Bridgeport, CA: A High Sierra Backcountry Base Camp When I drive through Bridgeport, CA, and turn the corner toward the mountains, I am filled with excitement. This quaint little town, surrounded by green pastures and granite cliffs, is the northern gateway to the High Sierra. Bridgeport always brings a sense of nostalgia and is one of my favorite views of the Eastern Sierra. In my younger years, it […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | December 5, 2023 1 Comment
Diamond Peak: Where Steeps and Glades Shine Brought to you by Diamond Peak Diamond Peak, Lake Tahoeโs only community-owned ski area, where steeps and glades shine.ย Nestled on the northern shore of Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a hidden gem that offers world-class tree skiing and fun steep groomers.ย This unassuming, community-owned resort stays under the radar, but its location, northern-facing slopes, and commitment to […] Featured Article Aunika Skogen | December 1, 2023 0 Comments
Consumers Meet Connoisseurs – Why Curated Works Are you confused about what gear to get to do the thing you are interested in? Curated is the solution to this problem. Have you ever bought something because of the following reasons: You constantly hear how great it isย Someone from a shop (who is affiliated with the brand) sells you the product and false social proof Everyone around […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | November 21, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains Tahoe Highlight Video 2023 – 700+ Inches of Snowfall & Some of the Best Skiing of Our Lives 2023 was absolutely insane in Lake Tahoe, CA. Ski resorts saw over 700″ of snow. At times we were snowed into our houses with no snow plows, no highways open, no ski resorts open, no stop signs showing anywhere, pure bedlam and we loved it. I ended up in the backcountry quite a lot due to the ski resorts often […] Featured Video Miles Clark | November 16, 2023 0 Comments
Boost Your Backcountry Education in 3 Days with Arcโteryx Academy in Whistler, British Columbia One weekend can inspire you to take your backcountry skills from lukewarm to shedding-down-to-your-base-layer hot with Arcโteryx Backcountry Academy. The Arcโteryx Backcountry Academy will be holding clinics in Whistler, British Columbia from February 23 – 25, 2024. When it comes to locations for backcountry exploration, itโs hard to beat Whistler. The B.C. mountains radiate good vibrations that feel palpable as […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | November 7, 2023 0 Comments
Dreaming Of Alaska – Winter Is Coming to Alyeska Resort Have you ever dreamed of Alaska? Well, Alyeska Resort could be the perfect ski-in ski-out base camp to head to the land of endless winter adventures. Alaskaโs top ski destination, Alyeska Resort, has a steep and deep reputation that is ready for you to explore. Mount Alyeska is home to the world’s longest double black diamond run. The steeps straight […] Featured Article Rouchelle Gilmore | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
[GIVEAWAY] Don’t Miss this Chance to Win the Ultimate Ski Trip to RED Mountain Resort, BC, This Winter RED Mountain Resort is located just eight miles across the U.S./Canada border and if you’ve never visited before, you are missing out. The resort has nearly 4,000 acres of skiable terrain, a 3,000-foot vertical rise, and the town of Rossland was voted the #1 ski town in Canada two years in a row. With some of the best tree skiing […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
Winter is Coming! Donโt Let Cold Hands Slow You Down As the temperature drops and the snowflakes start to dance in the air, we know that winter is just around the corner. It’s the season filled with excitement for skiing, snowboarding, winter hiking, and all kinds of chilly escapades. But nothing can put a damper on your winter fun quite like cold, numb hands. Fear not, because we’ve got the […] Featured Article Alex K | October 23, 2023 0 Comments