[VIDEO] How to Spot, Avoid, and Escape Rip Tides in the Ocean A rip tide or rip current is a strong and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore, and it is the strongest near the surface of the water, which is why many surfers and swimmers should be aware of the possible dangers. Most swimmers and surfers caught in a riptide are unaware of what’s happening and […] Surf Kristen Strom | June 25, 2024 1 Comment
Top 3 Must-do’s at Eaglecrest Ski Area and Juneau: Brought to you by Travel Juneau and Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK If you haven’t heard of this small Alaskan ski area, be sure to make room for it on your ‘must shred’ list. A quiet, local mountain with big terrain is one of the signature features in Juneau and something that’s been harder to come by […] Kristen Strom | November 21, 2022 3 Comments
Eaglecrest Ski Area – Alaska’s Best Kept Secret Brought to you by Travel Juneau and Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK While most of us struggled for snow in the lower 48 last spring, Eaglecrest Ski Area had no such concern. With snowfall continuing for months straight, the fresh lines were plentiful. Juneau, Alaska, hosts a small Alaskan community with a great ski area. A quiet, local mountain with big […] Featured Article Kristen Strom | October 17, 2022 2 Comments
Why Boarding and 10 Barrel Beer Go Together Like Peas and Carrots Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing You can’t deny it—for some reason, beer tastes better on the mountain. After an all-time day, there’s nothing like cracking a cold one in the parking lot and reminiscing about the laps. As dedicated riders, we know that a great day on the mountain is something that we wait all year for and […] Featured Article Kristen Strom | March 11, 2021 1 Comment
Anticipating the 2020 Freeride World Tour in Hakuba Valley, Japan Brought to you by Hakuba Valley As if Hakuba Valley joining the Epic Pass wasn’t enough of a reason to go visit, being the host of the Freeride World Tour (FWT) puts it at the top of the ski destination list. Hakuba offers freeriders deep powder and unique skiing in a different environment than you’d think. Instead of the traditional […] Featured Article Kristen Strom | January 13, 2020 0 Comments
Hakuba Valley, Japan: Your Ultimate 2020 Epic Pass Destination Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY Hakuba Valley is an amazing ski resort in Japan that just jumped on the Epic Pass train. The Epic Pass is upping their partnerships outside of the US and headed towards some sick international deals for shredders of all shapes and sizes. This sweet addition from the 2018-19 winter season to the Epic Pass resides […] Featured Article Kristen Strom | December 11, 2019 0 Comments
Mt Abram Scheduled to Open Maine’s Largest Mountain Bike Park In Spring 2020 Mt Abram, a ski resort in Greenwood, Maine prides itself on being home to one of the best and most affordable ski resorts in New England, and now, they’re adding a sweet new bike park for those summertime shredders. The area offers five lifts and a nice vertical of 1,150 feet. The resort plans to have the first trails, two […] Industry News Kristen Strom | October 11, 2019 0 Comments
New Lumalens Goggle by Dragon Alliance Optimizes Clarity and Color Heads up gear heads! Dragon’s new Lumalens goggle options will make you see and ski better this season! This year, Dragon has launched new Lumalens goggle options and colors to boost color and increase contrast in a variety of visibility and weather conditions! Dragons’ new Lumalens lenses features include more clarity, better depth perception, color optimization and a reduction of […] Gear Kristen Strom | October 5, 2019 0 Comments
Catching Up with Sam Cohen After His Most Recent Video Release “In The Meadow” [arve url="https://youtu.be/x_0z1R5J8T8"] Kristen Strom | December 11, 2018 11 Likes 1 Tweet 0 Comments
7 Cheap Ways to Make the Most of Your Ski Season It’s that time of year again when ski bums all over the country are itching to get back on the slopes but dreading the costs that come with it. Not only are the passes and equipment enough of a dent in a bank account, but that’s not considering trips to new mountains, flights, or lessons. Unfortunately, skiing is one of […] Kristen Strom | October 4, 2018 0 Comments
Your Helmet Buyer’s Guide for the 2018/19 Ski Season A helmet can be the most essential piece of ski gear you purchase this winter. It’s important to know the latest technology and what you need to make sure your head is safe, warm and comfortable. Here’s some information on things to look for when purchasing a helmet: Some helmets have a strong outer shell, made from mouldable plastic, called […] Gear Kristen Strom | September 28, 2018 0 Comments
Woman in Wheelchair Conquers 14er Thanks to Non-Profit Organization Earlier this month, the non-profit organization, “No Barriers” helped Nerissa Cannon summit a 14,000-foot mountain. Cannon is a woman from Utah is progressively losing her balance and the motor control of her legs. Colorado is infamous for its difficult 14er’s and it’s a huge accomplishment for anyone to summit, but Cannon did it in a wheelchair. Twenty-seven people from all different […] Climbing Kristen Strom | September 27, 2018 0 Comments
Hiker Helps Lost and Injured Dog Down Wyoming Mountain Last month, hiker Tia Vargas summited Table Rock in the Grand Tetons, Wyoming at 11,106 feet and on the way down, came across a limping English Springer Spaniel, clearly injured and lost. Vargas saw the dog with two other hikers headed towards the summit, looking for his owner. Since the other hikers wanted to summit, Vargas decided to take “Boomer” […] Climbing Kristen Strom | September 17, 2018 0 Comments
Six Year Old, California Girl Climbs Tallest Mountain in the Contiguous United States! In July, fearless Eva Luna Harper-Zahn tackled all 14,505 feet of Mount Whitney, which is the tallest summit in the continental United States. Mount Whitney is located in Central California and is a top climbing destination for avid hikers and climbers. The hike is 22 miles round trip, with an elevation gain of 6,100 feet – not an easy task for […] Climbing Kristen Strom | September 8, 2018 4 Comments
California Creates Office of Outdoor Recreation California has a $92 billion outdoor industry that the state legislature officially recognized and passed a bill to create the Office of Sustainable Outdoor Recreation on August 29th, 2018. This will lead to increased participation and activity in the outdoors for Californians. It also promotes a healthy environment for businesses and companies to get involved in for funding and promoting. […] Kristen Strom | September 6, 2018 0 Comments
Iceberg Hauling Could Help the World’s Thirstiest Regions A marine salvage expert is making an innovative (and bit crazy) proposal to tow a giant iceberg to Cape Town, and melting it down to drinking water to offer a solution to the water crisis. The idea is to tow icebergs thousands of miles from Antarctica to regions where water is scarce and could be brought to shore to produce […] Weather Kristen Strom | August 17, 2018 0 Comments
Extreme Heat is Shrinking the Tallest Mountain in Sweden Weeks of very intense heat in alliance with the Scandinavian forest fires this summer has brought up new research stating that Sweden’s tallest peak is shrinking. If the fires and the heat continue, the southern peak of Kebnekaise may lose it the title of Sweden’s tallest mountain. Kebnekaise mountain rests on the northwest edge of Sweden and has two peaks, the southern one […] Weather Kristen Strom | August 8, 2018 0 Comments
City of Mount Shasta, California Becomes First Certified Trail Town on the Pacific Crest Trail The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) has just officially decided that the City of Mount Shasta will become the first certified trail town on the PCT. This will help the town’s hiker friendly atmosphere grow and develop as they host more events and celebrations in coordination with the Pacific Crest Trail. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, from […] Climbing Kristen Strom | August 3, 2018 0 Comments
Missing French Skier from 1954 Identified A skier went missing in the Italian/Swiss Alps over 60 years ago, and his identity and story have just been released. He was identified after his remains and story were shared all over social media last month as French. His glasses, watch, skis, and poles were not found until 2005, 50 years after the original disappearance very high in the […] Industry News Kristen Strom | July 31, 2018 0 Comments
Emissions in California Finally Falling California’s greenhouse gas pollution is falling tremendously for the first time since the emission levels reached the all-time high in 2004. This fell below 1990 levels, meeting an early goal years ahead of the predicted schedule. The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory today shows that the state of California emitted 429 million metric tons of gases polluting the climate in 2016. This […] Kristen Strom | July 20, 2018 0 Comments
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