NASA To Send Self-Guided Nuclear Drone To Saturn Moon In 2026 Independent US civilian space program, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (or NASA) has shared outline of a Saturn-bound drone mission to launch by 2026. The compact car-sized drone, dubbed ‘Dragonfly,’ will explore a moon of Saturn called Titan. The vehicle is completely autonomous–and nuclear-powered. It functions on the same drone technology purchasable on the public market today and […] Trip Report Paulie | September 20, 2019 0 Comments
Cerro Bayo, Argentina Report: Hidden Gem?? Old wisdom advises, watch-out for the quiet ones. That applies to snow fields as well. Cerro Bayo Ski Boutique, 1000 meters above Villa La Angostura on Argentina’s famed Ruta 40, has been called a quiet player among Andean resorts. Its silence is as subtle as its size, and hints at a hidden gem. Heavy cloud delivered what forecast predicted; snow […] Trip Report Paulie | September 13, 2019 0 Comments
New Thrills Open on Jackson Hole’s Via Ferrata Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY announced four challenging new routes are open from Via Ferrata thru September 29, 2019. “There are routes for all types of abilities,” said resort President, Kate Buckley, “and a sense of progression from the easier routes to the most difficult.” New features include: Cable ladder Bridges Cracks, Overhangs, and Caves The Via Ferrata is a […] Paulie | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
Here’s the 2019 Opening Dates For Colorado Ski Resorts… Powderhorn crews prepping for POW days. photo credit CSCUSA Winter is just around the corner, in fact, it may be even closer than you think. Some resorts may be opening as soon as mid-October, that’s just over a month away. So, it’s time to get the gear out of storage, wax your skis, wash your clothes (you do, right?) and […] Industry News Paulie | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
18 Colorado Ski Resorts Made Improvements For The 2019/20 Ski Season! 18 Colorado ski resorts are reporting improved infrastructure for the 2019/20 ski season. These improvements range from terrain expansions to new lifts to newly gladed tree runs. Last season was a banger in Colorado with record snowfall and copious amounts of happy skiers and riders. Let’s hope we see more of the same in 2019/20. LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS AT COLORADO […] Industry News Paulie | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
Loveland Ski Area, CO “24 Days Til Snow” | Arapahoe Basin, CO Getting the Guns Ready… Colorado resorts Loveland and Arapahoe Basin, either of which are usually one of the first resorts in North America to open for the winter, are getting ready to take advantage of the falling temperatures by getting their snow guns ready to start firing. Arapahoe Basin’s earliest ever opening was October 9th, a month away, so the opening day may be […] Industry News Paulie | September 5, 2019 0 Comments
French Outraged After UK Climber Leaves Rowing Machine Atop Mont Blanc In a stunt sparking international anger, a British tourist has hauled a 57-pound rowing machine up the heights of France’s Mont Blanc only to abandon the equipment at a shelter close to the mountain’s summit. Related: French Authorities Restricting Access to Mont Blanc to Reduce Overcrowding Outraged Frenchmen, terming the stuntman a “wacko” are imploring the nation’s government to “write […] Climbing Paulie | September 5, 2019 0 Comments
Deadly Storm Pelts Colorado With 16 Inches of Hail A severe September 3 storm cycle has bombarded Colorado’s Eleven Mile State Park, Spinney Mountain State Park, and Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area. Colorado Parks and Wildlife tweeted damages to include: dead wildlife extensive roadway damage flash flooding and 16 INCHES of hail accumulation Unfortunately, major storms like the one over Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile last night have impacts […] Weather Paulie | September 5, 2019 0 Comments
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