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Mitch McDermott

Former Rugby Star Will Ski At The Olympics Representing Ireland

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Patrick McMillian has taken an unconventional route to representing his country at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.  McMillian was a former international rugby star with his sights set on making a career of it in Ireland. At the age of 19 he planned on playing international rugby for the Leinster 19-U team.  If it wasn’t for an administrative error, […]

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Mitch McDermott | December 27, 2017
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7 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Snow Sports Enthusiast

Do you have someone in your life who’s snow crazed and you can’t think of what to get them for the holidays?  We have 7 perfect holiday gift ideas for that will have them looking like a little kid on Christmas when they unwrap your present. Voormi Jacket/Vest Men’s Voormi Inversion Jacket, image: Voormi.com Voormi is an up and coming […]

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Mitch McDermott | December 20, 2017
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Smog Lake City: SLC’s Inversion Is Taking A Toll On The Air Quality

What do you think of when you hear Salt Lake City?  Best skiing in the US?  Breathtaking views?  Unparalleled accessibility to the mountains?  How about worst air quality in the US?  Smog Lake City’s dirty little secret is the biggest downfall to one of most beautiful cities around the world. Winter brings out the worst of the air quality in the […]

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Mitch McDermott | December 15, 2017
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Wasatch Backcountry Report: Low Tide, Soft Snow, Sharks Abound

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My crew and I ventured into the Central Wasatch backcountry twice over the weekend.   Friday morning Kyle, Jessie, Tom, Brad and I answered the 3:30am wake up call for dawn patrol.  After skinning up a couple thousand feet, we reached the point of where we wanted to drop, and were greeted by a stunning sunrise. The sunrise lit up the sky […]

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Mitch McDermott | December 12, 2017
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Lindsey Vonn Says She Won’t Be Representing Trump At Olympics

In a recent interview with CNN, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn said she won’t represent President Trump at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.  Vonn also added how she would not visit the White House if given the opportunity. “Well I hope to represent the people of the United States, not the president,” Vonn told the interviewer. As a number of athletes […]

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Mitch McDermott | December 7, 2017
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Avalanche Fatality in Alaska Last Week Was A Local Legend

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It comes with a heavy heart in announcing that’s last week’s avalanche fatality took the life of 60 year old Randy Bergt on Hatcher Pass, Alaska.  Bergt was with two others when he entered the slope, which triggered the avalanche.  He was caught, then carried through a terrain trap, before being buried approximately four feet deep.  His partners were able to […]

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Mitch McDermott | November 27, 2017
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VIDEO: Rossignol Sushi Yama – Official Movie

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WARNING: Watching this video will make you want to drop everything, buy a Rossignol Sushi, and go ride neck-deep powder in Japan.  Japan is known for incredibly deep snow, unique food, onsens (hot springs), and snow monkeys.  Xavier De Le Rue and the Rossignol snowboard team traveled to Japan last winter to immerse themselves in Japanese culture and see what all the […]

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Mitch McDermott | November 22, 2017
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VIDEO: Know Before You Go | A Serious Reminder Of How Important Avalanche Education Is

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The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education teamed up with the Utah Avalanche Center to bring you this powerful, bone-chilling video about avalanche safety and awareness.  This is a good reminder of how not only having the necessary avalanche gear is important, but also having the proper training and knowledge on how to use it, is equally as important. […]

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Mitch McDermott | November 21, 2017
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