Alta, UT Report: “The Dirty Entry Rainbow” | 2nd Day in a Row Down Main Chute on 11,000′ Mt. Baldy at Alta, UT – Ski Day #275 Report from November 2, 2023 Yesterday, I hiked back up 11,000′ Mt. Baldy at Alta, UT to ski the legendary Main Chute once again. Ski day #275 of “The 300 Project.” The entrance is getting very steep and dirty… I took it as a good omen that a cirrus cloud rainbow appeared above Main Chute just after I’d exited it. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
Alta, UT Report: Spicy Main Chute in Fun Low Snow Conditions – Ski Day #274 Report from November 1, 2023 The true grind for “The 300 Project” is here… Daily grinding up and down Utah’s Wasatch mountains in very low snow conditions inching closer to my goal of 300 ski days in one year. Yesterday I headed up to Alta midday with my sights set on Main Chute for day #274 (I have until Dec […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 2, 2023 1 Comment
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #8 = Getting Married Under 10,262′ Cerro Torre in El Chalten, Argentina Report from October 11, 2023 On Wednesday, Erica, Greggy, Sasha, and I took the 6-mile hike to gawk at Cerro Torre in El Chalten, Argentina. The plan was for Erica and I to get married there at Laguna Torre. Greggy was the officiate, and Sasha was the witness and ring bearer. Cerro Torre (10,262′) is one of the mountains of […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
SnowBrains 2022/23 Wyoming Highlight Video | Pillows, Powder, & Epic Peaks Wyoming is a spectacularly special place. It’s our 2nd home. Cold, cliffs, wild terrain, and blower powder. We’ve been based in Jackson, WY part-time since 2017 and it’s one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 2022/23 was the biggest snow year on record at Jackson Hole Ski Resort with 595″ of snowfall. Thanks, Wyoming! Stay tuned for highlight videos […] Featured Video Liam Abbott | October 16, 2023 0 Comments
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #6 = Perito Moreno, ARG → El Chalten, ARG | Flamingos & Fuzzy Llamas Report from October 9, 2023 On Monday, we hit the long, open desert road from Perito Moreno, Argentina to El Chalten, Argentina. I’d skied in El Chalten last season with our good friend Gabe Monroe and the place blew my mind. The main feature of this road trip for me is El Chalten. Day #6 Details: Miles Driven: 384 Total […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 15, 2023 1 Comment
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #5 = Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile → Perito Moreno, Argentina | The Legendary Marble Caves of Lake General Carrera Report from October 8, 2023 We awoke in Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile on Sunday. Our goal was the legendary marble caves of Lake General Carrera, Chile – the 2nd largest lake in South America. The only marble caves on earth on the water. Day #5 Details: Miles Driven: 150 Total Miles Driven: 865 Hours of Driving: 4.5 Latitude: 46.6ºS → […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 12, 2023 1 Comment
Why a Narrower Backcountry Ski May Be Best for You In today’s day and age, it seems like wide skis continue to get more and more popular. While the mid-fat ski has brought a powder revolution with increased flotation, there are also severe downsides to a wide ski, especially in the backcountry. Related: Wide Skis and Your Knees: Bigger Isn’t Always Better First of all, we must define a “fat ski.” […] Backcountry Clay Malott | October 11, 2023 3 Comments
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #4 = Coyhaique, Chile → Puerta Rio Tranquila, Chile | Skiing El Fraile & The Ripping Winds of Cerro Castillo Report from October 7, 2023 On Saturday we got up and out of the house early. We’d wanted to ski off the mountain pass near Cerro Castillo, but the weather was heinous… Ripping winds, pouring rain, and poor visibility. Day #4 Details: Miles Driven: 184 Total Miles Driven: 714 Hours of Driving: 4.16 Latitude: 44.3ºS to 46.6ºS Good Food Eaten: […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 10, 2023 0 Comments
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