NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For MT | Up To 10″ of Snow In The Mountains Today – Thursday Morning The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Montana. It’s in effect from 11:00am Today through 11:00am Thursday Morning. Cold temperatures are expected to accompany this storm, which should make for some epic powder skiing in the mountains. Up To 10″ of Snow In The Mountains Today – Thursday Morning. Snow is forecasted to fall at all elevations, […] Weather Chris Wallner | February 14, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Wyoming | 8-12″ of Snow Today – Thursday The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wyoming. It’s in effect from 2:00pm this afternoon through 2:00pm Thursday Afternoon. Light to moderate snowfall is expected to impact the area throughout that time period. 8-12″ of Snow Today – Thursday In Wyoming. Temperatures are forecasted to be cold along with this storm, so snow is expected to fall at […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 14, 2018 0 Comments
As One Storm Moves Out, Another Moves Into Colorado | 6-14″ of Snow Today – Thursday The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings & Winter Weather Advisories for Colorado. They are in effect from 5:00pm this afternoon through 6:00pm Thursday evening. High winds and heavy snowfall are forecasted to impact the area throughout this time period. 6-14″ of Snow Today – Thursday. This storm is relatively typical, as a rise in elevation will lead to high […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 14, 2018 1 Comment
VIDEO: Warming Up | Candide Thovex Flies Through Some Wicked Backcountry Lines If this is Candide’s way of warming up, I can’t even imagine what he has in store when he’s in full swing. Could you imagine being his camera man? He’d be dragging you through some scary stuff, so give that guy some credit. Incredibly, this guy always finds a way to outdo himself, so we can’t wait to see what […] Backcountry Chris Wallner | February 14, 2018 0 Comments
Wednesday 14th February | Today’s Olympic Schedule… When and Where to Watch Shaun White took his third Olympic gold medal in the halfpipe last night, taking Team USA’s haul to 4 golds. Unfortunately, high winds again caused chaos to the schedule, causing the women’s giant slalom to be postponed. The race has been rescheduled for Friday in Korea (Thursday night in the USA). The women are now scheduled to race three days in […] Olympics Steven Agar | February 14, 2018 0 Comments
Climber Dead After 800-Foot Fall on Mt. Hood, OR | 7 More Climbers Currently Being Rescued A mountain climber has died after falling 700-1,000 feet on Mount Hood, OR today according to the Clackamas Country Sherff’s Office. A call reporting the fallen climber was received by the sherif’s office at 10:30am today. He reportedly fell from Hogsback, an 800′ spine from the crater to the summit, at around 10,500′. “Climber who fell 700-1000 ft. was declared […] Industry News CragBrains | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
British Columbia Backcountry Report: Crispy, Crunchy, Sharp Pillows in the -25ºC Sunshine Yesterday, we returned to a safe pillow zone we like in British Columbia and it was actually sunny and only -25ºC (-13ºF)… First real sun in over a month up here… The wind had re-sculpted the pillow zone into a futuristic cartoon… It was no longer the penalty free, soft as a baby’s bottom, do anything you want pillow zone […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company and Clif Bar Announce Three-Year Strategic Partnership News just out of Denver, CO is that Alterra has announced their first corporate partnership, a three-year deal with Clif Bar, making Clif Bar the official energy bar of 11 Alterra resorts. The partnership will result in sponsorship of events, branding on resort materials and samples being given out in resorts. As it happens, I was at Winter Park, CO […] Industry News Steven Agar | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA Conditions Report: 5-7″ Powder Day Mammoth Mountain in California reported 5-7″ of new snow yesterday. First powder day in a while and it was damn fun! SNOW NUMBERS: FORECAST: PHOTOS: Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Conditions Report: Sleeper Powder Day Squaw Valley ski resort had a sleeper powder day yesterday. Around 1-2″ of snow was forecast, but they got 2-4″ and it felt deep than that in spots… “It felt like 8″ in some places, I’ll take it” – said one local Good skiing yesterday. Very few out harvesting. SNOW NUMBERS: FORECAST: PHOTOS: Conditions Report SnowBrains | February 13, 2018 1 Comment
VIDEO: Mammoth’s Chloe Kim Snags The Gold In PyeongChang video of Chloe Kim’s Olympic Gold Medal run Mammoth Athlete Chloe Kim won her first Olympic gold medal in the women’s halfpipe event at PyeongChang Monday night. In wake of Kim’s win we can’t tell which is brighter: her gold medal or the future of her snowboarding career… While this is Kim’s first Olympic appearance, she’s no stranger to big […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Dies Near Whistler, BC After 250-Foot Fall & Partial Burial Via Cornice Failure The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) from Whistler, BC is reporting that a 52-year old male has died while snowmobiling near the Callaghan Lake Provincial Park on Saturday, February 10th, 2018. The RCMP received a call at 3:15pm on Saturday about the accident. Whistler Search and Rescue was sent to the scene via helicopter and reported that the man was […] Industry News AvyBrains | February 13, 2018 1 Comment
2017-18 Seasonal Snowfall | Where It’s Hot & Where It’s Not As you know, the 2017-18 has been DEEP for some areas and a complete bust for others. This map provided by the National Weather Service lays it all out on the table for you. The key to this winter has been the farther north you go, the better it will be. Where It’s Hot: Washington Wyoming Idaho Montana East Coast Where […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
24 Hour Snowfall Totals In Colorado | Get Out & Take Some Powder Turns Today Mother Nature delivered the goods to Colorado once again. The southwestern and central portion of the state got hit hard, where some areas well over a foot of snow. If you’re looking for some powder turns today, you’ll want to be in Colorado. CO 24 Hour Snowfall Totals: Silverton Mountain: 18″ Purgatory Resort: 15″ Aspen/Snowmass: 12″ Wolf Creek Ski Area: 11″ Steamboat Resort: 9″ Telluride Resort: 9″ […] Weather Chris Wallner | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
Much Needed Precipitation Continues To Fall In Utah Today | Up To 6″ of Additional Snowfall The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Utah. It’s in effect until 4:00pm this afternoon. While this storm is relatively weak, it’s still warmly welcomed as it’s delivering some much needed precipitation to the area. Up To 6″ of Snow Throughout The Day Today. Snow levels are expected to stay above 3,5000ft. Although, the heaviest accumulations are expected to […] Weather Chris Wallner | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
CAIC: Avalanche Warning Issued For Colorado After Heavy Snowfall Impacts The Area The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued Avalanche Hazards throughout Colorado after heavy snowfall hit the area yesterday. Southwestern Colorado has the highest rating, as they received the most snow. Along with that, deep persistent slabs have been added to the avalanche problems in the northern portion of the state. Avalanche Warning: COZ019-068-141900- BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WARNING COLORADO AVALANCHE […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
NOAA: Heavy Snowfall On Tap For Washington Ski Resorts | 5-10″ of Snow Tonight – Wednesday Morning The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and Winter Weather Advisory for Washington. These are in effect Tonight – Wednesday Morning. Heavy snowfall is forecasted to impact the area throughout that time period. 5-10″ of Snow Above 1,500ft Tonight – Wednesday Morning. Snow levels are forecasted to hover around 1,500ft throughout the duration of this storm. Additional Storm Info: […] Weather Chris Wallner | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
Colorado Marijuana Sales hit new High | $1.5 billion in 2017 Colorado marijuana shops raked in a record $1.51 billion sales of medical and recreational cannabis, edibles and concentrate products during 2017, according to Colorado Department of Revenue data released Friday. Adult-use sales topped $1.09 billion, with the remaining $416.52 million coming from medical marijuana. Colorado collected upward of $247 million in taxes and fees revenue from pot sales, according to […] Steven Agar | February 13, 2018 1 Comment
Tuesday 13th February | Today’s Olympic Schedule… When and Where to Watch Big schedule today, lots going on. Mikaela Shiffrin, who in 2014 became the youngest-ever Olympic slalom champion, begins her title defense as the heavy favorite, fellow American Shaun White targets a third Olympic halfpipe gold, and in Figure Skating, coverage includes the Pairs’ short program, where Team USA is represented by the husband-and-wife duo of Alexa Scimeca Knierim and Chris […] Olympics Steven Agar | February 13, 2018 0 Comments
Avalanche Watch Issued For Colorado As Powerful Winter Storm Moves In The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued an Avalanche Watch for Colorado. It has been issued as a powerful winter storm moves into the area. Avalanche danger is expected to raise to a level 4 on Tuesday. CO Avalanche Watch: BULLETIN – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED AVALANCHE WATCH COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO 907 AM MST […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 12, 2018 0 Comments
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