Teton Mountains, WY, Report: Teton Pass Morning Commute Windy conditions were found at the top of Mount Glory on January 15. I woke up at 8:00 a.m. with a somewhat ambitious idea. Before heading to work at 1:00 p.m. for the Teton Science School, where I work as a field educator, I wanted to challenge myself. The plan was to park at the Old Pass Road parking lot […] Conditions Report Russell Parker | January 19, 2026 0 Comments
Buffalo Mountain, CO, Backcountry Report: Silver Couloir Report from Sunday, April 7, 2025 Buffalo Mountain sits in the heart of Summit County, Colorado, and is one of the first peaks travelers see as they emerge from the Eisenhower Tunnel traveling west. The prominent mountain has become a staple for local backcountry skiers for several incredible ski descents, including the famous Silver Couloir. As one of the most accessible […] Backcountry Luke Guilford | April 8, 2025 0 Comments
Gear Review: Arbor Landmark Camber 158 Splitboard After several seasons of riding Arbor Snowboards, they have cemented themselves as some of my favorite snowboards on the market, especially this season’s new Candle Rain. Arbor, however, does not only specialize in solid snowboards as they also make awesome (and reliable) splitboards meant for the backcountry. Recently, they sent me their 158 Landmark Camber Splitboard to test out, and […] Gear Jesse | January 23, 2024 0 Comments
Patagonia Backcountry Report: Perfect F’ing Powder in Scary Chute Report from September 20, 2022 Tuesday was the penultimate day of our southern ski season. After learning the previous day that it was south faces or bust (other aspects were already sun cooked), we went for Scary Chute – a due south-facing chute with a fun rollover, rocks, and a wide-open runout. Scary Chute is often precisely that, scary. Firm, […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | September 23, 2022 0 Comments
Bariloche, Argentina Backcountry Report: “Wide Open” Freeride in Chute #4 in the Patagonia Chutes & Corn Project 2022 Report from September 13, 2022 Filmed with the Skydio 2 Drone Yesterday we got up and into our 4th chute in our 6-chute Patagonia Chutes & Corn Project. Bariloche, Argentina Backcountry Report: One of the Coolest Chutes We’ve Ever Skied – ‘T Daddy’ Bariloche, Argentina Backcountry Report: Chute #2 of 6 in Our Patagonia Chutes & Corn Project 2022 [VIDEO] […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | September 15, 2022 0 Comments
Chugach Range, AK Report: Gorgeous Long Lines in the Best Snow We’ve Found This Week Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from April 7, 2021 I went for a long walk in the Chugach Range, AK yesterday and found some good snow for the first time this week. A wind event came through and beat up most of the zone I’m in on Sunday/Monday and it’s been a battle to find good snow since […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 8, 2021 0 Comments
Chugach Range, AK Report: Wind-board, Ice, Crust, a Little Powder, & Insane Views Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from April 6, 2021 There was a fierce wind event here in the Chugach on Sunday and Monday. It blew away a lot of the good snow. Bob & I decided to go for a walkabout today anyway and give it a good scratch and sniff. The day started cold but warmed […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 7, 2021 0 Comments
Teton Range, WY Report: Pillow Poppin’ Deepness… Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from February 15, 2021 Today was one of the deepest days we’ve ever skied in the Tetons. It’s was ridiculous, hilarious, funny, and righteous. We had so much fun – we laughed a lot. Most if not all of the day felt surreal – like a daydream. A long, disorienting daydream. You know […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | February 16, 2021 0 Comments
Guidelines For Backcountry Use During the Coronavirus Crisis Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week If you must use the backcountry during the coronavirus crisis, we strongly implore you to follow the guidelines below. The key takeaway is: If you don’t live very near a backcountry recreation area, please do not travel to visit one – stay in your local area. If you live very close to a […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 11, 2021 1 Comment
The SnowBrains Podcast – Episode #1 – Why Is The Colorado Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA? The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area Today we are very proud to announce the launch of “The SnowBrains Podcast“. The SnowBrains Podcast interviews the most intelligent people in the snowsports industry and passes their fascinating knowledge onto you, our listeners. With our listeners, we explore skiing, snowboarding, snowsports, avalanches, technology, climate, COVID, snow science, medicine, […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 11, 2021 2 Comments
Teton Range, WY Report: 4,000-Vertical-Feet of Perfect Bluebird Powder Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from December 28, 2020 Yesterday was a special day in the Tetons. I went for a long walk in the sunshine and was rewarded with a 4,000-vertical-foot powder run. This day in the last of the Old West had many highlights – I’ll just list them. Hung out with Belgian horses as they […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 29, 2020 0 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast – Episode #4 – What’s The #1 Tool Available To Skiers & Riders in Avalanche Terrain? The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Alta Ski Area Last month we proudly announced the launch of “The SnowBrains Podcast.“ The SnowBrains Podcast has already broken into the top 20% of all podcasts, and we’re honored. This week, we bring you episode #4 with the director of the Utah Avalanche Center, Mark Staples: “What’s The #1 Tool Available To […] Podcasts SnowBrains | November 13, 2020 2 Comments
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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
One Mid-Layer to Rule Them All – A Breakthrough in Insulation Technology “Be bold, start cold” has long been the mantra of backcountry skiers and riders. This popular saying is backed by the idea that it is best to start a ski tour with fewer layers because one’s body heat will significantly increase after a few minutes of exertion. However, this new touring jacket may obsolete that phrase and might just solve […] Industry News Spencer Cox | July 3, 2020 1 Comment
Trip Report: Dana Plateau, CA – “Kidney Chute” Yesterday, June 9th 2020, Fox, Bevan, The Andy Hays, & I skied “Kidney Chute” off the Dana Plateau near Tioga Pass, California. The Dana Plateau holds some of the spiciest lines in California. Kidney Chute is not one of them – it’s made for pure fun. “The Kidney Chute is the easiest way down from the Dana Plateau.” – Greenberg […] Trip Report Miles Clark | June 11, 2020 0 Comments
Trip Report: Mt. Dana, CA – “Solstice Couloir” Yesterday, May 29th, 2020 we skied the dreadfully fun “Solstice Couloir” and “Banana Chute” off Mt. Dana & Ellery Bowl, respectively. This legendary California link-up is extraordinarily gorgeous, offensively charming, and relatively simple. Climb up Mt. Dana from Tioga Pass, ski down one of Dana’s many northern chutes, cruise down Glacier Canyon, cross the Dana Plateau, and drop into one […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 30, 2020 5 Comments
Trip Report: Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT – “Tanners Gulch” Today, May 21st 2020, I endlessly bootpacked my way up the north side of Little Cottonwood Canyon to ski down the legendary “Tanners Gulch”. Tanners received Andrew McLean’s mythical “The Chuting Gallery“ guidebook’s highest rating: 3-stars. I’d been eyeing this line all season long but I never quite understood what was going up there until I recently acquired Andrew’s book […] Trip Report Miles Clark | May 22, 2020 2 Comments
Alta, UT Report: Little Chute Absolutely Firing in Spring Splashiness! [arve url="https://youtu.be/YH49uaJB_74"] Miles Clark | May 19, 2020 Likes Tweets 4 Comments
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