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The Top 9 Most Annoying Things About Skiing and Snowboarding According to Our Readers

We all love skiing and riding. The mountains. Nature. But that still doesn’t stop us from getting annoyed from time to time. We’re mortal. So we asked our readers what they felt the most annoying things about skiing/snowboarding were, and the answers they gave us were pretty hilarious. Here are the top nine reader-submitted answers as to what bugs people […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 3, 2022
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The 10 (Dating) Commitments of Choosing Backcountry Slopes

Skiing the backcountry is committing.

Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week Backcountry skiing is inherently dangerous. A lot goes into learning what slopes are safe to ski which day and which ones aren’t. Having the right gear and checking the avalanche forecast before you go out is crucial. But there may also be a train of thought that can assist you when navigating the […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 9, 2021
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Video: Chris Benchetler Slaying British Columbia

Despite the lack of good conditions and stability, Chris Benchetler and Nick Mcnutt are able to make the right, safe decisions and still were able to pull a couple banger shots out of the week of frustrating futility.  This 10 minute clip showcases some of their athletic prowess despite unfortunate conditions. In this episode of Chris Benchetler’s new series, “Chasing […]

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Keenan Grady | May 10, 2016
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Whistler Blackcomb Conditions Report: Opening Weekend

The start of a new ski season has arrived here at Whistler Blackcomb! For the last few weeks I have been digging through my garage among bikes, surfboards, unlabeled boxes, and other random things in search of my ski gear last seen in May. After piecing together everything I need, I sat and waited for the mountain to open. My roommates and I slowly started to get more excited, watching ski flicks more and more often. And […]

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Peter Wentz | November 23, 2014
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