1 New and 2 Classics to Add to Your Pre-Season Workout Routine If you haven’t started training for this upcoming season, turn off your computer, put down your phone and GO NOW!  If you have, and you’re like most of us, your workout routines include the usuals like running, biking, squats, box jumps, wall sits and the other assorted tried and true training methods that help transform those pool legs to snow legs. […] Gear Review Jonathan Thomson | July 24, 2020 0 Comments
The 15 Highest Ski Resorts on the East Coast The east coast is not the first place most people think of when they think of skiing. It often gets overshadowed by resorts that are out west with bigger vertical and deeper powder. However, skiing in the east does have its perks. Many ski resorts on the east have an old school vibe and terrain that caters to all levels. […] Taliana Potts | July 23, 2020 6 Comments
Headphones on the Slopes: When to Rock Out and Why Music has gone hand in hand with sports for years. Whether it’s an Olympic snowboarder plugging in before they hit the halfpipe, or an energetic spin class, music is a tool used by many different athletes. While headphones work great for snowsports, it’s debatable if they should be worn on the mountain. The mountain environment offers challenges that require focus […] Gear Review Katy Shipley | July 21, 2020 0 Comments
Measuring Snow Water Equivalent (SWE): A Job For NASA NASA is on a mission to accurately measure the world’s snow water equivalent (SWE), but why do we care? SWE is a calculation of how much liquid water is in a given snowpack or the depth of the snowpack multiplied by the density. If you are a winter recreator you are probably familiar with SWE even if you have never […] Brains Alex Camerino | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Remembering the Tallest Known Mega-Tsunami That Destroyed a Bay in Alaska At 10:15 pm on July 10, 1958, the ground shook violently as an M7.8 earthquake occurred along the Fairweather Fault in Southeast Alaska. The strong shaking set loose an enormous rockfall, in which 40 million cubic yards of material (9 Superdomes!) tumbled down a steep slope into the narrow inlet of Lituya Bay. The impact was heard 50 miles (80 km) away […] Brains SnowBrains | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Did You Know That Trees Go To ‘Sleep’ at Night? The next time you are out on your evening stroll, be mindful of your sleeping neighbors — the trees. That’s right, the hundreds of thousands of towering ancient plant species that occupy 31% of Earth’s land surface follow a circadian rhythm, similar to humans, animals, and small plants. Such findings were discovered by a curious team of scientists from Austria, […] Brains Emily Crofton | July 10, 2020 0 Comments
Happy Campers Sleep Better: Studies Show Health Benefits of Sleeping Outdoors Camping is a great activity that is relatively cheap and quite enjoyable. It gives you a chance to slow down and be one with nature and your surroundings. Whether it’s just to escape the hustle and bustle of the city or to put you in position for the alpine start you need for one of your climbing projects. Camping can […] Brains James Pulfer | July 10, 2020 2 Comments
Throwback to Cody Townsend Shredding One of the Craziest Lines in Ski Movie History [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDEaAOcDKnA"] Clay Malott | July 10, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
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