[PHOTOS] Ski Knuckle Huck Kicks Off 30 Years of X Games The X Games are often recognized for their prominence in extreme sports, from snowboarding to skiing and skateboarding, you are sure to see something unbelievable at an X Games event. This year’s celebration of X Games Aspen represents the organization’s 30th anniversary, with a vast history of incredible feats, 2025’s run of the games is no different. Kicking off the […] Industry News Anders Henrikson | January 28, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Luca Harrington Takes the Gold at His First-Ever X Games Men’s Ski Slopestyle Another year, another X Games Slopestyle, with rails, huge airs, and an incredible opportunity for the world’s best to showcase their skills. With skiers from the likes of Colby Stevenson, Mac Forehand, and Alex Hall, the competition was stacked and all athletes put on a show for Aspen and the world to see. Slopestyle is especially impressive in contrast to […] Industry News Anders Henrikson | January 28, 2025 0 Comments
Bellingham, WA, Mountain Rescue Recovers Stranded Snowboarder in Backcountry Near Mount Baker Bellingham Mountain Rescue, a prominent rescue group out of the Whatcom Country Area of Washington State, had their hands full at the start of the new year with a rescue of a backcountry snowboarder who had fallen into a drainage area in the Swift Creek Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. This area is specifically dangerous in the Mount Baker wilderness due […] Backcountry Anders Henrikson | January 24, 2025 0 Comments
Utahโs Backcountry Dangers: How Recent Heavy Snowfall Has Impacted Avalanche Conditions Because of a Weak Base Layer Utah is known for its incredible skiing due to the large amounts of snow it receives yearly and the extensive terrain available, primarily in the Wasatch Range. There are many resorts for skiers to enjoy but many turn to the backcountry due to the vast amount of options when it comes to terrain. However, there are dangers associated with the […] Anders Henrikson | January 16, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Alta Ski Area, UT, Report: An Analysis on Utah’s Early Season Snow ย ย ย ย ย Report from Tuesday, December 10, 2024ย After a week between storms, Alta is ready for some more snow. The current sharky early season conditions have been slightly improved by two inches in the past 24 hours, adding to the current base of 28 inches and 87 inches of total snowfall this season. This recent storm […] Conditions Report Anders Henrikson | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
Accident at Brighton Resort, UT, Serves as Stark Reminder of the Risks of Early Season Skiing & Snowboarding Early-season openings bring excitement for skiers eager to hit the slopes, but they also come with inherent challenges, particularly related to snow coverage and safety. The experience of a 17-year-old skier at Brighton Resort, Utah, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of early season skiing and snowboarding. On Monday, November 25, the teenage skier crashed below the chair […] Industry News Anders Henrikson | November 28, 2024 2 Comments
Efforts Ramp Up to Fix Traffic Woes in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT A panel was held on Tuesday, October 29, by Canyon Guard, Friends of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Friends of Alta, and Save not Pave to discuss the future of Little Cottonwood Canyon in Salt Lake City, Utah.ย The eight-mile-long gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon has been a topic of controversy for some time due to its large nature with 22 proposed […] Industry News Anders Henrikson | November 27, 2024 0 Comments
How Colorado’s Historic Early November Storm Shook People & Wildlife Across the State The Colorado ski season started with a boom this past weekend. With what seemed to beย nonstop snow hitting the Front Range, roads, resorts, and towns were hit with near-record-breaking November snow totals and winter storm warnings. While the snow was welcome news for resorts such as Winter Park,ย Copper Mountain,ย Keystone Resort, andย Arapahoe Basin, and other resorts,ย such as Eldora Mountain Resort, the […] Industry News Anders Henrikson | November 13, 2024 0 Comments