Alta, UT, Report: Powder Skiing The Gunsight Area in Scary, Thin, & Deep-In-Spots Conditions Report from November 13, 2024 I was too scared to go back into Main Chute at Alta, Utah, yesterday so I decided to go hit the backside near Gunsight hoping the wind would have filled it in well. The wind had done it’s job but it was clear you still wanted to stay in the gullies and concavities that had […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: Fear & Loathing in “Main Chute” on 11,068′ Mt. Baldy Report from November 12, 2024 Yesterday I made my classic move of skiing Main Chute on 11,068′ Mt. Baldy in a blinding storm. You’ve gotta figure out how to zig when everyone zags in the very busy Wasatch Mountains. The storm arrived the previous night with a forecast pointing out most of the snow falling during the day and ending […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
9 Ski Resorts That Offer Adjacent Cat Skiing in the U.S. For those looking for untouched powder and a remote backcountry experience, it is hard to beat cat skiing. As a cheaper alternative to heli-skiing, it gives guests the thrill of exploring endless terrain without the crowds or lift lines of resort skiing. Conveniently, some resorts offer a cat skiing operation attached to the ski area so guests can experience the […] Brains Brent Thomas | November 13, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Hood, OR, Backcountry Report: Snow Returns to the PNW Report from Tuesday, November 6, 2024 It’s no secret that the Pacific Northwest has enjoyed a very stormy week to start the month of November. Happily, the stormy week allowed Timberline to open limited terrain for the weekend storm. Wednesday was the first sunny day the mountain had seen in quite a while. From the Timberline Lodge to the top […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | November 6, 2024 0 Comments
Alta, UT, Report: Full-On Winter Storm Skiing With Ski Mountaineering Legend Andrew McLean Report from November 5, 2024 The legendary Andrew McLean & his wife Polly joined me today at Alta! If you don’t know Andrew, here’s a little about his impressive life: 1st professional ski mountaineer in North America Designed the “Whippet” ice axe ski pole Worked as a designer at Black Diamond for years 1st descents on all 7 continents Powder […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 6, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Alaska Highlight Video 2024 | Reaching the Pinnacle of the Ski Dream This past April, I spent my third year heli-ski guiding for Pulseline Adventure in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. Getting to heli-ski guide at all, never mind in some of the most famous extreme skiing terrain in the world, feels like the pinnacle of my ski career. As always, we got amazing snow and incredible views, all while experiencing this […] Featured Video Miles Clark | October 21, 2024 0 Comments
Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina, Report: Mt. Godoy’s West Chute = 1,500-Vertical-Feet of “Hold TF On!” Report from October 14, 2024 I woke up exhausted yesterday to cloudy, cold skies and decided to take the day off knowing just how firm the snow had been 2 days previous on a cloudy day. Then, around 11 a.m,. the sun erupted throughout the heavens. I rounded up my gear, called a cab, and zipped up to the Martial […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 16, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Black Diamond Presents: ‘Deep in Alaska,’ a Month-Long, Exploratory Mission in the Chugach Mountains Black Diamond recently released its first piece of winter content for the year featuring Dorian Densmore and Mya Akins in Alaska. Follow along with Dorian and Mya as they spend a month deep in the Chugach range of Alaska and ski some truly remarkable lines. The biggest advice I would give to myself before going to AK every season is […] Backcountry SnowBrains | October 15, 2024 0 Comments
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