Jaw Dropping Winter Statistics on Donner Pass, CA This winter was a non-stop pummeling of storm after storm, one atmospheric river after another. Now that May is (almost) over, it is time to recap the numbers on the infamous I-80 in Donner Pass, CA. Thanks to Cal-Trans District 3 for keeping the roads around the Tahoe Basin clear and safe, and providing these jaw-dropping statistics on an incredible […] Industry News John Cunningham | May 31, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Coldest Ski Resorts in the U.S. Many of us have found ourselves questioning our hobby choices and how much we truly love the outdoors on those windy subzero days, getting blown around on a lift or trying to find our way down the mountain in whiteout conditions. Because skiing and riding is a weather-dependent sport, lots of resorts find themselves in locations that are prone to […] Tyler Hatch | May 30, 2023 3 Comments
The History of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division, The Men Who Started USA’s Ski Industry The 10th Mountain Division in WWII: – Arrived in Italy on January 6th, 1945 & immediately entered combat – Fought in the roughest terrain of Italy during WWII – Saw combat in Cutigliano, Battle of Monte Castello, Monte Della Torraccia-Mount Belvedere, Canolle, Mongiorgio, Torbole and Nago. – 992 killed in action – 4,154 wounded in action […] Brains SnowBrains | May 29, 2023 132 Comments
Trip Report: 11,160′ Mt. Scowden – Lundy Canyon – “North Face Chute” Report from May 27, 2023 Brought to you by Mono County Tourism “North Face Chute” of 11,160′ Mt Scowden, CA yesterday was the coolest chute we’ve skied this season! Twisting, turning, writhing, steep, long, & constantly changing pitch. Dodging trees, logs, branches, rocks, walls, glide cracks, & holes. This is the most entertaining chute! What’s really wild is that I skied […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 28, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth, CA Report: Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Report & Operation Update Report from May 23 & 24, 2023 Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain The past 2 days, Mammoth has skied great. May is the best month of year at Mammoth: No lines No crowds Great snow Warm temps Great weather Good friends Good times We’ve been skiing park, chair 23, the gondola, chair 5, and everything in between. It’s been cooler […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 25, 2023 0 Comments
Sierra Nevada, CA Surf Report: Shredding The Lazy River At High Flow Report from May 24, 2023 Brought to you by Mono County Tourism Yesterday morning, we skied through a lava tube cave. Yesterday afternoon, we surfed killer river wave. It’s been an amazing week so far in only the first 3 days of the week: Monday: Mammoth, CA Report: D-Spin 720ºs, Backflips, 360ºs, Wall-Rides, Box Spins, & A Vicious Crash Tuesday: Trip […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 25, 2023 0 Comments
Trip Report: 13,118′ Mt. Emerson – The 45º Steep “North Couloir” Report from May 23, 2023 The sweet smell of sagebrush, following a deer track for a mile, vertical mountains that felt like they could fall down on me, raging rivers, pungent ponderosa odor, firm snow, corn snow, isothermic snow, cactus, mule deer, marmots, grasshoppers, and sore knees. In 2019, we skied the chute adjacent to this chute, “Zebra Couloir” on […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 24, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Beaver Mountain Ski Area – Utah’s Best Kept Secret With the ski industry being taken over by corporate giants, it can be refreshing to spend your money at a small, quiet, and family-run operation. That’s where Beaver Mountain comes in. Beaver Mountain, or as the locals call it, “The Beav,” is located up Logan Canyon just 20 minutes away from Bear Lake, Utah. The resort is conveniently placed between Logan […] Industry News Tyler Hatch | May 22, 2023 0 Comments
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