2020-2021 Season Closing Days at California Ski Resorts Warming temperatures and the longer days of spring are here. California’s spring skiing is legendary with 60-degree temperatures, pond skims, and slushy big mountain lines. Unfortunately, this also means the end of the resort season is near. Most of California’s resorts are closing on various weekends throughout April. Mammoth Moutain and Squaw Valley will be open through at least Memorial […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | March 24, 2021 0 Comments
2020-2021 Season Closing Days at Colorado Ski Resorts Spring has sprung and that means the 2020-2021 resort ski season, unfortunately, has to come to an end. Most Colorado ski areas are closing on various Sundays throughout April, starting the 4th through April 25th. This year’s May resort skiing will likely only be at Breckenridge (Closing May 31st) and Arapahoe Basin (TBA). It is common for Winter Park to extend […] Industry News Dominic Gawel | March 24, 2021 0 Comments
Taylor Park, CO Backcountry Report: Playful Chute, Spring Powder, and Perfect Turns Report from Monday, March 22, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Spring has officially sprung in western Colorado. Today Park Cone yielded some epic turns, fresh snow, perfect weather, and great views. The day began by parking along Taylor Reservoir and skinning up Park Cone. My roommate Josh and I made good time up the cone, following an old […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | March 24, 2021 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO Report: Mixed Weather, Park Laps, and Dust on Crust Report from Sunday, March 21, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Crested Butte, CO – The days are getting longer, and the (resort) season is getting shorter. Today yielded some classic spring conditions with dust on crush, mixed weather, and sticky slow snow. Much of the groomed mountain was slow and sticky, although the extremes yielded some softer snow. […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | March 22, 2021 1 Comment
The Lost Sierra Trail: Northern California’s New 300-mile Trail for All Users California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains offer world-famous recreation from Mount Whitney to Lake Tahoe. Yosemite’s grandeur, Lake Tahoe’s skiing, and more often steal the thunder from other parts of the stunning range. Lassen, Plumas, and Sierra Counties as well as the Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship are working together to create the “Lost Sierra Trail.” The Lost Sierra Trail connects the Sierra Nevada […] Backcountry Dominic Gawel | March 19, 2021 4 Comments
25 Taliban Fighters Killed in Afghanistan Avalanche Sunday Paktia Province, Afghanistan – 25 members of the Taliban were killed in an avalanche Sunday night crossing a mountainous route from Pakistan. The avalanche occurred in the Jaji Ariob District of the Paktia Province in an area known as the Zaghni Valley. Paktia Police Headquarters spokesman, Mohammad Lal Amiri, remarked that some of the Taliban’s Pakistani commanders were killed in […] Avalanche Dominic Gawel | March 19, 2021 1 Comment
What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America? North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska. Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 6 Comments
No Evidence of Fraud Found in Investigation of Woman’s 12-Day Disappearance in Zion National Park, UT Authorities found no evidence supporting fraud surrounding the investigation of Holly Suzanne Courtier, a 38-year-old woman who went missing for 12-days in Zion National Park, UT last year. Courtier’s disappearance went viral after Washington County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Sgt. Darrell Cashin found aspects of the story that did not add up. Courtier’s family set up a GoFundMe several days […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 0 Comments