Don’t Miss Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th, Presented By Take Care Tahoe Brought to you by The Tahoe Fund Whether you’re a backcountry rookie or professional ski mountaineer, keeping your skills sharp is a life-long process. For the second year running, Take Care Tahoe is hosting Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, December 13-18th. It’s a mix of online programming and in-person events to promote backcountry safety and education, and best of all, it’s […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | December 8, 2021 0 Comments
Fresh Content and Fresh Powder at Killington Resort, VT Brought to you by Killington Resort Killington holds many bold monikers, โBeast of the Eastโ and โEarliest in the East,โ to name a couple. One trip to the Vermont-based resort authenticates the mountainโs large claims. While 1,977 skiable acres leave little room for questions, a mega mountain like Killington holds stories that extend beyond the base layer.ย Have you ever […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | December 6, 2021 0 Comments
Scarpa’s Green Manifesto According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Associationโs 2020 climate report, the combined land and ocean temperature has increased at an average rate of 0.13 degrees Fahrenheit (0.08 degrees Celsius) per decade since 1880, however, the average rate of increase since 1981 (0.18ยฐC / 0.32ยฐF) has been more than twice that rate. While a warming climate unbelievably remains a hotly […] Featured Article Jacqui Davis | December 6, 2021 1 Comment
Going Farther in the Backcountry with Intuition Liners Brought to you by Intuition Liners For backcountry skiing, comfortable boots are the key to longer tours and more aggressive descents. With the right boot and liner, you can take your backcountry stamina to the next level without cold, painful feet. Replacing the stock liners in your favorite boots can bring them to life and increase your performance, both uphill […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | November 24, 2021 0 Comments
Pre-Season Pricing for Indy Pass Ends on November 30th | 80 Resorts, 2 Days Each, $299 Pre-season pricing for the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the worldโfeaturing world-class resorts in all regions of the US, Canada, and now the powder belt of Northern Japanโends on November 30th. The Indy Pass encompasses a network of fiercely independent mountains that are incredibly diverse but all have one thing in commonโthey offer smaller crowds, lower costs, and welcoming authentic vibes. […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 22, 2021 0 Comments
Do Your Feet Hurt After Skiing? ZipFit Boot Liners Are One Manโs Life Mission To Fix That Brought to you by ZipFit Anyone who has skied for even a day in their life knows that ski boots, as a general rule, are often not very comfortable. However, it doesnโt have to be this way. Sven Coomer created ZipFit Ski Boot Liners on the philosophy of working with your feet instead of against them, and theyโre revolutionizing how […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | October 12, 2021 0 Comments
Stoke Takes Flight:ย Ikon Pass Destinations Are Closer Than You Thinkโจ Brought to you by Ikon Pass One Pass โ unlocking access to over 45 destinations around the globe. For Winter 21/22, worldwide adventure returns. With so many incredible mountain destinations to explore, a collection of easy flight options will let you seek further all winter long. That means more time on the runs and less time tackling transit. Start planning […] Featured Article SnowBrains | October 7, 2021 0 Comments
UFOs and Avalanches | History of Skiing on Mount Shasta Mount Shasta, California. Important to Native American beliefs and rumored home to the Lemurians. Also, one of the snowiest places on the West Coast. Shasta holds the record, unbroken since 1959, of the most snow in a single storm with just under 16 feet!Mount Shasta has long been a tempting location for skiers. Dominating […] Featured Article SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 3 Comments