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VIDEO: How to Make a DIY Whippet Ice Axe Ski Pole for Steep Skiing

Ever end up in a situation where you need a whippet ice axe ski pole but don’t have one? Happens to me now and again and this is my solution and it works well. These can be very helpful in steep skiing situations. I just used this one in the North Couloir of 12,424′ North Peak, CA on May 24, […]

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Miles Clark | May 27, 2022
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Why This Ski Season Has Seen More Fatal In-Bounds Crashes

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This season has been off to a rocky start in many ways. Many resorts have been dealing with the lack of snow across the nation, as well as an increase in fatal crashes. Ski resorts all across the country have been in a drought. This winter has been exceptionally dry of late, and on top of it, areas have seen […]

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Aunika Skogen | February 15, 2022
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