Why Custom Ski Boot Liners Can Make All The Difference Brought to you by Intuition Liners A properly fitting pair of ski boots can be the difference between loving to ski and hating it. You want your boots to lock your foot into place without creating pressure points, cutting off circulation, or crushing your toes. Trust me, I fiddle with my boots all the time, and the perfect fit is […] Gear Mike Lavery | November 21, 2019 0 Comments
Usher in Winter With All Your Friends at 10 Barrel Brewing’s Pray For Snow Parties Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Even though it’s only October, if you have skiing and snowboarding on the mind, it’s OK. You’re not crazy and you’re not alone. In fact, 10 Barrel Brewing knows just how to help. They’re hosting “Pray for Snow” parties at their brewpubs in Boise, Idaho on 10/26 and Bend, Oregon on 11/9. Grab […] Industry News Mike Lavery | October 25, 2019 1 Comment
Avalanche Beacons: Where’s The Best Place To Wear Them? An avalanche beacon is mandatory equipment when you head into the backcountry, sidecountry, or even into the high-gnar zones at some resorts. Practice using it and get good. Make sure your friends are proficient too. They’re the ones that are going to save your butt when you get buried. Turn it on at the car and off at the bar. The […] Avalanche Mike Lavery | October 23, 2019 1 Comment
Black Bear in Big Sky, Montana Euthanized After Stealing Pizza off Woman’s Plate Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is reporting a female black bear needed to be euthanized after a long series of encounters with humans. The bear had become so conditioned to people that it went as far as stealing a slice of pizza from a woman’s plate while she sat at an outdoor table in Big Sky. Unfortunately, this was not […] Mike Lavery | October 5, 2019 1 Comment
The World’s 5 Tallest Peaks and How Dangerous They Are To Climb Climbing big mountains is dangerous stuff. For most people, that’s just common sense (for others it’s not). Which of the world’s 5 tallest peaks is the deadliest? K2 is the second highest peak on Earth but stands as the most dangerous to climb. An insane 23% of people who attempt K2 never make it back alive. That’s almost one in […] Climbing Mike Lavery | September 13, 2019 1 Comment
Bear in Big Sky, Montana Breaks into Hotel Bathroom, Takes A Nap A young Black Bear crawled into an open window and into the women’s restroom at Buck’s T-4 Lodge in Big Sky, Montana. Despite efforts by lodge staff to coax it out of the building, the bear seemed more than content to take a nap on the counter. Eventuallty Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, along with Gallatin County Sheriff Deputies were […] Laughs Mike Lavery | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, Montana Goes RFID Big Sky Resort announced today it will be moving to RFID tickets for the 2019-2020 season and beyond. This is just another item on the long list of improvements and upgrades the resort is investing in as part of their Big Sky 2025 initiative. Big Sky, Mont. (August 22, 2019) – Gone are the days of paper tickets, removing gloves, and […] Industry News Mike Lavery | August 23, 2019 2 Comments
Bode Miller Moves to Big Sky, Montana Decorated American alpine ski racer Bode Miller is moving his family back to the mountains. The 6-time Olympic medalist recently purchased a new home in the Spanish Peaks Mountain Club, just adjacent to Big Sky Resort. He plans to split his time between Montana and Southern California. “I just feel pulled here. I feel like this is a happy place […] Industry News Mike Lavery | August 13, 2019 3 Comments
Skier On First Date Requires Rescue After a Nasty Fall In “The Great One” Summer skiing is awesome but not without its hazards. The Gallatin County Sheriffs Office is reporting that a 23-year-old female (while on a first date) fell and required rescue while attempting to ski The Great One north of Bozeman, Montana on Wednesday evening at about 9:30 pm. The Great One is an aesthetic north-facing couloir that often holds snow late […] Crash Mike Lavery | August 9, 2019 0 Comments
Invasion of the E-Bikes. Coming to a Trail Near You, Maybe. E-bikes are the fastest-growing segment in the cycling industry today. Some companies report that e-bikes account for up to 25% of their annual sales. That’s huge for a category that has only taken off in the past few years. The bike industry as a whole is struggling, but people want electric bikes. Out for a ride last week on National Forest […] Biking Mike Lavery | July 19, 2019 14 Comments
Enduro World Series Releases Results of Comprehensive Mountain Biking Injury Study Mountain biking can be a very safe, or very dangerous sport, depending on how and where you ride. The Enduro World Series recently released the results of what they are calling “the largest medical study ever undertaken in Mountain Biking.” The study was conducted by sports scientists from Edinburgh Napier University and is available here. The first part of the […] Biking Mike Lavery | June 21, 2019 0 Comments
Sunski Topekas: Performance Shades for Every Day [Sponsored by Sunski Sunglasses] Even if you’re a die-hard skier, it’s about time to tally your days and call it a season. Face it, your goggle tan is fading, the trails are drying, and all your friends are out mountain biking. Summer is right around the corner, and if you’re not ready, it’ll be over before you know it. As I’ve made […] Gear Mike Lavery | May 21, 2019 0 Comments
B.C. Trip Report: Roger’s Pass, Eagle Pass, Revelstoke, Kicking Horse! This past week my wife and I headed up to B.C. to sample the goods. We rolled into Revelstoke Friday afternoon, unloaded the truck, and got to bed for an early start the next morning. Temperatures were quite warm, but I still had my fingers crossed that we’d find good snow. Saturday we headed to the Roger’s Pass Discovery Center […] Trip Report Mike Lavery | March 29, 2019 0 Comments
Need A New Pair of Ski Touring Glasses? Check Out The Sunski Sidekicks Collection [Sponsored by Sunski Sunglasses] Spring is my favorite time for ski touring. The sun is shining, the big lines are filled in, and the snow is stable. It’s just a great time to be outside in the mountains. On beautiful spring days, I typically just ski in sunglasses and leave the goggles at home. Finding a good pair of touring shades can […] Gear Mike Lavery | March 25, 2019 0 Comments
All The Best Ways to Get to Crystal Mountain, Washington This Season [Sponsored by: Crystal Mountain Resort] If you haven’t skied at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington, it’s a place you need to visit. It’s the biggest ski area in the state, boasting 2,600 acres of glades, steeps, chutes, and bowls, along with plenty of beginner and intermediate terrain. On top of that, there are tons of great backcountry lines just outside the resort […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | March 4, 2019 0 Comments
Experience the World of Wizardry at Red Lodge, MT’s Winter Carnival [Sponsored by: Red Lodge Mountain, MT] There are a ton of reasons to visit Red Lodge Mountain, MT this winter, like awesome terrain, great snow, and a laid back vibe, to name a few. Here’s one more reason to add to the list: the annual Winter Carnival, set for March 2, 2019. It’s the biggest party of the season, and something […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | February 11, 2019 0 Comments
Why Foodies Flock to Deer Valley Resort, UT {Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort®} The ingredients of a great ski trip include a lot more than just great skiing. You want top-notch lodging, off-slope activities, après-ski spots, and of course, delicious food. Skiing powder all day will give you quite an appetite. Deer Valley®, located in Park City, Utah, is known as a resort where the food is just […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | February 7, 2019 0 Comments
5 Great Reasons To Ski Red Lodge, Montana This Winter: [Sponsored By Red Lodge Mountain, MT] Montana is known for big mountains, tons of snow, and great skiing. Trust me, that’s why I live there. You’ve probably heard of all the big-name resorts, but there are countless awesome ski areas scattered all over the state. Red Lodge Mountain is one of those places. The town of Red Lodge lies an hour […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | January 14, 2019 0 Comments
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You Haven’t Skied Powder Until You’ve Skied Champagne Powder® Snow [Sponsored by Steamboat Resort] You hear people say it all the time: skiing powder is hard work! Twenty years ago that was certainly the case. Skis were long, narrow, and rocker wasn’t a thing yet. Leaning back all day to keep those tips from diving would do a number on just about anyone’s legs. Nowadays, skiing powder is easier […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | December 5, 2018 1 Comment
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