Getting Over Winter Withdrawals: Off Season Activities After the winter snow season ends, it’s common to fall into the dreadful winter withdrawal slump. It’s as though the seasonal party has ended, and we are left with a snow hangover. Yet, there are a few activities that rival the thrill of blasting through powder, arcing down a fresh face, and flying down mountainsides. However, there are several activities to pursue […] Adrian Dolatschko | June 2, 2022 0 Comments
Brain Post: How Much Time Does the Average American Spend Outdoors? People often think that the reason we get colds and flus more often in the winter is because it’s cold out. False. We get colds and flus more often in the winter because we are inside more often and exposed to more higher concentrations of airborne pollutants including cold and flu viruses. […] Brains SnowBrains | June 2, 2022 187 Comments
VIDEO: How to Make a DIY Whippet Ice Axe Ski Pole for Steep Skiing Ever end up in a situation where you need a whippet ice axe ski pole but don’t have one? Happens to me now and again and this is my solution and it works well. These can be very helpful in steep skiing situations. I just used this one in the North Couloir of 12,424′ North Peak, CA on May 24, […] Backcountry Miles Clark | May 27, 2022 1 Comment
The Newest Ski Resorts in the U.S. Earlier this month, it was announced that this ski season had the most skier visits ever recorded. Additionally, it was reported that many resorts struggled to control crowds. This news may have some people wondering what the ski industry is doing to add new ski areas to help with the overcrowding. Below is a list of the newest resorts that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 23, 2022 3 Comments
How Safe is Your Helmet? Ski Helmet Usage in the United States According to the National Ski Areas Association, helmet use has steadily increased over the last ten years. And that’s a good change. Any time you step onto the mountain, head injuries become a risk. (I feel silly even writing this, but I also remember a time way back when…) Helmet safety is critical […] Brains Ryan Kime | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
Want to Sleep on Top of a Mountain? The Bertol Hut in Switzerland Might Be Just Right for You! At an elevation of 3,311 meters (10,863 ft.), sitting high above the glacier pass which shares its name, the Bertol Hut is undoubtedly one of the iconic huts along the Haute Route. Related: Haute Route Trip Report: Ski Touring From Chamonix, France, to Zermatt, Switzerland Since “The High-Level Route” was originally named by its English hikers who first traversed it […] Industry News Ryan Kime | May 17, 2022 8 Comments
The Dangers of Powder Panic—How I Drove My Car Off a Cliff on the Way to the Ski Area Powder panic is a real thing, not just liftline humor. It’s a force to be reckoned with—one that can be costly. I almost paid the ultimate price for it this morning on the way to Alta when I drove my Toyota off a cliff. 10:00 pm, the night before. We had just gotten back from camping near Goblin Valley in […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 9, 2022 9 Comments
The Top 10 Colleges For Ski Buffs According to thebestcolleges.org, many colleges provide skiing and snowboarding options for their students, but this list includes the best of the best. Everyone knows you shouldn’t go to a college without a nearby ski area, so this list will reassure you of your options. It’s that time of year when high school seniors decide which college they should attend for […] Brains Chris Wallner | May 3, 2022 32 Comments
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