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 Review 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
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