Celebrating a Legacy: The 50th Annual, Al Johnson Telemark Ski Race, Returns to Crested Butte, CO As spring rolls into the Elk Mountains, a timeless tradition comes to life in the heart of Colorado’s Crested Butte ski area: the Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race. Scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, this crowd-pleasing event showcases the thrill of telemark skiing and pays homage to a remarkable figure from the past: Al Johnson. Back to celebrate its 50th anniversary, […] Featured Article Nick DeRiso | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Book Now to Secure Last Few Spots on 2024 Antarctic Peninsula Adventure Cruise by Ice Axe Expeditions Join IceAxe Expeditions for a unique itinerary to the remote wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. The trips and itineraries are customized for those with an adventure-driven spirit; providing our clients with a unique opportunity to trek, ski and snowboard several of the White Continentโs untamed peaks. Journey deep into the rugged landscape of one of earthโs last frontiers while enjoying […] Featured Article SnowBrains | February 21, 2024 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Finding the Right Fit in SCOTT’s Flow Pro Mips Helmet It wasnโt a bluebird sky day on the mountain, but my soft blue SCOTT Flow Pro Mips helmet brought all the comfort and color while I enjoyed elusively good early-season conditions here on the East Coast. I must reveal a secret about myself in order to accurately describe how much I liked the Flow Pro Mips helmet. My head is […] Gear Review Lindsay Hayden | February 17, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Weeks To Last A Lifetime At Taos Ski Valley, NM Brought to you by Taos Ski Valley An all-time winter skiing or snowboarding getaway is waiting for you at Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. Home to North Americaโs sole full-immersion camp, Ski Week at Taos is a standout program at a premier mountain paradise where youโll cultivate the skills to slide right into skiing like an absolute legend. Taos founder […] Featured Article Paulie | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Winter at Mammoth Mountain, CA, Now in Full Swing After an unusually slow start to the season at California’s Mammoth Mountain, the waiting game has finally come to an end. Following record-breaking snowfall last year, the dry spell that welcomed the 2023/2024 winter season had California locals putting their patience to the test, wondering when the long-awaited low-pressure system would make its way to the Sierras. With prayers to […] Featured Article Emily Crofton | January 31, 2024 0 Comments
Peak Skis Using Innovation to Bring Skiing Into the Future Last season I began noticing folks ripping around on a brand of skis Iโd never heard of beforeโPeak Skis. I asked around and learned that the skis are designed by legend Bode Miller (the best United States male alpine skier), and that the skis had a โKeyHoleโ design that folks seemed to love. So when I was asked if I […] Featured Article Lynn Barlow | January 29, 2024 1 Comment
Intuition Liners: Elevate Your Skiing Experience Skiing equipment can be daunting to replace. Once one finds their gear, it can be convenient to keep the equipment for as long as possible. For me, I have had the same pair of Nordica boots for the last six years. I have had some problems with them, but after replacing my old liners with Intuition Liners, I have a […] Gear Review Breya Bergom | January 22, 2024 0 Comments
Can Carv Digital Ski Coach Make Me Ski Like Ted Ligety? Have you ever wanted to ski like an Olympian? This December, I set out on a seven-day quest – attempting to use Carv digital coaching and technology to coach me into as good of a skier as legendary Olympian Ted Ligety.ย With snowpack below average this season, most days are spent carving it up on the groomers. Thereโs no better […] Gear Review Aunika Skogen | January 12, 2024 0 Comments