Cold Smoke, Sierra Cement, and the Ice Coast: What’s in a Name? Most folks have probably heard some interesting nicknames and slang for different snow conditions and climates. Words like cold smoke, Sierra cement, and the ice coast get bandied about regularly. But what’s in a name? And why do different areas experience such different snow conditions? Related: The Different Types Of Snow Conditions That We Experience On The Mountain: Avalanche scientists and […] Conditions Report Lynn Barlow | August 13, 2020 0 Comments
9 Ski Destinations Driving Distance From New York City Looking to get out of the city this winter to ski? Listed below are 9 ski destinations located only a quick trip away from New York City. Hunter Mountain, New York Hunter is a popular ski area among East coast shredders and is located less than 3 hours away from New York City by car. It’s a 4-season resort in […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2019 0 Comments
Ice Coast Kills Sh** | Upstate NY Crew Brings The Laughs, Mediocre Snowboarding By their own admission, the Ice Coast Kills Sh*t crew features “Mediocre snowboarding, above average lifestyle.” One thing they ARE experts in is board maintenance! Established in the fall of 2009, they’ve released four full length videos. Their homegrown brand of riding is super entertaining…and they always feature a high level of jackassery. Check out the teaser from 2010’s Numskull and you’ll see exactly what […] Laughs Matt Brennan | December 19, 2017 0 Comments
Can You Ski Mad River Glen? Mad River Glen’s famous “Ski It If You Can” stickers can be spotted on the bumpers, laptops, helmets, and water bottles of skiers all across the country. These stickers serve as somewhat of a status symbol among the East Coast skiing community, as Mad River has some of the most challenging terrain in the region. Located in Fayston, Vermont, this […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 15, 2017 1 Comment
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