Music Monday: Johnny Polygon This funky new face of Rap is surely going to put a new sound in your ears. Johnny Polygon is an up and coming Independent artist our of Tulsa Oklahoma. Coming onto the scene in 2008 and slowly gaining more and more momentum. Johnny is surely one to keep on eye on. With clever rap flows complemented by Johnny singing in some chorus, he creates a new sound and shows off his talents. Johnny Polygon has had his ups and downs on his way up and he is slowly but surely getting more and more recognition […] Guest Author | February 10, 2014 0 Comments
Gear Review: Trew Swift Softshell If you’re looking for an awesome technical jacket this is your ticket. Being in Tahoe this season we obviously haven’t seen all that much moisture but we have had our share of cold snaps and the Trew Swift Softshell jacket has kept me WARM. With fully seam taped zipper construction and YKK VISLON Aquaguardยฎ center front zipper and a External-access chest pocket with YKK Aquaguardยฎ zipper, your going to stay dry and so are your belongings. The adjustable hood fits around your helmet or head nicely, plus its fleece lined interior makes for an extra cozy and warm feel […] Guest Author | January 28, 2014 0 Comments
Brain Post: What Is Frazil Ice? Frazil ice (pronounced “frazzle”) isn’t quite ice and it’s not quite snow. It’s the slushy mass that forms in your local creeks and rivers in the winter….sometimes causing the waterway to flood or change course. Frazil ice, an ice crystal formation, is the first stage in the forming of sea ice, but also commonly occurs in mountain streams and rivers. Frazil forms on clear, cold evenings when the air temperature reaches โ6ยฐC/ 20ยฐF or lower or […] Brains Guest Author | December 19, 2013 0 Comments
Road Trippin BC – Ep.1 /// Kicking Horse Country with John Wells Every March I know one thing for certain is true in Kicking Horse Country “April Rains” brings fresh snow and a high chance of sunny days following a storm. In past years I have seen 57cms = 23 in. of champagne powder fall in less than 24 hours followed by bluebird at KHMR ( Kicking Horse Mountain Resort) This was also when Pocket […] Guest Author | October 31, 2013 0 Comments
7 Ways to Sunday – A POV view into a classic work week with John Wells We all have our runs, our lines, and our favorite way to ski something. This is a celebration of redundant variations of the same lines and airs that I love to ski. 7 different ways […] Guest Author | September 24, 2013 1 Comment
One Run in Chile in August Summer might be sweltering North of the Equator but down South the Winter is just kicking into full swing. Dive in and cool off with the simple joys of a top to bottom run with homies. No extreme shit, raw core sending, just simple joys and lots of stoke when shred fiends need it most. Shot at La Parva, Chile following the Eye of the Condor video […] Guest Author | August 20, 2013 1 Comment
Skiing Mt. Blackmore, MT on Summer Solstice & Super Moon | Photo Tour I woke up at 10:36am, June 22nd. Shit, missed my 10 oโclock meeting. After a few cups of coffee and a few phone calls, I get Matt Paris, Bozemanite and local ripper on the line. โSUPER MOON DUDE! LETS GO SHRED BLACKMORE!โ Guest Author | June 25, 2013 3 Comments
A Damn Good Week In The Sierra | Photos from Tioga Pass, Virginia Lakes & Carson Pass Most Cali shredders have already called the coroner on Olโ Man Winter, pissed on the smoldering embers of the ski season and put away the boards for the bikes. If thatโs you, might not want to see these photos from last week in the Sierra. Like a phoenix rising from the thin, dry ashes of a dismal season, winter roared […] Backcountry Guest Author | April 26, 2013 5 Comments