Backcountry Skiing: Tips For Speed and Efficiency in the Mountains Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week In backcountry skiing, the biggest learning curve in the whole sport is arguably transitioning. Transitioning is where you switch from uphill touring (skinning) into downhill skiing mode. For many, this can be a somewhat lengthy and arduous process. However, with these simple tips and tricks, it does not have to be this way. Related: […] Backcountry Clay Malott | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Skiing: What Gear Should I Get? Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week When it comes to backcountry skiing, gear is everything. That being said, the backcountry gear industry has exploded in the past few years, and fortunately, setups can be dialed for nearly every skier. Let’s jump right into it and talk about gear for backcountry skiing. Boots Boots are arguably the most important piece of gear […] Backcountry Clay Malott | February 9, 2021 3 Comments
Backcountry Skiing Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, there has been a massive influx of skiers entering the backcountry. With this, it is important to understand backcountry skiing etiquette. Remember, before you enter the backcountry, know before you go and get an avalanche education. Related: Utah Avalanche Center Expresses Serious Concerns About Backcountry Skiers […] Backcountry Dominic Gawel | February 9, 2021 3 Comments
How to Safely Begin Backcountry Skiing Brought to you by SCARPA With ski resorts likely reducing capacity to ensure they’re complying with COVID guidelines, thousands are flocking to backcountry skiing. No lifts, no problem! The backcountry this year could be packed with beginner backcountry skiers, who don’t have the necessary safety skills to ensure not only their safety but also others’. The goal of this article is […] Backcountry Clay Malott | February 8, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Skiing PROHIBITED & “Locals Only” Mandate In San Juan County, CO ( Silverton) San Juan County, Colorado (Silverton) is the first location in the USA to ban backcountry skiing and all forms of backcountry recreation, as far as we understand. “The San Juan County Sheriff’s Department is prohibiting recreationalists from backcountry activities in the County due to the limited Medical, Emergency and Search and Rescue Services available currently due to the Coronavirus COVID […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2020 2 Comments
A Human Powered Ski Area, the Next Evolution in Backcountry Skiing? The step learning curve that comes with entering a new sport or hobby can be particularly daunting when tackled alone. So much so that many people never pursue their interests for fear of wasting time and money on a hobby they will not become proficient at. Honestly, I am unsure if I would have ever started skiing in the backcountry had […] Featured Article Curtis Weller | June 28, 2019 0 Comments
Search is Underway for Marine Who Failed to Return from California Backcountry Skiing Trip on 5th March 1st Lt. Matthew Kraft has been reported missing to local law enforcement after the Marine missed his return date from a backcountry skiing trip on the Sierra High Route. Kraft’s itinerary began out of the Kearsarge Pass trailhead Feb. 23 and was scheduled to end March 4 or 5 near Bridgeport, California. The Mono County Sheriff’s Office began a search on […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Things I Learned While Backcountry Skiing: The following are some insights I’ve made while backcountry skiing. After writing up a conditions report on the Silver Couloir, it reminded me of the first time I tried to ski it and got horribly lost after skiing down the wrong couloir. The couloir we skied cliffed out at 130 feet and we were out on the mountain for about […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | May 9, 2018 0 Comments