Teton Mountains, WY, Report: Teton Pass Morning Commute Windy conditions were found at the top of Mount Glory on January 15. I woke up at 8:00 a.m. with a somewhat ambitious idea. Before heading to work at 1:00 p.m. for the Teton Science School, where I work as a field educator, I wanted to challenge myself. The plan was to park at the Old Pass Road parking lot […] Conditions Report Russell Parker | January 19, 2026 0 Comments
Teton Mountains, WY, Report: The Iconic Cody Bowl Report from January 10, 2026 My buddy Brendan Barnard reached out to me and asked if I wanted to ski a line off Cody Peak in Jackson, Wyoming, if my work permitted enough time on my ride break. I couldn’t pass up a offer like that especially with the conditions we had that day. We caught the second tram up […] Conditions Report Russell Parker | January 14, 2026 0 Comments
Hyalite Canyon, MT, Ice Climbing Report: Refreshing the Ice Skills in Good Company Ice climbing conditions report from Thursday, January 8, 2026 Top roping G1 – 1/8/26 I trekked my way from Jackson Hole four hours north to Bozeman, Montana, where I met with my buddy John. It had been about time I got onto ice, the last time being in 2024. He had the perfect place in mind: Hyalite Canyon, a place […] Climbing Russell Parker | January 13, 2026 0 Comments
Skier Survives Avalanche in No Name Bowl Near Jackson Hole, WY On Sunday, December 28, a skier triggered an avalanche in the Tetons just south of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, in the well-known No Name Bowl below No Name Peak. The incident occurred in the sidecountry terrain accessed through the resort’s southern boundary gates—an area that often feels familiar and inviting, especially on clear, bluebird days. This close call serves […] Avalanche Russell Parker | January 5, 2026 0 Comments
Ranch Hand: A Jackson Hole, WY, Snowboard Film That Brings Riding Back to its Roots If your winter stoke meter has been running low, consider this your wake-up call. Ranch Hand isn’t just another snowboarding film—it’s an ode to Jackson Hole, to the kind of riding that comes from equal parts grit, creativity, and deep respect for the mountains. Dropping December 21st on the Shredbots YouTube, this film is primed to light a fire under […] Russell Parker | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
The Right Terrain: Knowing Where and How to Start in the Backcountry As winter finally begins to switch on across the West, many of us are feeling that familiar pull toward the backcountry. Fresh snow, quiet mountains, and untracked lines are hard to ignore. I’m right there with you. But as exciting as backcountry travel can be, it comes with real responsibility. Knowing where and how to start can make all the […] Brains Russell Parker | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Snowy Range Ski Area, WY—My Hidden Gem Everyone knows the feeling: the energy that is too much to contain builds up all week while you watch weather reports and chase storms online—even going to the extent of camping in the parking lot to cherish those first turns. We all search for that place that feels special. That place that feels like ours. For me, that hidden gem […] Russell Parker | December 5, 2025 3 Comments
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