Hawaii To Become Carbon Neutral by 2045 Even with the U.S. pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement last year, Hawaii is still leading the charge on climate change. The governor just signed legislation into law that will move the state towards carbon neutrality. In addition, Hawaii is going to be selling “carbon offsets” and long term would like to become self sufficient. As islands with much […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | June 7, 2018 1 Comment
Conditions Report: The Great One. A Montana Springtime Classic! Just about everywhere has their own “classic” springtime ski destination. Growing up in New Hampshire, it was Tuckerman’s Ravine. Now in Montana, there are quite a few, but none more inviting than The Great One. This isn’t the first time I’ve skied it, nor will it be the last. The Great One (TGO) is a 1500 foot aesthetic couloir in […] Trip Report Mike Lavery | June 5, 2018 1 Comment
Sixty Year Old Italian Ski Mountaineer Edmond Joyeusaz Skis the Matterhorn On Friday May 25th, Italian Edmond Joyeusaz made a successful ski descent from the summit of the Matterhorn in sketchy snow conditions. It’s not the first time the Matterhorn has been skied, but still an incredible accomplishment, and at age 60 none the less! Retirement plans…. The Matterhorn rises to 14,692ft along the Swiss/Italian border. It’s ominous stature led it to […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | June 5, 2018 0 Comments
Strands of Volcanic Glass, Called Pele’s Hair, Are Falling From The Skies In Hawaii I’m sure you’ve read about the large eruption of Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island by now. There’s all the usual stuff you’d expect with a volcano like smoke, ash, lava, cracks in the Earth swallowing up cars and houses, etc. One thing I bet you’ve never heard of is Pele’s Hair, or fine strands of volcanic glass that are falling from […] Brains Mike Lavery | June 1, 2018 0 Comments
“Into Thin Air” Everest Climber Charlotte Fox Dead at Age 61 Everest climber and Telluride local Charlotte Fox died on Thursday after an apparent fall down a flight of steep stairs at home. Back in the 90’s she was the first American woman to climb 3 peaks over 8,000m and had continued climbing right up until the time of hear death. Most famously, Fox was a survivor of the Everest accident chronicled […] Climbing Mike Lavery | May 31, 2018 0 Comments
E6PR Launches A Biodegradable Six Pack Ring To Save Marine Wildlife Saltwater Brewery out of Delray Beach, Florida has partnered with startup E6PR to launch a new beer six pack ring that is completely biodegradable. The normal plastic ring that often gets forgotten on the beach has long been a hazard to marine birds and wildlife. Not anymore! According to the E6PR website, the new high tech rings are made of […] Surf Mike Lavery | May 30, 2018 3 Comments
The U.S. Marine Corps is in The Market For A New Quiver of Skis In a push to enhance winter warfare capabilities, the Marine Corps in on the hunt for a new lightweight ski system. After decades of desert combat, the Marines are looking to branch out operations into a wider range of climates. After having trouble acquiring the NATO ski system, the Marine Corps started looking for a ski and binding system that would […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | May 29, 2018 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Beehive Basin, MT. Grizzly Bears and Corn! Across the country, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. In Montana it’s the official start of the summer ski season with the opening of the Beartooth Highway. I’d planned to make the 3.5 hour drive today, but bailed after reading the pass is only open to the Montana/Wyoming border. Most of the good skiing is 5 miles into […] Conditions Report Mike Lavery | May 28, 2018 1 Comment
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