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 […] Cycle 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 […] Cycle 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 Review 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 Review 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
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