Backcountry: Explained | What Are Wind Slabs and How Do They Form? This is the first installment of a new series of mine, “Backcountry: Explained.” The goal of this series is to break down complex backcountry topics into digestible and easy-to-read writeups. In the backcountry, avalanches are typically at the forefront of skiers’ minds. All things considered, they are one of the riskiest aspects of the sport. There are nine types of avalanches, each […] Brains Clay Malott | April 7, 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
Trip Report: 11,929′ Mt. Nebo, UT – “The Northwest Couloir” Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report From March 31, 2021 By 4am yesterday, March 31, 2021, we were barreling down the highway streaking south through the desert night. Mt. Timpanogos flew by drenched in moonlight, striation, and fear. The roads were empty and eerie. Our objective was the tallest mountain in the Wasatch Range – 11,929′ Mt. Nebo, UT. […] Trip Report Miles Clark | April 5, 2021 2 Comments
VIDEO: “Dane’s World” – How to Ski Switch with Dane Tudor – S1E7 View this post on Instagram A post shared by SCOTT Sports Winter Division (@scottfreeski) Brought to you by SCOTT Sports Welcome to “Dane’s World:” life through the goggle lens of SCOTT Sports athlete and professional freeskiing legend Dane Tudor. In the seventh episode of this Instagram video series by SCOTT Sports, Dane teaches us how to ski switch(which means backwards, […] SnowBrains | April 2, 2021 0 Comments
Close Calls With Avalanches and the Ensuing Social Media Comment Superstorm The 2020-2021 avalanche season has been significant on multiple levels. Most notably, it has had a historic death toll of 36 people in the United States as of March 31. Avalanche incidents have become popular in the mainstream media, and survivors face a dilemma in sharing their incidents. Reporting observations, accidents, and incidents are primary ways avalanche professionals advance the […] Avalanche Dominic Gawel | April 1, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: “Dane’s World” – How to Shred Groomers Properly with Skiing Legend Dane Tudor – S1E6 View this post on Instagram A post shared by SCOTT Sports Winter Division (@scottfreeski) Brought to you by SCOTT Sports Welcome to “Dane’s World:” life through the goggle lens of SCOTT Sports athlete and professional freeskiing legend Dane Tudor. In the sixth episode of this Instagram video series by SCOTT Sports, Dane goes back to the basics and explains how […] SnowBrains | March 31, 2021 0 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
Ski California: Bluebird Days, Backcountry Skiing, and the Best Months to Go Best Months to Ski In California California holds high elevations, a deep snowpack, and great weather. It can be tough deciding when to come here, considering resorts like Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain can run from November to July. Great skiing can happen on Thanksgiving or the Fourth, so how do you stand the best chance at scoring the most […] Katy Shipley | March 29, 2021 2 Comments
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