A Complete Beginner’s Guide on Backcountry Ski Touring This article was written by Rene-Martin Trudel for GOLH.TV What is Alpine Touring, Backcountry Skiing, or Ski Touring? First, they are all the same. But, I would say that they include skiing, snowboarding, telemark and any other snow-gliding sport that has yet to be invented. In short, they are the original form of skiing before ski resorts were created. Second, […] Brains Guest Author | November 19, 2025 0 Comments
Adrift in Turnagain Pass: Printmaker Captures Alaska’s Ski Soul with New Film “Carving Lines” This article was written by guest author Dmitry Surnin Turnagain is a special place for me. One of my first backcountry experiences happened there—back when I had snowshoes, cotton sweaters, and too much excitement. Fast forward fourteen years, and I still can’t get enough of how magical this area is. Countless memories and long adventures with incredible people will forever […] Guest Author | November 12, 2025 0 Comments
How to Get the Most Value from Your Epic or Ikon Pass This Season with These Travel and Lodging Hacks This article was written by Guest Author Joe Petraiuolo You did it—you bought the pass. Whether you’re Team Epic or Team Ikon, you’ve joined the ranks of skiers chasing a truly legendary season. Now comes the hard part: turning that pass into as many ski days—and as many memories—as possible. Unless you live in a ski hub like Salt […] Brains Guest Author | November 12, 2025 1 Comment
Affordable Skiing Isn’t Dead: 4 Mountains That Prove It This article was written by Guest Author Joe Petraiuolo We’ve all been there. You see that legendary ski trip on social media or hear about a friend’s incredible getaway—and suddenly, you’re planning your own. Flights booked, lodging set…then comes the sticker shock: lift tickets. Hundreds of dollars for a single day on the slopes. Excitement turns to hesitation fast. But […] Brains Guest Author | November 7, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Pro Skier Ryan Faye Drops His Version of an “Average” Season Edit From Palisades Tahoe, CA Professional skier and civil engineer Ryan Faye has dropped his full 2024–25 Palisades Tahoe season edit, and it’s a reminder of why long-form ski films still matter in the age of 10-second clips. Ryan, who grew up at the resort formerly known as Squaw Valley, California, and has competed on the Freeride World Tour while pursuing a full-time engineering career, […] Guest Author | September 30, 2025 0 Comments
The Great Australian Snow Pilgrimage: A Road Trip from Sydney to Thredbo By Guest Author Martin Kelly The snow road trip is an Aussie classic, and, with a good base thanks to steady falls through the season, this spring will be a great time to head for the mountains. Longer days, warmer weather, lower prices and spring snow—September in the Australian Alps is lots of fun and a great farewell to winter […] Trip Report Guest Author | August 18, 2025 0 Comments
The Role of Nutrition in Combatting Skiing Fatigue This post was submitted by guest author Haley Mueller Hundreds of thousands of adults flock to ski resorts in the winter, and with the high number of adults comes a high number and variety of injuries. Injury rates in recreational skiing are relatively low, ranging from 2.4 to 2.6 per 1,000 activity days. Many factors lead to injuries, but one of […] Brains Guest Author | June 22, 2025 2 Comments
9 Ways Ski Resorting in the Alps is Different Than in North America This article is an edited version of an original piece that appeared on agingskibum.com and was written by Jamie Schectman. I have been incredibly lucky (and grateful) to have spent most of the past three ski seasons in the Alps. Maybe I’m still in the Honeymoon Phase, but not a day goes by when I don’t find myself inspired, taken […] Brains Guest Author | March 14, 2025 1 Comment
Pico de Orizaba Trip Report: What it’s Like Skiing the Highest Peak in Mexico Trip report from October 25 to 26, 2024 Pico de Orizaba, the highest peak in Mexico, is the only peak in Mexico to ever see skis. This is especially true recently since the other big volcano “Popo” has been erupting and even diverted our flight. Pico de Orizaba is also the highest volcano in North America and the 3rd highest […] Trip Report Guest Author | March 13, 2025 0 Comments
Your Ultimate Ski Guide to Jahorina in Bosnia and Herzegovina: The App Every Skier Needs Jahorina is a mountain in the area of Pale and Trnovo municipalities (BiH) The extraordinary terrain, abundant high-quality snow, a suitable climate, 12 miles (20 kilometers) of trails for alpine disciplines, and gentle slopes (Paradise Valley) have included this mountain among the most beautiful and well-known ski centers. The average number of days with snow cover on Jahorina is 175, […] Industry News Guest Author | January 5, 2025 0 Comments
Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite, CA, Report: 12 Inches of Snow on Christmas Eve This report is from Sunday, December 29, and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski – Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers. New Snow: 13 inches Settled Snow Depth: 30 inches High temperature: 55°F (December 20) Low temperature: 6°F (December 25) Ski Conditions and Weather Wind, sun, and snow were the combo this week. Santa delivered the goods on Christmas Eve as […] Conditions Report Guest Author | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
Yosemite National Park Tuolumne Meadows December Report: Snow Coverage is Good, but the Snowpack Has Some Healing to Do New Snow: 22 inchesSettled Snow Depth: 30 inchesHigh temperature: 52°F (December 8)Low temperature: -5°F (December 15) Ski Conditions and Weather This report is from December 20 and was written by Laura and Rob Pilewski, Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers The Tuolumne Meadows winter rangers skied to Tioga Pass on December 7 to start the season. It is great to be back in Yosemite and in […] Conditions Report Guest Author | December 20, 2024 0 Comments
Avalanche Forecasting 101: The Framework of a Professional’s Daily Avalanche Forecast This post first appeared on Powder Highway Backcountry, was written by Conor Hurley, and is reproduced with permission. Avalanche Forecasting 101 Avalanche forecasting is a fundamental part of backcountry skiing and splitboarding. It is a skill every backcountry enthusiast should strive to develop. Avalanche forecasting involves understanding how weather, the snowpack, and terrain interact. Then, you add the human element […] Avalanche Guest Author | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Serbia: This Eastern European Gem Should Be on Your Bucket List Nestled in the heart of the Balkans, Serbia might not be the first destination that comes to mind when planning your next ski adventure. However, this hidden gem of Eastern Europe is quickly emerging as an enticing winter sports destination that deserves a spot on every snow enthusiast’s radar. Related: 9 Things That Europeans Find Shocking About Skiing in America […] Guest Author | November 1, 2024 0 Comments
Extreme Heat in Svalbard Causes Unprecedented Melting of Arctic Ice Caps This post first appeared on the NASA Earth Observatory website. The Svalbard archipelago’s ice caps suffered extreme episodes of melting in summer 2024, brought on by exceptionally high air temperatures. Related: Winter 2023/24 Was the Hottest Ever Recorded for the U.S. Situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is one of the fastest-warming places on the planet. Over […] Guest Author | August 15, 2024 0 Comments
NOAA ENSO Update August 2024: 74% Chance of La Niña Persisting Through Winter This post first appeared on the climate.gov ENSO blog and was written by Tom Di Liberto You’ll have to excuse this ENSO Blogger for a minute while I drink some sweet tea on the porch and lament about all the heat and humidity, “Woof, it’s hot!” Things truly seem to move slower during the dog days of summer in late […] Weather Guest Author | August 11, 2024 0 Comments
NASA: Australia’s Snowy Mountains Coated in White This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory. Winter made a bold—if late—entrance to the mountains in southeastern Australia. Much to the delight of skiers Down Under, a period of seasonal weather in July 2024 brought significant accumulations to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales. Related: Snowstorm Transforms Australian Ski Resorts into Winter Wonderland The OLI (Operational Land Imager) […] Guest Author | August 2, 2024 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Clarity Report Shows Highs and Lows of 2023 Annual Report Records Trend of Clearer Winters, Murkier Summers in Famed Blue Lake. The clarity of Lake Tahoe’s famed blue waters in 2023 continued its years-long trend of improving during the winter and deteriorating during the summer. The annual clarity report, released today by the University of California, Davis–Tahoe Environmental Research Center, found that winter lake conditions were the clearest […] Guest Author | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
NASA: After the Park Fire’s Rapid Growth This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory. The Park Fire in Northern California more than doubled in area in a matter of days in late July 2024. It quickly became the state’s sixth-largest wildland fire on record, and as of July 30, it was the largest active fire in the United States. Related: Arsonist Arrested For Igniting California’s Park […] Fire Guest Author | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
NASA: Smoky Skies Across North America This post first appeared on NASA Earth Observatory. In July 2024, wildland fires in Canada billowed smoke that drifted across North America. A stretch of extreme heat, coupled with windy conditions and thunderstorms, helped spur the ignition and expansion of fires in several Canadian provinces. As of July 24, 989 fires actively burned in Canada, with over half of those […] Fire Guest Author | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
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