21,233-Acres of Teton, WY Backcountry May Soon be Permanently Closed to Skiers to Protect Bighorn Sheep 21,233-acres of the Teton, WY backcountry could soon be permanently off-limits to backcountry skiers to help a declining herd of bighorn sheep. Related: Grand Teton NP, WY, to Continue Controversial Mountain Goat Cull in September Biologists are recommending that the ‘high quality winter habitat’ be protected from human activity to help the declining herd double in numbers, or else they […] Backcountry SnowBrains | October 20, 2021 1 Comment
VIDEO: The FIFTY – Ep. 28 – Mt. Stimson – The Worst Approach Ever SnowBrains | October 6, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is definitely fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of the dangers it presents is important to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing out there, […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 4, 2021 0 Comments
Trip Report: September Turns on Mt. Hood, Oregon It’s that time of year again when the skiing is often about as inaccessible and bad as it gets. Yet still, the allure of Turns All Year is a powerful force, powerful enough to overcome the dread of skiing dirty, 5-month-old snow in September. Related: Turns All Year: A Guide to How to Ski Every Month of the Year in North […] Trip Report Clay Malott | September 27, 2021 3 Comments
Why is Avalanche Safety Gear So Expensive? The gold standard of avalanche rescue gear is a beacon, a shovel, and a probe—three products you hope you never have to use outside of a beacon park. A standard-issue kit like this will almost always set you back at least a few hundred dollars—$333 is the cheapest one I found on snowinn.com, and that’s a bargain. Avalanche airbags are […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | August 13, 2021 4 Comments
Trip Report: Mt. Daly, CO | 13,300′ Summit via the South Ridge This climb can be dangerous and is not recommended for anyone who does not have sufficient experience and equipment. Mt. Daly prominently stands above the town of Snowmass Village, CO. From any way you drive into town, you can’t miss its looming presence, despite standing at “only” 13,300 feet (small in comparison to some of the monstrous Elk Range 14ers). I […] Trip Report Clay Malott | August 11, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: A Mid-Summer Love Letter to Backcountry Skiing SnowBrains | August 9, 2021 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
Trip Report: Snowmass, CO – August Turns at 12,000 Feet Report from August 6, 2021 I’m now on my 26th consecutive month of skiing, and I’m now entering my third “tough season”; August, September, October, when the skiing gets more and more difficult. Fortunately, just above home in Snowmass Village, Colorado, lies Snowmass Ski Area. With a summit elevation of 12,510′, Snowmass typically holds at least some snow into the fall. Yesterday, […] Trip Report Clay Malott | August 7, 2021 1 Comment
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