4 Intuitive Ways to Construct and Prepare for Wildfires Article by Rachel Perez Wildfires are some of the most destructive forces of nature. Over the past few decades, unfortunately, wildfires have become more common and more consuming. In the past 15 years alone, nearly 90,000 structures were burned by wildfires. When building in wildfire-prone areas, preparation and foresight will help prevent even more structures from succumbing to the flames. […] Fire Guest Author | April 25, 2022 1 Comment
Alta, UT, Report: Fast, Fun, and Grippy Snow Report from Alta Ski Area, UT, on Sunday, February 27th, 2022 Utah seems to be having quite a similar season to Tahoe and much of the west with a solid base from early season storms, followed by a very dry January. Luckily, they received some snow last week and it has refreshed the mountain nicely. I’m generally not the biggest […] Conditions Report Guest Author | February 28, 2022 0 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: 8″ Surprise Powder Day Had Us Smiling From Bell to Bell Report from Wednesday 16th February 2022 and brought to you by Alta Ski Area This morning offered some great Cowboy Powder (blower powder that fell on groomed slopes) at Alta Ski Area, UT. There was a little dust on crust, but if you stayed on the correct aspect, turns were soft and powdery. Related: The Evolution of Alta Ski Area’s Powder […] Conditions Report Guest Author | February 16, 2022 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA Report: Bell to Bell Skiing & Primo Turns at Alpine Meadows Report from February 11, 2022 By James Yim Spring has sprung at Alpine Meadows and that means it’s time to follow the sun. If you play your cards right, you can line up primo turns on every lap from bell to bell. One of my favorite early runs on a springy day is Sun Spot off of Summit chair. This […] Conditions Report Guest Author | February 12, 2022 0 Comments
Mount Yotei, Japan Trip Report: Ski Touring to the Crater of an Active Volcano Near Niseko Report from March 2021 and written by the Explore-Share team. Mount Yotei is a stunning 6,227-foot (1,898m) active stratovolcano in the Shikotsu-Toya National Park, near Niseko in Japan. This conical eye-catcher is also a top spot for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiing. Options include ski touring to the crater top and enjoying some great powder there, or even just finding great […] Guest Author | January 13, 2022 0 Comments
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Ebbett’s Pass, CA, Report: Good Skiing and a Worthwhile Adventure on Hiram Peak Report from December 4th, 2021, and written by Sarah Newsome with Blackbird Mountain Guides Objective: Hiram Peak North and Northeast Face via Highland Lakes Road When: December 4, 2021 Vertical: 1200 feet of skiable snow Snow Surfaces: Facets, Breakable Crust, Melt Freeze It’s rare to get to Mt Hiram with such ease in December. With Highland Lake Road open and mostly […] Trip Report Guest Author | December 8, 2021 1 Comment
Mount Shasta, CA, Report: December Spring Skiing in Trinity Chutes, Avalanche Gulch, and Upper Old Ski Bowl Report from 2nd and 3rd December and written by Blackbird Mountain Guides Where: Mount Shasta from Bunny Flat Trailhead When: December 2 & 3, 2021 What: Skied Trinity Chutes & Upper Ski Bowl Vertical: 6,000’ Day 1, 4,700’ Day 2 Snow Surface: Corn, and excellent quality The corn skiing on Mount Shasta over the two days was some of the […] Trip Report Guest Author | December 6, 2021 0 Comments
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