Pedal, Skin, Ski, Repeat: Surviving Iceland’s Winter With Hestra Athlete Cody Cirillo Cody Cirillo and Matthew Tufts set out to do something that sounds simple until you picture the map, the season, and the wind. In the dead of winter, they bike-packed and skied their way around Iceland on a 1,000-mile, 35-day, human-powered loop. Their new film, A Hundred Words for Wind, released December 18, tracks the whole push, from ice-choked roads […] Gear Clay Malott | January 23, 2026 0 Comments
The Cali Pass Breathes Life Back Into Skiing In recent years, skiing has undergone a transformation. The mountains that once felt uniquely local with their own vibe and flair have become part of a larger, more corporate landscape. Free parking now requires reservations, lift lines have grown longer, and the easygoing charm of family-owned resorts can feel harder to find. The culture has shifted toward streamlined operations and […] Industry News Spencer Cox | November 30, 2025 0 Comments
National Brotherhood of Skiers 50th Anniversary in Vail, CO, Day 3: President’s Breakfast and More Day three of the 50th Anniversary of the National Brotherhood of Skiers kicked off February 6th in Vail, Colorado. Today, there was a plethora of fun to be had; First Tracks followed by a breakfast at The 10th with guest speakers, NBS members running gates while getting pointers from ski instructors, doing course inspection at Golden Peak, free demos by […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | February 7, 2023 1 Comment
21st Annual Loveland Ski Area CAIC Corn Harvest Benefit 2022 Brought to you by Loveland Ski Area The 21st Annual Loveland Ski Area CAIC Corn Harvest Benefit is one of the best snow events Colorado has to offer. Ahh, springtime in the Rocky Mountains. As we wind down the 2022 season, it is time for everything from slush bumps and sunshine to the one last major dump of snow of […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | April 25, 2022 1 Comment
Livin’ La Vida Lifty at Grand Targhee Resort, WY Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort “You should know going in that there’ll likely be shenanigans.” I recall this comment clearly, delivered long ago by a sort of paternal ski-bum who never did confirm whether his words were encouragement or warning. In those days I was a footloose young man–about to accept my first job as a Lifty. Fast-forward […] Featured Article Paulie | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
A First-Hand Account of Monarch Mountain’s Ski Programs Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain invited me to come down and see their programs firsthand. I recently was invited to go down and see first hand the Monarch Mountain ski programs. At first, I did not know what to expect. I personally had not been to ski school in over 20 years and none of my friends […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | January 3, 2020 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO is for Soul Skiing Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain is a mom & pop hidden gem that most people in the United States haven’t heard about. When I moved to Colorado, I was excited to ski all the resorts in the state. When a friend asked me if I wanted to go ski at Monarch, I was excited and curious but […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | November 22, 2019 2 Comments
Sierra-at-Tahoe’s Season Pass Is One Of The Best Deals Around [Sponsored by Sierra-at-Tahoe] It’s no secret, California’s Sierra-at-Tahoe has one of the best season pass deals around. Buying a season pass can seem daunting at times. Which one do you get? There are so many different options of just passes alone as well as different ways you can utilize such passes. Have no fear, Sierra-at-Tahoe’s season pass is back, it’s […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | April 29, 2019 0 Comments
Heli-Skiing at Valle Nevado is an Unreal Summer Experience [Sponsored by Valle Nevado] Are you the adventurous type looking for an unforgettable summer experience? Look no further than heli-skiing at Valle Nevado, Chile. As the snow begins to melt in the Northern Hemisphere, chair lifts stop spinning, and the temperatures skyrocket, one thing is certain. Snow is beginning to fly in the Southern Hemisphere and especially on the Andes […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | April 26, 2019 0 Comments
Copper Mountain’s Multi-Year Transformation Continues to Roll Out Amazing Upgrades [Sponsored by Copper Mountain] Copper Mountain continues to amaze as a multi-year transformation continues to roll out incredible upgrades to the infrastructure around the mountain. Copper Mountain’s parent company, POWDR, has been pumping tons of cash into the resort to upgrade its lifts, dining, and overall experience of the mountain. POWDR has pledged to spend $100 million in an effort […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | April 10, 2019 4 Comments
Spring is Going Off with Events and Massive Deals at Sierra-At-Tahoe, CA [Sponsored by Sierra-at-Tahoe] The beach in the springtime is overrated, full stop. Long live spring skiing! By now, everyone has seen the truly monumental amounts of snow the Sierra’s, especially Sierra-At-Tahoe, received this winter and that only means one thing as we start to get into warmer months… SPRING SKIING! With an extraordinary 115” base that is primed for some […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | March 27, 2019 0 Comments
Spring Skiing This Year At Copper Mountain, CO Should Not Be Missed [Sponsored by Copper Mountain] Looking for fun this spring ski season? Copper Mountain, CO is your one-stop shop for sun, good drinks, tunes, fun, and incredible skiing. This spring, Copper Mountain is putting on a plethora of events that will make you wish that the ski season was never coming to a close. Craft beer, delicious food, amazing tunes, sun (hopefully […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | March 26, 2019 0 Comments
Featured Terrain: Huckleberry Canyon and Halfpipe at Sierra-At-Tahoe, CA [Sponsored by Sierra-at-Tahoe] By now, we have all seen the truly incredible amounts of snow the Sierra Mountains have received and that only means one thing… So much is OPEN! Due to the beyond stellar conditions right now, not only does Sierra-At-Tahoe have its legendary Huckleberry Canyon terrain open, but they’re almost finished building their famous halfpipe, as well. Conditions […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | March 1, 2019 0 Comments
Amazing Deals for Learn to Ski & Ride Month at Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA [Sponsored by Sierra-at-Tahoe] January is officially Learn to Ski & Ride Month and Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA has some spectacular deals to celebrate. On January 25th, Sierra-at-Tahoe will be offering the best deal to get people who aren’t so sure about trying skiing or snowboarding on the hill. Beginner adults will have the opportunity to get a 2.5-hour beginner lesson, rentals and lift […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | January 24, 2019 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO Has Elevated The Food & Beverage Experience [Sponsored by Copper Mountain] If you haven’t heard about it already, Copper Mountain has completely elevated the dining experience. Newly remodeled establishments around the village easily catch the eye’s attention while overhauled menu items, which are locally sourced from Colorado, catch the stomach’s attention. Looking to start a big day on the mountain properly? Head over to Toast & Co. […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | December 17, 2018 0 Comments
Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA is Off To An Amazing Start for the 2018-2019 Season [Sponsored by Sierra-at-Tahoe] I don’t know if you have heard the buzz yet, but Sierra-at-Tahoe is firing on all cylinders! Currently, they have received a bountiful 66 inches of snow and have a stunning 53-inch base. That means you can take out the new gear you just got and not have to worry about running over any rocks, trees, debris, […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | December 14, 2018 0 Comments
Goats Used for Fire Mitigation Work in Colorado It’s not a joke, but Goats, by the herd, are being used in Colorado for fire mitigation work. According to KOAA News, the town of Castle Pines, an area south of Denver, Colorado, have been specifically using the goats to help prevent forest fires from spreading. Due to the lack of snow this winter and soaring temperatures in Colorado it is […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | June 26, 2018 0 Comments
Winter Sports Athletes Nominated for 2018 ESPYs The nomination list for the ESPYs has recently surfaced and it is packed with some incredible winter athletes as well as many others. According to The Inertia, we are coming off of a Winter Olympics at the list is stacked with the best of the best to do it with either two or four edges. The ESPY Awards celebrate athletic […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | June 23, 2018 1 Comment
Major Wildfire in Summit County, Colorado A massive wildfire sprung up in Summit County, Colorado on Tuesday morning. Once again, forest fires are popping up all over Colorado largely due to the lack of snowfall this past winter and very hot spring days, which have already melted all the snow up high. Forest fire crews are still at work trying to contain the blaze. The Incident […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | June 14, 2018 0 Comments
San Juan National Forest Closed For First Time Ever The San Juan National Forest will be closed for the first time ever by the US Forest Service to prevent human-caused fires this season. According to the Durango Herald, the national forest was closed on Tuesday the 12th and will remain closed indefinitely. If you live in Colorado or the southwest, this might not come as a surprise as the winter […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | June 13, 2018 0 Comments
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