Alta, UT Report: “Icy, Rocky, Sh**ty, & Sketchy” | I’m Done with Main Chute on 11,000′ Mt. Baldy for Now – Ski Day #277 Report from November 4, 2023 Yesterday I hit Main Chute on 11,000′ Mt. Baldy at Alta, UT for the 3rd time in 4 days. Yesterday was ski day #277 toward my “300” project. I was worked… I oozed uphill like a globular amoebic puddle. Fatigue pain the entire hike. I made it to the top in 2 hours and 5 […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 5, 2023 0 Comments
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
The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of its dangers is vital 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, but early season snow coverage […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 20, 2023 4 Comments
Which Ski Resort Will Open First This Year? #RaceToOpen Ladies and gentlemen, ski season is right around the corner! Temps are falling, we’re seeing the first snow of the season, and winter will be here before we know it. So, you know what that means; time to make your first chair predictions. Which ski resort will open first? Colorado is notorious for taking the title, with resorts like Arapahoe Basin, Wolf […] Industry News Jack Conroy | August 22, 2023 3 Comments
Utah Avalanche Center Warn of the Dangers of Early Season Snow Heads up. With the first significant winter storm, please make sure you’re aware of avalanche conditions and shallow early season snow. “Shallow, early season snow conditions can be dangerous. Just in the past week [In early November 2020] …shallowly buried rocks were to blame for the tragic death of a Bozeman woman and a British Columbia snowboarder who was killed by […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 9, 2022 0 Comments
Want to Get in Shape for Ski Season? Try the “Leg Blaster” Routine Preseason Conditioning Ski season will be here before you know it. You must be in top physical condition to maximize your enjoyment and performance on the mountain. But not just any condition; you need to be in ski shape specifically. The best way to get in ski shape is to go skiing. However, even if you’ve been mountain biking and surfing […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 13, 2022 1 Comment
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO to Open Sunday Kicking off Front Range Ski Season Arapahoe Basin has pulled the trigger and announced that they will be opening Sunday, October 17 to kick off the Front Range ski season. The Legend plans to spin the Black Mountain Express from 8:30-4:00 servicing the intermediate High Noon run and a portion of the early season Banana Terrain Park. This opening comes only a day after Wolf Creek […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | October 14, 2021 1 Comment
Less Than 100 Days Until Non-Glacier Skiing Returns to the Northern Hemisphere Ruka Ski Resort announced a few days ago that it plans to open for the 2021-22 winter Ski and Ride season in less than 100 days. The resort, located in Finland, plans to open for the season on October 8th, 2021. This is significant as the resort does not exist on a glacier. Given that Ruka isn’t on a glacier, […] Industry News Nic Stathos | July 2, 2021 0 Comments
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