The New iPhone 14 Will Have Satellite Emergency SOS Messaging Satellite Connectivity Apple announced at its iPhone 14 launch on Wednesday that the new phone will have a satellite connectivity feature called Emergency SOS via Satellite. The feature will allow owners to send text messages when they don’t have cellular coverage. This is a massive win for the backcountry, off-road, and trail-riding community, as well as anyone who finds themselves off […] Backcountry Brent Thomas | September 9, 2022 0 Comments
Mt Rainier, WA, Appears to Be Venting. Will it Erupt Soon? On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Mt. Rainer, WA, appeared to be venting steam from near its summit of 14,411 feet. Mt. Rainier appears to be venting. 🗻 @komonews currently has a call in with @MountRainierNPS to confirm. Stay tuned. #wawx #komonews pic.twitter.com/ln6TqZ4hlS — Kristin Clark (@KClarkWx) September 7, 2022 This was especially concerning considering the mountain is an active volcano. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 7, 2022 3 Comments
How Multi-Resort Season Passes Have Affected Single Lift Ticket Sales Season Pass Sales According to the NSAA, the 2021-22 ski season saw a significant uptick in season passes sold. It wasn’t just the two big players of Epic and Ikon either. Ski areas from big to small from all over the country saw an increase. Additionally, other major players have emerged in the multi-resort marketplace. Related: The Million Dollar Question […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 7, 2022 1 Comment
U.S. Army Announces New Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle for Arctic The U.S. Army has announced a new all-terrain vehicle for its changing needs in the Artic regions. The vehicle is called the Beowulf and is designed to excel in ice, deep snow, rocky terrain, marshes, mud, sand, lakes, and extremely cold conditions. Versatility is the best word that describes the vehicle. It has two segments that are joined in the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022 2 Comments
How to Keep Your Hands and Feet Warm While Skiing and Snowboarding One of the most uncomfortable feelings while skiing or snowboarding is having cold extremities. If they get too cold, it can be downright painful, not to mention diminish your on-snow performance. They say there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear. That may be true, but here are also some other ways to ensure your phalanges stay […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022 0 Comments
This is How Winter Temperatures in the U.S. Have Changed Over the Last 75 Years The infographic above shows the average temperature change in the winter over the last 75 years. The trend was captured by meteorologist Brian Brettschneider using NCEI data. Every county on the map got warmer. The Northern Plains appear to be seeing the worst of the warming with many areas seeing increases in the 5°F to 7°F range. Almost all of […] Weather Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022 0 Comments
First-Ever Dedicated Lift-Accessed Mountain Bike Park in Western US to be Built in Colorado’s Front Range There are over 6,000 mountain bike trails in Colorado. Most of them are multi-use, meaning they must be shared with hikers, trail runners, and sometimes horses. None of the trails are served by a dedicated lift-accessed bike park. Two cyclists want to change that. Phil Bouchard and Jason Evans are the cofounders of Shadow Mountain Bike Park. They have been […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022 0 Comments
Endurance Athlete Superstar Kilian Jornet Becomes the New “Strava King” With Record Kudos Kilian Jornet is an endurance athlete superstar. The Spaniard has won many of the most prestigious ultramarathons as well as having numerous fastest known time records. They include the ascent and descent of major mountains like the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc. Now, he can add a new title to his name: “Strava king.” Just last month, Jornet set a new […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 2, 2022 0 Comments
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