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
Wolves in Yellowstone: Training by Paintball Yellowstone National Park is one of the most visited parks in the U.S., with 4.26 million visitors coming annually. Yellowstone draws people worldwide to see its beautiful landscapes, geysers, sulfur hot springs, and other magical sights. The wildlife that lives in and moves through the park also draws huge crowds when they are seen from the road. The roads and […] Featured Article Aidan Christian | May 27, 2021 1 Comment
The Story of ‘Historical Badass’ Ned Gillette | From Skiing Earth’s Highest Summits to Being Shot to Death in Pakistan August 1998, deep in the northern Pakistani controlled sector of Kashmir, Ned Gillette and his wife Olympic skier Suzy Patterson set out with the hopes of accomplishing the “trek along the flanks of Nanga Parbat (at 25,660 feet, the world’s 10th-highest mountain) and then making their way across a 16,000-foot pass at the edge of the Chogo Lungma.” An ambitious journey to say the least, however Gillette and his wife Patterson were accustomed to such adventures in their time, skiing, sailing, and climbing all over the globe. […] Featured Article Jesse Cassidy | May 24, 2021 15 Comments
Taking Steps of Stoke With Pro-Snowboarder Lonnie Kauk Brought to you by Ikon Pass Ikon Pass holder, professional snowboarder, and rock climber Lonnie Kauk grew up seeking magic lines throughout his native Yosemite Valley and its surrounding mountains. From early turns as a 2-year-old with his grandfather to scoring a pass at Mammoth Mountain – and now an Ikon Pass for the 21/22 season – Lonnie continuously embraces […] Featured Article SnowBrains | April 27, 2021 0 Comments
Livin’ La Vida Lifty at Grand Targhee Resort, WY Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort “You should know going in that there’ll likely be shenanigans.” I recall this comment clearly, delivered long ago by a sort of paternal ski-bum who never did confirm whether his words were encouragement or warning. In those days I was a footloose young man–about to accept my first job as a Lifty. Fast-forward […] Featured Article Paulie | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
How Alta Avoided Glitz & Glam and Stayed True To Its Roots Nestled atop Little Cottonwood Canyon, in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range, lies the holy grail for powder hounds, young and old. A sacred relic for where it all began, this slice of heaven proudly boasts the true roots of the pure sport of alpine skiing. A beacon of hope for generations of loyal followers, this cherished ski area embodies the core […] Featured Article Emily Crofton | April 5, 2021 8 Comments
The Past, Present, and Future Legends of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA has produced more legendary skiers and riders than practically anywhere else. It’s no wonder why: These California resorts have some of the steepest, most challenging inbounds terrain in the West. Take the cliff-strewn Fingers off KT-22, the vertical chutes off Palisades, and the well-sculpted race courses, and […] Featured Article Spencer Cox | March 30, 2021 22 Comments
Ikon Pass: Own Every Moment of Stoke, Season-to-Season Brought to you by Ikon Pass Season to Season – Own Every Moment of Stoke On days like these, you’ve felt it. The warmth on your shoulders, the slight softening of snow, the desire to roam and ride under bluebird sky pierced with a bright yellow sun. This time of year, you’ve seen it. The lengthening days, the shedding of layers, […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 30, 2021 1 Comment
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