Exploring the New Frontiers of Bridgeport’s Winter Wonderland: The Latest Addition to the Trail System Bridgeport, California, renowned for its stunning winter landscapes, has long been a haven for those seeking the tranquility and adventure of the backcountry. Nestled in the heart of the Eastern Sierra mountains, this region is more than just a picturesque escape; it’s a burgeoning hub for winter sports enthusiasts. Last year, I delved into the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area (BWRA), […] Clay Malott | February 21, 2024 0 Comments
Woman Remains Missing on Mt. Baldy, CA, After Going on Solo Hike on Sunday On Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 11:14 pm, deputies from the Fontana Sheriff’s Station received a call regarding a missing hiker in the Mt. Baldy area of the San Gabriel Mountains, San Bernardino County, California. Lisei Huang set out on a hike alone at about 2 pm and has not been heard from since about 4 pm. Related: Human Remains […] SnowBrains | February 7, 2024 0 Comments
onX Backcountry’s New Interactive Content of California’s Eastern Sierra Stirs Controversy Amongst Professional Riders One of the best places in the world to backcountry ski may be the Eastern Sierra of California. The region has a deep snowpack, sunny skies, and stunning high-elevation peaks. Great terrain and easy access add to the allure. Nate Greenburg grew up in these mountains, backpacking and skiing throughout the area, and is the co-author of the book Backcountry […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 7, 2024 2 Comments
[VIDEO] The Power of View – Bernie Rosow The Power of View is all action, no filler. Just like the winter of ’22-23 was for Bernie. Nonstop, every day, all day. The power of experiencing his winter through his eyes. There were so many “best days ever” that he lost count. So turn up the music, set it to 4K, sit back, and experience the best winter of Bernie’s life. SnowBrains | November 9, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: Peak 12,691′, CA – “Paiute Pass Ridge Chutes” – The Walled Couloir Report from July 8, 2023 Peak 12,691′, CA’s “Paiute Pass Ridge Chutes” – The Walled Couloir yesterday was spicy hot! Ok, ok, we were only gonna do 20 lines for this Eastern Sierra project but we just couldn’t resist chute #21… I saw this well-walled beauty 3-days ago while skiing in this zone for line #20 of the project. I […] Trip Report Miles Clark | July 9, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: Peak 12,691′, CA – “Paiute Pass Ridge Chutes” Report from July 6, 2023 12,691′ Paiute Pass Ridge Chutes Yesterday = summer skiing bliss! This was our 20th & final “new-to-us” ski mountaineering line of our 2023 Eastern Sierra Project – “The Twenty Project” (he he). We feel simply ecstatic to have completed this challenging project and to have experienced so many inconceivable zones. We skied 20 different ski […] Trip Report Miles Clark | July 7, 2023 0 Comments
3 Caught 1 Killed in Avalanche on Split Mountain, CA Low avalanche danger doesn’t mean no avalanche danger. On the afternoon of July 2, three hikers were caught and carried by a wet-loose avalanche on Split Mountain near Big Pine, California. The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center reports that two of the hikers sustained mild to moderate injuries from the slide while the third sustained severe injuries before ultimately succumbing to […] Avalanche AvyBrains | July 7, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA Report: The Longest Wiggle in the World | 44 Turns Report from July 2, 2023 Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain, CA We got out early yesterday and cranked laps over on Chair 5. It was a private ski resort over there with very few people – especially for a holiday weekend. Once things softened up more we headed over to Chair 23 and we were stoked to see that the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | July 3, 2023 0 Comments