Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mammoth Mountain, CA Hold the phone… skiing? In California? Yes! I know what you’re thinking, California only caters to “surfer dudes” and Hollywood enthusiasts. However; contrary to popular belief, California is home to the phenomenal ski resort Mammoth Mountain. It nests in the Sierra Nevada Mountain range in Eastern California and sits atop the town of Mammoth Lakes. It boasts some of the […] Industry News Riley McDonald | October 26, 2022 0 Comments
What Are Your Chances of Dying While Skiing or Snowboarding? Everything we do in life involves a risk. Some risks are greater than others. Even simple daily activities, like getting out of bed, walking down a set of stairs, or driving, expose us to personal harm. Related: Risk Taking in Extreme Sports | Why Do We Do Things That Could Kill or Injure Us? There are a multitude of ways […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 6, 2022 1 Comment
What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America? North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska. Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021 6 Comments
Grand Teton National Park, WY Sees Record Number of Visitations in January Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, saw its highest recreational visitation on record for January 2021. January 2021 had a whopping 13,937 more visitors than January 2020 – from 51,648 (2020) to 66,585 (2021). In January 2003, the park came close to this number with 61,043 visitors. Last year, Grand Teton National Park was closed for almost two months from March […] Brains Dominic Gawel | March 11, 2021 0 Comments
Avalanches: A Look Back at the 2014/15 Season The days are becoming shorter and the anticipation for winter is circling in the air.With ski films dropping left and right, there’s no doubt we want to go charging into the hills as soon as they are covered in snow.But before we do so, let’s remember to refreshen those avalanche brains, especially if you plan on skiing or riding out of bounds. Avalanche SnowBrains | October 1, 2015 1 Comment
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