Conquering ‘Cradle Snatcher’ Couloir in Tasmania! [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zb6-bKbXAU"] Spencer Cox | October 1, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Black Crows Releases 2021 Ski Lineup The French freeski brand, Black Crows, just released their 2021 ski lineup, and boy, does it look good. The Chamonix based company has been making standout skis since 2006 and their 2021 lineup is looking better than ever. Related: VIDEO: Watch Black Crows Athlete Ross Hewitt Search for Fresh Lines off the Legendary Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix With some totally […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
Alpenglow Expeditions Announces Plan for Online Avalanche Courses This Winter Recently, Olympic Valley-based guiding company, Alpenglow Expeditions announced their updated Covid-19 policy with regards to their AIARE 1 & 2 courses. In the past, AIARE (the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education) courses have predominantly, if not entirely, consisted of in-person classes. Regardless of level, students have historically spent time in the classroom and the field. Obviously, due to […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | September 12, 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
Colorado Avalanche Information Center Asks All Backcountry Users to Sign the “Check the Forecast Pledge” It’s looking probable that the 2020/21 ski season will see more backcountry users than ever before. With various restrictions and occupancy limitations at ski resorts, combined with record sales of backcountry gear, all signs are pointing towards an increase in backcountry recreation. Related: This 2020/21 Season Could See More Backcountry Recreationists than Ever Before As more and more novice skiers […] Backcountry Spencer Cox | February 8, 2020 0 Comments
Wasatch Mountains, UT Dispatch: Further Afield | Searching out Stability & Solitude With the north half of the compass shut down to backcountry travel in the cottonwoods, it was time to get out and explore some more of the Wasatch. In the trusty Ranger, I ventured north, where the lack of October snow has made for much better avalanche conditions. After gathering knowledge from friends and the google, I landed at the […] Conditions Report John Solder | December 13, 2018 0 Comments
Skier Triggered Avalanche Injures Skier In 600-Foot Ride in Utah on Saturday Over the weekend a skier-triggered avalanche caught and carried a person. While only 30 feet wide, the slide ran 600 feet!! Through trees and all. The avalanche occurred on Dec. 8th, 2018. The caught skier suffered a facial laceration that required a trip to the ER and badly bruised hip, back, and shoulder. BUT SURVIVED!! With a broken ski, the group […] Avalanche John Solder | December 11, 2018 0 Comments
Mother-Daughter Team Navigates 6 month, 1,430-Mile Ski Tour of the Coast Mountains Tania Halik, 61, and her daughter Martina, 30, take family time seriously. And (logically) what other activity can foster mother-daughter bonding better than a 2300 km (1429 mile) ski traverse across the Coast Mountains? Well, they apparently did not come up with anything better, and set off on this harrowing adventure starting in Squamish, British Columbia and concluding in Skagway, Alaska. This due crossed: […] Spencer Miller | June 27, 2017 0 Comments
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