A Personal Ode to The Heavy Metal Charger Skis have changed a lot in the last 15 years. I remember the day my dad demoed some K2 Fours with sidecut, thinking they’d be the last pair of skis he ever bought. Since then, sidecut has been refined, rocker has exploded, and now skis are getting crazy light. The engineering and technology going into snow sports is pretty cool. […] Gear Review Mike Lavery | September 6, 2018 14 Comments
Ikon Pass + Epic Pass = 90+ Mountains of Fun The Ikon Pass and Epic Pass are both killer values that can get you on the hill just about anywhere in the country. So which one should you get? It’s a tough choice. Why not just get both! For $1898 you could have access to over 90 mountains around the world. That’s incredible considering you can pay upwards of $1500 […] Mike Lavery | September 5, 2018 0 Comments
The North Ridge of Latok I Remains Unclimbed After 40 Years Reports came in last week that two Slovenians and a Briton completed the first ascent of Latok I’s North Ridge. Unfortunately, some details got lost in translation. While the trio did knock off the second ever successful summit of the peak, and the first ever from the north, they deviated from the integral ridge line. Latok I (7,145m) was first climbed […] Climbing Mike Lavery | September 3, 2018 0 Comments
SIA Calls For Action To Oppose Government Tariffs The U.S. Government’s Chinese tariffs have not been popular with anyone that manufactures goods overseas. The bike industry has been hit extra hard, with Trek reporting the tariffs will cost the brand $30 million a year and force them to raise prices. That’s too much money to eat even for a billion dollar company. The snow sports industry has come […] Mike Lavery | August 29, 2018 3 Comments
Grizzly Bear Attacks 10 Year Old Boy In Yellowstone National Park The first bear attack in Yellowstone National Park since 2015 happened Thursday morning just to the southeast of the Old Faithful geyser basin. A 10 year old boy was taken to Big Sky Medical Center with wounds to his back, butt, and wrist. Reports from the National Park Service make the injuries sound minor in nature. The family of 4 from […] Mike Lavery | August 25, 2018 0 Comments
Golden, Colorado Looking To Build “Singletrack Sidewalks” For Mountain Bikers The city of Golden, Colorado is considering building small sections of natural surface trail adjacent to existing bike paths. Called SingleTrack Sidewalks (STS), the program is being led by The Golden Giddyup, a local non-profit focused on trail development in the area. The six proposed sections of trail would add up to only about 1.26 miles. The trails would be […] Cycle Mike Lavery | August 25, 2018 0 Comments
Are Carbon Mountain Bikes Tough Enough For You? Yes. That’s the quick answer. I’m still surprised to find people out there that think carbon is fragile and weak. It’s not true. Here’s what you need to know about carbon fiber bikes and manufacturing. Unless you’re paying for a custom ride, most bikes at the shop today are made of aluminum or carbon fiber. In mountain bikes, aluminum still dominates […] Cycle Mike Lavery | August 21, 2018 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Copper City Trails, Montana. Hot and Smokey The Copper City trails are a relatively new trail system due to some awesome collaboration between the BLM and SW Montana Mountain Bike Association. They’re being constructed on public land in Three Forks, Montana, about 30 minutes outside of Bozeman. There’s a mix of flowy single track, technical riding, and a fun downhill trail with a handful of jumps. We […] Conditions Report Mike Lavery | August 17, 2018 0 Comments
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