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The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering

New mountaineering guide

Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering is a deep dive into all aspects of the sport. Countless hours have been invested by photographer, filmmaker, and IFMGA guide Mark Smiley making this a one-stop resource for beginners just starting, intermediate users who want to up their game, and even pros wanting […]

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SnowBrains | February 10, 2021
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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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SnowBrains | February 9, 2021
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Grand Teton National Park Digital Ski Atlas | 45 Ski Lines, 50+ Waypoints, & Technical Considerations

Fully certified mountain guide Mark Smiley just created the first ever digital ski atlas for the Grand Teton National Park, WY. Mark is a good buddy from guiding on Mt. Rainier, WA back in the day (and our current roommate) who has skied 36 of the 45 lines in the ski guide.  Mark is also an accomplished professional photographer and filmmaker with […]

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SnowBrains | February 22, 2017
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