Alyeska AK, Conditions Report: Radiant Like all previous seasonal aspects, there continues two versions to Alyeska Resort‘s 2018 winter song. Early (and late) daytime hours find snow firm to say the least but, much like the Oreo Cookie, the middle is softened, playful fun. With shadow lines in retreat, and full sun lingering longer and longer, the storied faces of Mount Alyeska have quickly set […] Conditions Report Paulie | March 30, 2018 0 Comments
Top 10 Biggest Snowfall Totals in North America Right Now As we move into April, we’ve got some HUGE YTD snowfall totals.ย It’s great to see, especially since it’s been a tough winter for some parts of the United States. While others are enjoy plentiful snowfall and persistent cold temperatures. Looking at these numbers, we’ll be skiing well into May and possibly past that. *** Top 10 Biggest Snowfall Totals In […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 29, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Dream Alaskan Spine Turns in to Nightmare as it Crumbles Beneath Him This is crazy! Tell us what would you do in this situation?! 🎥: @jamesheim #highonpowder ใปใปใป #skiing #ski #winter #cold #nature #snow #snowboarding #snowboard #slopestyle #powder #instagood #instamoment #photooftheday #photography #follow #travel #photo #offpiste #skiday #dailyski #freestyle #mountain #adventure #letsgoskiing #fb #tweet A post shared by High On Powder (@highonpowder) on Mar 26, 2018 at 9:32am PDT I’m pretty sure […] Steven Agar | March 29, 2018 0 Comments
Black Ops Valdez, AK Conditions Report: One Life-Changing Day On Saturday, March 17th, 2018 I flew with Black Ops Valdez Heli in Alaska and had one of the best ski days of my life. A life changing day. The day was clear, windless, around 30ยบF, and stunningly beautiful. We got started early at 9am – only an hour after sunrise.ย The morning light was glowing off the peaks. We […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 27, 2018 0 Comments
Alyeska AK, Conditions Report: AM Blizzard/PM Blue Bird Alaska’s Alyeska Resort witnessed two halves to one mountainous coin today. Early AM cloud lead to intermitant–then rampant–freshfall which, ultimately, gave way to dazzlingly clear skies, a transformation equating to more than stunning skiing as conditions seem prime for yet another Alyeska gem, Aurora spotting. Snow was fresh, heavy, and quick to turn spring-fling under suddenly balmy blue skies. Outer […] Conditions Report Paulie | March 20, 2018 0 Comments
Population in Alaska Shrinking for the First Time in Decades as Less People Choose to Move There The population of Alaska is shrinking for the first time in decades. The drop in residents suggestsย the state could be facing an unprecedented economic struggle as fewer people are opting to move there as they stay home or lookย for jobs elsewhere, according to a new state labor report, reports Newsweek. For the past five years, Alaska has lost more people […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 19, 2018 1 Comment
VIDEO: Dream Lines w/ Black Ops Valdez, AK on Saturday On Saturday, the sun came out in Alaska after a storm dropped 4-feet of snow the previous 4 days in Valdez, Alaska. I flew with Black Ops Valdez Heli. My guide was the legendary 25-year Chugach heli ski veteran, Jerry Hance. The day featured great snow, steep terrain, and no wind. We skied 12 runs and dropped around 40,000-vertical-feet. Jerry […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | March 19, 2018 0 Comments
S-turns; Alyeska, AK Pairs Slopes, Sushi, and Showtime [sponsored by Alyeska] Alaska is a big state boasting even BIGGER lines, drawing snow-faithful from all the world over. Here, both residents and recent arrivals both look to turn up the heatโon and off piste. Alyeska Hotel and Resort, the Great Landโs iconic luxury accommodation and largest commercial ski operation, matches the seasonโs blizzard pace with diverse (and unforgettable) cuisine-meets-carousing […] Featured Article Paulie | March 19, 2018 0 Comments