Small Ski Resorts in North America

Bigger isn’t always better. These 10 awesome small ski resorts in North America pack a punch in less than 3,000 acres.

ameliatraynor | June 2, 2016
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Top 6 Ski Town Music Festivals in North America

Music & mountains – what else do you need? Every year, ski towns all over the country bring a little funk to the alpine air – and 2016 is no exception. From the Green Mountains to the Sierras, these 6 music festivals will keep you entertained until the snow starts up again.

ameliatraynor | May 19, 2016
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Gear Review: Women’s 686 Parklan Ceremony Jacket

The Parklan Ceremony Jacket from 686 is what dreams are made of. Whether you are lapping the park, exploring the backcountry, or heading out to the bars – the Parklan is an all-around closet staple.

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ameliatraynor | April 19, 2016
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