The 3 Companies that Dominate Skiing Retail When browsing for new ski gear, you’ll encounter countless brands with seemingly endless options. To find the best equipment, it’s important to know what each company offers and how the brands differ. Like most industries, the ski world has seen many once-independent companies absorbed into a handful of large corporations. This isn’t inherently negative, but it is helpful to know […] Gear Zach Suffish | December 4, 2025 0 Comments
Verbier, Switzerland, Report: On Snow During the Freeride World Tour Weekend Report from Friday, March 21, 2025 The morning after the final stop of the 2025 Freeride World Tour in Verbier, Switzerland, we met at the Mammut booth in the heart of the Freeride Village—geared up and ready for a full day in the mountains. The mission: sharpen avalanche safety skills, explore gear trusted by professionals, and ski alongside one of […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
How Much Will it Really Cost to Ride the Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola? Earlier this summer when the Utah Department of Transportation (UTDOT) officially recommended a gondola to fix the traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon they left out one vital piece of information: what it would cost to ride the gondola. The answer to this question is up for speculation and involves a lot of moving parts. However, applying some known facts and […] Industry News Brent Glogau | November 28, 2022 8 Comments
Ambitious Opening Plans for Heavenly in Tahoe, CA In a recent press release, Heavenly announced that they would be opening the California Lodge on opening day — something they haven’t done in over a decade. Come November 20, Heavenly plans to not only have lifts running, but also allow access to much of the California side of the resort. This is, of course, snow-permitting. Related: Heavenly Ski Patroller […] Industry News Spencer Cox | October 2, 2020 0 Comments
This 2020/21 Season Could See More Backcountry Recreationists than Ever Before Recently, in an open letter, Vail Resorts’ CEO Rob Katz outlined what pass holders could expect in terms of Covid-19 safety precautions for this upcoming season. Of the policies outlined, Katz stated that reservations would be required for all guests before arriving at the resort. According to Katz, he noted that “everyone who wants to get on resort chairlifts will […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | September 2, 2020 1 Comment
Fate of Bus Service for Jackson Hole, WY Season Pass Holders Remains in Limbo Amidst the multitude of uncertainties this upcoming ski season, bus passes for Jackson Hole season pass holders remain to be one of them. In previous years, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has included bus passes as a season pass holder benefit. The bus service, known as START, is operated through Teton County and the town of Jackson. For quite some […] Industry News Spencer Cox | July 31, 2020 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT Requires Masks for All Staff and Guests On July 9, Big Sky Resort announced that face masks would be required for all staff and guests at the resort. This announcement comes in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases nationwide. According to the new policy, all guests over the age of five are required to wear a face-covering in all indoor public spaces. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Big […] Industry News Spencer Cox | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Running Sucks, But You Should Definitely Try It Many of my friends moan and groan when I invite them out for a run. “Running is hard,” they say, “it hurts” they whine, “running just sucks”… They’re not wrong. I too was once a vehement opponent of running. The fact of the matter is that running does hurt and it is uncomfortable, but you should definitely try it. Call me […] Spencer Cox | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
These 2019 Freeride World Tour Athletes Are Worth Watching As snow begins to fall in the northern hemisphere, the 48 best freeride skiers and snowboarders will be getting ready for the 2019 Freeride World Tour. They will travel to five locations across the world to ski and ride some of the most extreme terrain. Points will be awarded for line selection, control, fluidity, technique, and jumps. Whoever skies the toughest […] Industry News Tanner Blake | October 19, 2018 3 Comments
VIDEO: BUN J – Tignes Ski Resort Offers Thrill-Seekers Bungee, Zip-Lining, and Skiing in a Single Adrenaline Pumping Ride What do you get when you combined bungee jumping, zip lining, and skiing into a single activity? The Bun J Ride of course! That is the name of the hottest attraction at the Tignes ski resort located in the French Alps. This crazy thrill ride is giving adrenaline junkies the opportunity to soar off of a massive ski jump and land safely in […] Industry News Steven Agar | March 30, 2018 1 Comment
VIDEO: Black Ice Takes This Guy For A Ride Down His Driveway On January 9th, 2018, Kelly Bonse Besecker captured this video of a man sliding down his driveway due to black ice. The incident occurred in Loudoun County, VA. While it doesn’t look like the best thing to experience, it’s quite fun to watch. Chris Wallner | January 16, 2018 0 Comments
Head South To Fulfill Those Snowy Desires | Come Ski, Ride, & Bike Chile With Evo Ski season is starting to wind down here and lots of folks are beginning to dream about two wheels and the rubber side down. At least for now. Our snow hunger can only be satiated for so long before we start pining for pow. But if you’re in the market to do both over the spring and summer, Evo.com has […] Industry News D’Arcy McLeish | April 26, 2017 0 Comments
MTB Trip Report: Downieville & Graeagle, CA (editor’s note: Check out Zeb’s guide company blog and website for more details, especially if you’re interested in skiing Portillo, Chile or Antarctica or anywhere really: Alpine Mountain Works) This is the beta from our XC ride in Graeagle followed by a downhill lap at Downieville. XC Ride: Graeagle Ride: Mills Peak XC Out-and-Back Vertical: 2800’ total gain + 500’ up and […] Trip Report Zeb Blais | June 5, 2013 2 Comments
Thompson Pass, Alaska | The Bookends Thompson pass is as legendary as reported. Right from the road, you can access some amazing terrain. The Bookends are a bit deep, but they’re a classic. Look how many chutes and mini-faces you could ski… SnowBrains | May 5, 2013 1 Comment
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