[GEAR REVIEW] Finding the Right Fit in SCOTT’s Flow Pro Mips Helmet It wasn’t a bluebird sky day on the mountain, but my soft blue SCOTT Flow Pro Mips helmet brought all the comfort and color while I enjoyed elusively good early-season conditions here on the East Coast. I must reveal a secret about myself in order to accurately describe how much I liked the Flow Pro Mips helmet. My head is […] Gear Lindsay Hayden | February 17, 2024 0 Comments
15 Reasons Why I Won’t Date A Guy Who Can’t Ski… I think my sister said it best, “I can’t date him because he can’t ski!” One run down the mountain sealed this guy’s fate, and just like that he was ghosted. I know this sounds harsh, but all the lady skiers out there know what I’m talking about… You meet a nice boy, he takes you out on a date, and […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | February 14, 2024 32 Comments
Catamount Mountain Resort, MA, Report: Slopes to Ourselves at This Indy Pass Hidden Gem Report from January 28, 2024 MIN Base: 8″ | MAX Base: 24″ | Conditions: Variable | Visibility: Moderate | Skies: Cloudy, Rain, Snow New snowfall this past weekend is expected to revive skiers’ spirits up and down the East Coast and accumulate 3 to 6 inches by Monday morning. New England has been faced with a slower, warmer start to […] Conditions Report Lindsay Hayden | January 29, 2024 0 Comments
Mohawk Mountain, CT, Report: Night-Skiing After Work Thanks to the Indy Pass Report from Monday, January 8, 2024 The first Nor’easter of the year made ground-fall last weekend, making it the perfect time to visit Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Connecticut. By the time I could get out on the roads, it was already Monday, but the Indy Pass made it easy for me to sneak in a few hours of night skiing […] Conditions Report Lindsay Hayden | January 12, 2024 0 Comments
Boost Your Backcountry Education in 3 Days with Arc’teryx Academy in Whistler, British Columbia One weekend can inspire you to take your backcountry skills from lukewarm to shedding-down-to-your-base-layer hot with Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy. The Arc’teryx Backcountry Academy will be holding clinics in Whistler, British Columbia from February 23 – 25, 2024. When it comes to locations for backcountry exploration, it’s hard to beat Whistler. The B.C. mountains radiate good vibrations that feel palpable as […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Mohawk Mountain, CT, Report: All Trails, All Lifts Open With The Indy Pass Report from February 13, 2024 Conditions: Variable | Skies: Mostly Sunny The Northeast was the lucky recipient of another winter storm this past Monday night. I knew there would be skiing in my future when I woke up to a half-foot of snow atop my car on Tuesday morning. After work, I headed to Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall, Connecticut, to […] Conditions Report Lindsay Hayden | September 13, 2023 0 Comments
National Aviation Day: “Thank You, Helicopter Pilots” Helicopter pilots are the unsung heroes of big mountain skiing and riding, bringing a new meaning to the colloquial phrase “catching air.” Skiers and riders are familiar with gleaning modest elevation in terrain parks and off couloirs, but heli-ski outfits take bucket list skiers to unparalleled heights and remote terrain by way of helicopter. This Saturday, August 19, we celebrate helicopter […] Backcountry Lindsay Hayden | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
How To Do Burning Man On A Budget If you’re looking for a way to end your summer with a bang (or rather a spark!), get online and check out the Burning Man Festival. This nine-day gathering, held in a temporary town located in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, is an environment that allows its citizens to become active participants in the Burning Man experience. The whole […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 7, 2023 4 Comments
Outdoor Gear Exchange, Burlington, VT, is Ready to Power Your Next Adventure Twenty-nine. That is the number of local non-profits that Outdoor Gear Exchange (OGE) has supported through its Ground Up Coins for Change program since 2020. OGE was founded on the commitment to make outdoor activities available to everyone at every level. The OGE team has put its money where its mouth is when it comes to its mission through programs […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | May 10, 2023 0 Comments
The Cabin Experience at RED Mountain Resort, BC, That Has Everyone Buzzing Brought to you by RED Mountain Resort Nestled in the heart of RED Mountain Resort, BC, lies a collection of six cabins with premium ski-in, ski-out access to the resort’s aptly named Paradise Basin. The cozy buildings, erected in 2020, along with a central clubhouse, make up The Constella; as a nod to the infamously striking Kootenay sky, each cabin […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | December 6, 2022 0 Comments
How To Dive Off A Cliff… SAFELY! Ahhh summer… the time for fun in the sun with a change in pace and scenery. Cracking a cold beer, hiking up a nice 14er, and hanging out by the water are all things that come to my mind when the real feel changes from 25°F to 95°F. A personal summer favorite of mine is cliff jumping, but with many […] Cliff Jumping Lindsay Hayden | August 22, 2022 8 Comments
How To Tell The Difference Between An East Coast Skier and A West Coast Skier Ever since I was pizza-ing and french fry-ing, I’ve been skiing on the Ice Coast. Blaring snow guns, granular ice, and bracing for impact are just a few images that come to mind. It wasn’t until I was nine years old that I got my first taste of West Coast skiing. After that trip out to The Bird, I was […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | July 13, 2022 8 Comments
Fresh Content and Fresh Powder at Killington Resort, VT Brought to you by Killington Resort Killington holds many bold monikers, “Beast of the East” and “Earliest in the East,” to name a couple. One trip to the Vermont-based resort authenticates the mountain’s large claims. While 1,977 skiable acres leave little room for questions, a mega mountain like Killington holds stories that extend beyond the base layer. Have you ever […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | December 6, 2021 0 Comments
Droppin’ A Line: Why Do Skiers Like To Fly Fish In The Off-Season? You’ve probably seen it all over your Instagram feed…Your favorite pro skiers trading in their planks for a fly fishing rod during the summer months; if these guys and gals aren’t out chasing the snow in the Southern Hemisphere then they’re out on the river. So why do so many skiers gravitate towards the water in the off-season? For one, […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | June 22, 2020 0 Comments
The Beginner’s Guide To Living in a Van: Taking The Party On The Road Living full-time in a van is the ultimate expression of freedom. Ski bums have utilized this way of life for decades. Die-hard skiers figured out that they could continuously chase the snow if they were always mobile. Thus creating the endless winter… But how do you turn this ski bum lifestyle into your reality? Below I will provide you with […] Lindsay Hayden | May 18, 2020 1 Comment
Mammoth Mountain’s 2019-2020 Season Is About To Pop Off Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain For all of us regular people, the end of October means carving pumpkins, picking apples, and crafting the spookiest costume. But in the midst of all of the PSL drinking and Oktoberfest parties, the friendly folks at Mammoth Mountain, CA were hard at work preparing for yet another epic winter. There has been no […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | November 8, 2019 0 Comments
What Your Après Ski Drink Says About You So, you’ve had an exhausting day on the hill. From stomping that rad backy to getting cut off in the lift line to skinning up the back bowl… you’ve put in WERK! Naturally, after a long day on the planks, you’re headed to the base lodge bar. If you’re a local the bartender will slide you your usual, if you’re […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | October 25, 2019 0 Comments
Spring Events For Every Type Of Rider At Mammoth Mountain, CA [Sponsored by Mammoth Mountain] Mammoth’s got your April social schedule all laid out, whether you’re a wacky pond skimmer, creative park rat, or just looking for a good sweat. The coming weeks at Mammoth are filled with weekend après parties, some of the spring’s biggest events, and lots and lots of sunshine. With so much going on at Mammoth this […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | April 17, 2019 0 Comments
The Best Places To Hit During A Mammoth, CA Mega Storm [Sponsored by Mammoth Mountain] If you ask a Mammoth local, they’ll tell you that any day on the mountain is a good day. But with storm season upon us, there are snow stashes all throughout Mammoth that, when found during a “Mammoth Mega Storm”, can be some of the best tracks of your life. Click here for 38% off Mammoth […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | February 4, 2019 2 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA Receives 93″ Of Snow In January As Of 1/26/19 [Sponsored by Mammoth Mountain] Ladies and gentleman, start your engines… That’s if you can dig your car out from under the 93” of snow Mammoth Mountain, CA has received this month. Mammoth has been getting smacked with storm after storm recently. January is fast approaching last season’s monthly snowfall record of 142” in March. Related: The Best Places To Hit […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | January 28, 2019 0 Comments
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