Top 5 Terrain Parks in Australia and New Zealand For those accustomed to Northern Hemisphere winters, skiing in the Southern Hemisphere can be… disappointing. That’s not to say there aren’t incredible turns to be found, but the snow is generally less consistent and of varying quality. Resorts tend to be smaller, usually with only a handful of lifts, and typically require some drive to reach the mountain. As resorts […] Trip Report Hannah | June 27, 2023 0 Comments
There’s an Indoor Snowboarding Competition Next Weekend in New Jersey Snowboarding journal Slush the Magazine has announced a brand new event: its first-ever Game of Big S.N.O.W. Presented by Dakine, the inaugural snowboarding competition is taking place next weekend (August 13-15th) at the Big Snow American Dream indoor skiing and snowboarding park in East Rutherford, New Jersey. It’s the first snowboarding competition on this scale to be held indoors in North America. […] Industry News Hannah | August 6, 2021 0 Comments
New Lockdown in Victoria, Australia, Forces Ski Resorts to Close Again Ski resorts in Victoria, Australia, have been forced to close again as another statewide lockdown was announced yesterday. This is Victoria’s sixth lockdown since the COVID-19 pandemic began and the fourth of 2021. The last lockdown ended only a week ago on July 27. New rules meant visitors to Victoria’s ski hills had to show a negative COVID-19 test to be […] Industry News Hannah | August 5, 2021 1 Comment
Legendary Photographer Jimmy Chin Publishes First Photo Book Jimmy Chin’s outstanding adventure photography is known all over the world. His photos have been on the covers of top magazines like National Geographic and The New York Times. He’s also an Academy-Award-winning director for his film, Free Solo. Now, for the first time ever, he’s publishing a photo book of his astonishing work. Related: Surviving an Avalanche in the Tetons […] Industry News Hannah | August 4, 2021 1 Comment
Is This Secret Korean Island Your Next Powder Skiing Destination? Forget Canada, Japan, Europe, and the States—there’s a tiny, secret island off the coast of South Korea that might be the ultimate spot for adventure powder skiing. Ulleung Island (or Ulleung-do) is known for its rugged volcanic terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waters, and spiritual significance in South Korean culture. The mysterious island is isolated, located 75 miles east of mainland South […] Backcountry Hannah | August 3, 2021 3 Comments
Which U.S. State Has Produced the Most Olympians? A total of 613 athletes are competing for the United States Olympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympic Games. 46 out of the 50 states are represented by at least one athlete, but some states produce more elite athletes than others. California leads the way with 126 Olympians, according to one analysis. This is more than double the number of athletes […] Olympics Hannah | July 31, 2021 1 Comment
160 Acres of New Skiable Terrain Opens at Cardrona, NZ One of New Zealand’s biggest ski resorts, Cardrona Alpine Resort, has added another chairlift to its network, giving skiers and snowboarders access to a major area of new skiable terrain. The Willow’s Quad chairlift, repurposed from the old McDougall’s Quad, opened on Thursday morning to the enjoyment of over 1000 people. The new chairlift allows access to the neighboring Soho Basin, […] Industry News Hannah | July 29, 2021 1 Comment
It’s Ski Jumping Season at the Utah Olympic Park Amid the record-breaking heatwaves and fires of the last month, ski jumping is probably the last thing on most people’s minds. However, for ski jumpers around the world, the end of July marks the beginning of the competitive season with the Jindro Mayer Springer Tournee taking place this week at the Utah Olympic Park. Related: Utah Olympic Park Expansion Enters […] Industry News Hannah | July 29, 2021 0 Comments
DPS ‘Dreamtime’ Ski Sales Event Starts Today Today marks the beginning of one of the ski industry’s most highly anticipated sales events of the year: Dreamtime. It’s run by DPS Skis, the Utah-based ski manufacturer, and remains the only time of the year you can get their illustrious (and quite costly) skis for a discounted price. Dreamtime has been held every year since 2012. It usually marks the […] Industry News Hannah | July 26, 2021 0 Comments
“Nonsense Rule” — Women’s Beach Handball Team Fined For Not Wearing Bikinis The Norwegian Women’s Beach Handball Team has been fined for wearing shorts instead of the regulation bikini bottoms during a match over the weekend. The fine of 1500 euros (about $1750) was issued by the European Handball Federation who described the team’s clothing as “improper”. Related: Empowered Women Take Topless Photos In The Mountains? This has sparked a great deal of media attention regarding […] Industry News Hannah | July 22, 2021 10 Comments
Australia’s Longest-Standing Snowboarding Event, Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam, Starts This Week On July 24th, entries will open for the Burton Cattleman’s Rail Jam, held at Mt Buller resort in Victoria, Australia. This is the 15th year the event has taken place, making it Australia’s longest-running snowboard contest. In a usual season, Cattleman’s Rail Jam takes place on a legendary three-piece stair set located at the heart of Mt Buller ski resort. […] Industry News Hannah | July 21, 2021 1 Comment
New Study Links Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19 A new study led by the Desert Research Institute in Reno, NV, has linked wildfire smoke exposure to an increased susceptibility to COVID-19. The study was published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. Wildfire smoke is known to be hazardous to our health. It carries a mix of gases and particles, the most harmful of which […] Brains Hannah | July 20, 2021 0 Comments
Over 140 LGBTQ Athletes To Compete At Tokyo Olympics This year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo will be the most inclusive yet, with a record number of openly out lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and nonbinary athletes set to compete. According to a report published by Outsports, at least 142 LGBTQ athletes will be competing at this year’s Games. This is a big increase from the 2016 Olympics in Rio, in which […] Olympics Hannah | July 16, 2021 3 Comments
Wildfire Smoke Poisoning: Do You Know The Warning Signs? Even though the severe heatwave has passed in the Pacific Northwest, fires caused by the dry weather continue to burn. There are currently at least 67 fires burning in the Northern USA alone, one of which has already destroyed 200,000 acres of land. Related: Smoke Can Be Seen From Space From 220+ Wildfires Burning Across the PNW It’s not only the wildfires […] Fire Hannah | July 15, 2021 1 Comment
How Will Olympic Surfing Work at the 2021 Tokyo Games? In a few weeks, surfing will make its debut at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. 40 surfers from around the world will make history as they compete for the first time at the most prestigious sports event in the world. But how is surfing, a sport celebrated for style (which can be subjective) that is also very dependent on the […] Olympics Hannah | July 13, 2021 0 Comments
Olympic Halfpipe Snowboarder Arielle Gold Retires Arielle Gold has announced her retirement from professional snowboarding after nine years on the national halfpipe team. From Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the 25-year-old has represented the U.S. since she was just 13. “My snowboarding career played a monumental part in growing into the person that I am today, and I am so unbelievably grateful for all of the pow turns, […] Industry News Hannah | July 9, 2021 0 Comments
New Zealand Ski Resorts Left Struggling After Warmest June On Record The 2021 ski season in New Zealand was supposed to be a comeback after last winter’s challenges, but the industry is not having much luck so far. Firstly, fears amidst the corona pandemic led to extended shutdowns of international travel. These restrictions forced last-minute cancellations from Australian–school holidaymakers. This year’s June vacation time would be a major boost in morale […] Industry News Hannah | July 7, 2021 0 Comments
First-Ever Adaptive Descent Of Denali Completed On June 20, 2021, Vasu Sojitra and Pete McAfee made ski mountaineering history on Mount Denali. Although adaptive athletes have reached the summit of the 20,310-foot Alaskan peak before, Sojitra and McAfee believe they are the first to ski the descent. This isn’t the first of the pair’s accomplishments. Sojitra, who lost his right leg as a baby to a blood infection, holds […] Climbing Hannah | July 5, 2021 1 Comment
Death Toll Rises In Pacific Northwest Heatwave Since Monday, an unprecedented heatwave has torched regions across the northwestern United States and western Canada. The prolonged “heat dome” has been linked to hundreds of deaths and numerous wildfire breakouts. Earlier this week, Environment Canada issued a weather warning about the upcoming heatwave. “This record-breaking heat event will increase the potential for heat-related illnesses and increase the risk of […] Hannah | July 2, 2021 0 Comments
Quandary Peak Becomes Most Popular 14er In Colorado Recent data released by the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative shows that the most popular 14er for hikers last year was Quandary Peak in Summit County. Their annual Hiking Use Report showed historic trail usage rates at Quandary with a record 49,179 visitors to the trail. This was 29% more than the next most-used trail, Mount Bierstadt. A 14er, also known as […] Climbing Hannah | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
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