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