Gear Review: 2021-2022 Black Crows Serpo 93 This past fall, Black Crows added three new skis, one of which was the Serpo 93. Designed to have one foot in the on-piste and one foot in the off-piste world, the Serpo aims to satisfy any skier. Here’s what Black Crows has to say about the ski: “With 93mm at the waist, it’s a good carver, it’s there to really […] Gear Clay Malott | April 2, 2022 0 Comments
Is Alpine-X the Future of Snowsports? Brought to you by Alpine-X As human-induced climate change continues to warm the planet, ski season will likely become shorter and shorter, with decreased snowfall and increased rainfall. Warming may cause Spring-like temperatures during Winter for resorts around the world and may cause coastal regions, such as California and the Pacific Northwest, to lose their season forever. One Virginia company hopes […] Industry News Clay Malott | March 25, 2022 0 Comments
Mt. Lassen, CA Report: Spring Corn and Winter Powder Report from Saturday & Sunday 12-13th March 2022 This weekend, we ventured up to Mt. Lassen in Northern California to see if we could find any good snow – despite it being over two months since the last big snowfall. We left Red Bluff at about 6:45 on Saturday morning and made the roughly one-hour drive up to the Kohm […] Trip Report Clay Malott | March 13, 2022 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: PNW to Receive 35+” This Week Summary A major, prolonged storm system is forecasted to bring significant accumulations to the Pacific Northwest. Snow levels will hover between 3,000 and 5,000 feet for the majority of the storm, meaning all resort base areas will receive rain accumulations, as well, especially on Monday night and Tuesday morning during the most intense precipitation. Once the storm ebbs on Friday, […] Weather Clay Malott | March 12, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Beijing Olympics On Tap For 4-6″ This Weekend In Rare Winter Storm Summary A rare winter storm will bring 4-6″ to the Beijing Olympics skiing and snowboarding venue this weekend. Temperatures will dip below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-17.7C), making for chilly but refreshing skiing and riding conditions. 4-6 inches: what’s the big deal? What makes this storm so impressive is the drought-like climate that the region typically experiences during this time of year. During […] Clay Malott | February 11, 2022 0 Comments
Rossignol Launches HI-SPEED Boot Range This week, Rossignol announced their brand new HI-SPEED ski boot line. “Our experience meant that we had strong convictions from the very start of the project. This was a source of great reassurance for the R&D and design teams during 3 years of intensive work.” -Pascal Roux, Marketing Director for Rossignol ski boots Check out Rossignol’s full press release below: […] Industry News Clay Malott | February 11, 2022 0 Comments
4-Quattro: SCARPA Launches Downhill-Performance Oriented Boot Line SCARPA, based in Northern Italy, is one of the world’s most popular boot manufacturers, churning out bestselling models like the Maestrale, Gea, and F1 boots. Ever since I skied in my first SCARPA ski boot four years ago, I’ve been in love and doubt I’ll ever tour in a different boot. Last week, SCARPA unveiled their newest addition to their […] Clay Malott | February 2, 2022 0 Comments
Rossignol Announces 2022/2023 Sender and Rallybird Lineups This morning, Rossignol announced their 2022/23 Sender and Rallybird ski lineups. Two lineups that have been critically acclaimed and loved in the past will get a revamp for the upcoming season. The Sender builds upon its legacy as a hard-charging, powerful freeride ski: “All in. Full gas. Always fast. This is the gravity first mindset. Building upon our flagship freeride design, […] Clay Malott | February 2, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Looking Ahead – Where’s the Snow? After a very snowy December, the Western US has had a miserable January in comparison. Nearly every water basin in the West was below average for snowfall in January, so where is the snow? Summary: January was simply atrocious for snow all across the West. Unfortunately, early February doesn’t look too much better. However, during the second week of February, it […] Weather Clay Malott | February 1, 2022 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet For HAKUBAVALLEY, Japan Before the Weekend Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Summary A cold, moisture-laden storm system will sweep through central Japan this week, dumping two or more feet of fresh snow on the HAKUBAVALLEY region and its nine resorts. The snow will begin on Wednesday evening before gradually ramping up and peaking by Thursday evening. Snowfall rates will then begin to decrease and taper off […] Weather Clay Malott | January 18, 2022 1 Comment
Jackson Hole To Host 5th Annual Kings and Queens Of Corbet’s From February 12-18 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced today that it will once again play host to the annual Kings and Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational on Feb. 12-18. The event will be streamed live for free and in its entirety exclusively on Red Bull TV. The Kings and Queens of Corbet’s competition debuted in 2018 and has consistently brought […] Industry News Clay Malott | January 18, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 18-35″ For Hakuba Valley, Japan This Weekend Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Summary A persistent low-pressure system off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula will spin cold, moisture-rich air into Japan’s HAKUBAVALLEY, bringing between 16 and 35 inches to local resorts between Saturday and Wednesday. Another storm is lined up to hit the region late next week with the potential to drop another 1-2 feet of snow. With all the […] Weather Clay Malott | December 22, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet for Colorado This Week, Stormy Pattern Through New Year’s Summary A major winter storm will affect Colorado this week, bringing 1-2 feet of snow at most ski areas, with the highest totals being located at the furthest south and west resorts in the state. Said areas have the potential to get 40-50″ by the 27th with another large storm system on the way through the end of the month. […] Weather Clay Malott | December 21, 2021 0 Comments
Bluebird Backcountry, CO to Open December 30, 2021 Bluebird Backcountry, located in Kremmling, CO announced today that it will open for its second full season on Thursday, December 30th. “The mountain is ready, and our team is ready. Fingers crossed — this next storm cycle should deliver what we need to get open. Let it snow!” – Co-founder Jeff Woodward Bluebird Backcountry is a backcountry ski area where […] Industry News Clay Malott | December 20, 2021 0 Comments
Brain Post: What Causes Thundersnow? On Tuesday, December 14, Salt Lake City, UT received up to 10″ of snow with a large winter storm that ended up bringing several feet to the Wasatch Mountains. One of the unusual things about this storm in particular was the thunder and lightning that accompanied it. So what is thundersnow and how does it form? Thundersnow is exactly what it […] Weather Clay Malott | December 17, 2021 1 Comment
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, to Open Additional Lifts and Terrain, Offering Access to 3,600 Vertical Feet After a successful opening and with more than 100 inches of snowfall on the upper mountain season to date, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will expand its terrain, lift, and restaurant offerings starting this Saturday, December 18. The Bridger Gondola, Casper lift, Marmot lift, Thunder lift, and Sublette lift will all open on Saturday, in addition to all the lifts […] Industry News Clay Malott | December 15, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Deep Turns At Snoqualmie Pass, WA Following Major Winter Storm View this post on Instagram A post shared by Garret Van Swearingen (@garretvs) Snoqualmie Pass locals Garret Van Swearingen, Jeff Jacka, and pro photographer Scott Rickenberger got out this morning, December 15th, for some post-storm powder turns following a large storm earlier this week. If this is a sign of anything to come, we’re stoked. Conditions Report Clay Malott | December 15, 2021 0 Comments
Brain Post: Why Does the Pacific Coast Get So Much Snow? The Pacific Northwest and British Columbia consistently finish the season at the top of the snowfall charts every year. Averaging the most snow in North America, it’s no surprise. Looking at the chart below from the Western Region Climate Center, it’s pretty easy to see that the Pacific Northwest gets more rain than anywhere else in the West (British Columbia is […] Weather Clay Malott | December 8, 2021 0 Comments
[PHOTO TOUR] Hawaii Wakes Up to Fresh Blanket of Snow Following Blizzard Following an early-season winter storm in Hawaii, the Aloha State saw its upper peaks blanketed in a fresh layer of snow—almost good enough to ski! Most melted very shortly after the storm once the sun had come out. Related: Blizzard Warning Issued in Hawaii This Weekend: 12″ of Snow or More on Big Island Summits WTF?? Snow storms in Hawaii? […] Weather Clay Malott | December 7, 2021 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Looking Ahead – Where’s the Snow? After a snowy October, the Western US has had a nearly record-dry November. Nearly every water basin in the West is below average for snowfall for the season so far, so where is the snow? In this forecast, I’ll quickly break down why the last few weeks have been so bad and when the next major opportunities for snow will […] Weather Clay Malott | December 1, 2021 0 Comments
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