The Top 5 Deadliest Avalanches Ever Recorded When in the mountains, avalanches are threats that need to be prepared for and taken seriously. Around the globe, an estimated 150 people are killed every year from avalanches. They are caused by four underlying elements: a steep slope, the snow cover, a weak layer, and a triggering event. These are the 5 deadliest avalanches ever recorded around the globe: […] Avalanche Jesse | July 8, 2021 2 Comments
A History Lesson on Denali, AK: North America’s Tallest Peak History Standing at 20,310 feet above sea level, Denali is the highest point in North America. Although the indigenous Koyuknons have referred to it as Denali for hundreds of years, the United States government acknowledged it as Mount McKinley from 1917-2015. The name Mount McKinley originally came from a gold miner that wanted to express his support for William McKinley, […] Climbing Jesse | July 7, 2021 1 Comment
9 A-Class Celebrities Our Readers Have Spotted at Ski Areas Skiing and snowboarding are sports that almost anyone can enjoy. Frequently, winter athletes ride alone, with their friends, with locals, and even with ski patrollers. The most enjoyable days, though, might be when you spot a celebrity out on the mountain. Taken from our Facebook post, these are the biggest-name celebrities that our readers have spotted skiing. Related: VIDEO: Tom […] Laughs Jesse | July 2, 2021 0 Comments
Yakutsk, Russia: The Coldest City in the World In the midst of a record-breaking U.S. heatwave, it would be fair to say that we all need a refresher. Dubbed the coldest major city in the world, Yakutsk is the capital of the Republic of Sakha in Russia. The city is almost impossible to reach by road and is located less than 300 miles from the Arctic Circle. Related: […] Brains Jesse | June 30, 2021 1 Comment
Dillon Reservoir, CO, and the Famous Ice Melt Sailing, cross country skiing, ice fishing, and hiking are only a few of the activities that occur year-round at the Dillon Reservoir. Sitting between the high peaks and beautiful ski resorts of Summit County, Colorado, the reservoir is one of the largest in the state and supplies Denver with much of its clean water. A majority of the water that […] Brains Jesse | June 29, 2021 0 Comments
Landry’s Line: A Colorado Ski Descent Way Ahead of Its Time To make a list of skiers who have completely revolutionized the sport would be a difficult task, but Chris Landry is definitely deserving of a top spot. On May 14, 1978, Landry was the first skier ever to descend Pyramid Peak in Colorado. Pyramid Peak is one of Colorado’s most iconic 14ers and is considered class 4 difficulty with high […] Backcountry Jesse | June 25, 2021 1 Comment
Why Aren’t You Skiing Right Now? Here’s a List of Summer Skiing Spots in the U.S. In the United States, the average ski season lasts around 4-6 months. If you are anything like me, though, this short of a season just doesn’t cut it. So as a solution, many riders travel to Europe to ride the glaciers or South America and other parts of the southern hemisphere, where our summer is their winter. International travel is […] Conditions Report Jesse | June 24, 2021 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Boston Mills Brandywine in Cleveland, OH Ohio is not the first place that comes to mind when planning for an upcoming ski trip. However, at Boston Mills Brandywine (BMBW), there is (almost) always fantastic skiing to be had. With 16 lifts, 18 unique runs, and 300 feet of vertical elevation, the neighboring resorts of Boston Mills and Brandywine have proven that they are all-time local ski […] Industry News Jesse | June 23, 2021 0 Comments
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