Almost A Century of Fun: A Brief History of Pond Skimming For many years, spring skiing has brought forth sunshine and smiles, bikinis and bathing suits, and most famously, the pond skim. People have been using skis or variations of skis dating thousands of years back for transportation, hunting, and recreation. The concept of water skiing and skimboarding came to fruition in the early 1920s. So when did these all get […] Brains John Cunningham | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
California Reaches 100% Average Statewide Snowpack California has officially reached 100% of the April 1 average for statewide snow-water equivalent (snowpack). As of March 13, 2024, the Northern Sierra/Trinity and Central Sierra are sitting at 117% and 102%, respectively, for the April 1 average. However, the Southern Sierra is still just below the April 1 average, with 95% total snow water equivalent. While it officially remains an […] Industry News John Cunningham | March 20, 2024 0 Comments
What is Sluff — A Look at the Small Yet Dangerous Type of Avalanche You have more than likely seen it and maybe even experienced it, whether in a ski movie or photograph, in person from a distance, or right below your own two skis, sluff is quite a common occurrence while on the mountain. That layer of fluffy snow that glides beside you as you turn when conditions are steep and deep. The […] Brains John Cunningham | February 28, 2024 0 Comments
The Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, this March Get ready to break out your snowblades and dress in your goofiest costumes imaginable for another unforgettable day full of shenanigans and shredding in honor of Shane McConkey. Related: J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades On March 23, 2024, The Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic, commonly referred to as ‘PMS’, returns to Palisades Tahoe in California. Spots […] Industry News John Cunningham | February 10, 2024 0 Comments
Rise Up Rail Jam in South Lake Tahoe, CA: Official Pre-Party to Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival Skiers and snowboarders: come show off your skills and enjoy an awesome weekend with the winter sports community in Lake Tahoe. The Village Board Shop, Tahoe Wellness Center, and local artist Dreda Dre are teaming up to bring The Rise Up Rail Jam to the Bijou Shopping Center in South Lake Tahoe, California on February 17 and 18, 2024. The […] Industry News John Cunningham | February 8, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Conditions Report: February is Here, Let the Powder Party Begin Report from Thursday, February 1 and Friday, February 2, 2024 What. A. Treat. The storm moved in on Wednesday night just as we arrived in town and boy did it deliver. We woke up Thursday morning around 6:30 to roughly six-eight inches of fresh, fluffy snow in town; and it was still coming down hard. It was shaping up to be […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | February 4, 2024 0 Comments
Skiing Through Fresh Snow at a Bike Park in Tennessee This past week, winter storms delivered snow all across the United States, from coast to coast, and eastern Tennessee even got in on the goods. Related: Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North America’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of January 14-23, 2023 Sean Leader, the founder of Windrock Bike Park just west of […] Industry News John Cunningham | January 22, 2024 0 Comments
Switzerland Police Looking for Skiers or Snowboarders Responsible for Triggering Avalanche On Tuesday, January 9, in the afternoon an avalanche occurred and slid into the Pizol Ski Area in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. An extensive search was issued, but thankfully, nobody was found buried or injured. However, Swiss police still seek help identifying who was responsible for setting off the slide. Related: Man Killed by Avalanche in Idaho Backcountry Yesterday, 2 Others […] Avalanche John Cunningham | January 12, 2024 0 Comments