Dust is having a Massive Impact on the Colorado Rockies | Rapidly Speeding Up Snowpack Melt For most of the winter, it stays hidden, buried under blankets of snow. Then, the days grow longer. The sun’s rays begin to melt the top layers, causing water to percolate through the snow and ice or evaporate, revealing; dust. How can something so simple undermine our water infrastructure, stress wildlife and lengthen the wildfire season all at once? Snowpack […] Industry News Steven Agar | April 24, 2018 0 Comments
Top 10 Reasons Why The Ikon Pass Is Better Than A One Mountain Season Pass [sponsored by Ikon Pass] There’s something about North America’s mountains that is gravitational. The force that makes these mountains so irresistible is the sense of freedom that they represent to skiers and riders. Alterra Mountain Company recognizes the need for you skiers and riders to have the freedom to go where you want when you want when the mountains are […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | March 13, 2018 3 Comments
4th Person Dies Attempting to Summit 14,000-Foot-Peak in Colorado This Summer There is a growing movement to promote safety and educate hikers, due to the fourth death on a 14er this year, reports The Denver Channel. Jake Lord was attempting his 23rd 14er, Capitol Peak, last Saturday when he fell to his death. With over 260,000 summit trips every year in Colorado, a figure which is increasing as more and more […] Climbing Steven Agar | July 20, 2017 3 Comments
A Pair of Skiers Survive 52 Hours in the Colorado Backcountry Completely Unprepared Dillon, Colorado native Kelsey Malin and her friend spent 52 hours in the backcountry unprepared after accidentally leaving the boundary of Monarch ski resort in Colorado. The pair were skiing Monarch for the first time on the 25th of January when they exited the resort boundary by accident and dropped into a perfectly fresh powder run down the backside of the resort. According […] Backcountry Dylan Cautela | February 7, 2017 0 Comments
Breckenridge Reclaims Longest Shot Ski World Record Last January, Wasatch Brewery in Park City, UT broke the world record for longest shot ski, which had been held previously by Breckenridge. The brewery beat the record with a shot ski holding 1,191 shots of their local beer. At this years annual Ullr festival hosted in Breckenridge, the Colorado ski resort aimed to take back their title. The four day festival […] Dylan Cautela | January 19, 2017 0 Comments
Snowfall Totals Downgraded For Storm Heading To The Western U.S. Sunday, Powderchasers released their update on the impending storms for this coming week. Unfortunately, in most locations, the probability for a good dose of powder has been downgraded. The models are showing a good chance of cold air returning to most of the west come midweek, but the moisture coming off of the Pacific will not be as heavy as expected. The […] Weather Dylan Cautela | November 14, 2016 1 Comment
The History of Grand Targhee Ski Area, WY + Old School Photo Tour: 42 miles northwest of Jackson Hole lies a lesser known Teton ski destination: Grand Targhee Resort. Accessible only through the Teton Valley in Idaho, this Alta WY ski resort is a bit off the beaten path – which is what makes Grand Targhee so great. ameliatraynor | January 21, 2016 6 Comments
Jackson Hole Dreams – Griffin Post Jackson Hole is the place to ski this winter. If snowfall is measured by people doing snow dances, then Jackson Hole has become a giant flash mob, with already 210 inches this season!! Jackson Hole presents TGR rider and US Free Skiing Champion, Griffin perfectly titled segment “Jackson Hole Dreams”. Just don’t be surprised that while watching this video you subconsciously booked a trip out to Wyoming’s winter wonderland. You wont regret it, just go make some dreams become […] Michael Etezadi | January 13, 2015 0 Comments
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