Professional Freestyle Skier Henrik Harlaut Overshoots Landing and Suffers Serious Hip Injury Swedish freestyle skier Henrik Harlaut dislocated his hip after overshot a landing while training on an airbag. The accident happened on Saturday, August 23, in Kläppen, Sweden. Harlaut was rushed to the hospital by paramedics. There, his hip was put back in place and he was rereleased.“Took a heavy slam yesterday and dislocated my (…) Crazy sensation having the lower […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | August 26, 2024 0 Comments
Italian Ski Resort Fires Up Snow Guns to Keep Guests Cool Amid Summer Heat Located at higher elevations, ski areas typically have cooler temperatures than the surrounding lowlands due to decreased atmospheric pressure. Generally, for every 1,000 feet gained in elevation, a drop in temperature of 3.6°F can be expected, although weather conditions and humidity can change this lapse rate. For this reason, mountainous areas can offer relief for those looking to cool off […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 18, 2024 0 Comments
Cerro Catedral, Argentina, Report: 1 Day of Chalk + 1 Day of Corn on 4 New World-Class Chairlifts Report from August 11 & 12, 2024 The past two days at Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, Argentina have been a hoot. Yesterday was cold, crisp, and chalky. Today was warm, slushy, and splashy. Which day was better? I think a ski racer would have liked yesterday but as a freerider, I loved the spring snow today. Nubes, the highest chair […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | August 12, 2024 0 Comments
Patagonia Backcountry Report: Whip Cream Spines & Granite Towers Report from August 6, 2024 Today, we went for a jaunt in the alpine. Bad weather has kept us out of our favorite zones for the past 7-days. Yesterday we got hoodwinked by the weather and missed out on a glimmering powder run in a fierce wind. Today was also forecast to be cloudy, so we slept in a bit. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | August 7, 2024 0 Comments
Patagonia Backcountry Report: Sunshine, Powder, & Granite Towers on Day 1 of Season #14 Report from July 29, 2024 I just got down to Argentine Patagonia last night after 52-hours of travel. Well, it woulda been only 28 hours of travel but I missed my flight in Santiago, Chile, because my phone was still on Utah time and I didn’t realize it until it was too late… Yeah, that hurt. A full unplanned 25 […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | July 29, 2024 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Offers Big Summer Adventure Perks for 2024/2025 Pass Holders We are well into the summer months in North America which means the longer days bring more opportunity to play. Ikon Pass feels the best place to recreate is still in the mountains and those with a 2024/2025 season pass have access to sun-drenched good times across destinations from coast to coast. Highlights of available activities include a free bike […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 23, 2024 0 Comments
“I’m a Skier So I Hate Warm Weather”—Can You Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer? We are well into June and the summer solstice is right around the corner, signaling the start of the warm season. It is usually around this time of year that I feel the doldrums of summer set in—and summer has only just begun. I likely feel this way because ski season has long ended, there are no good sports to […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 20, 2024 1 Comment
Red Lodge Mountain, MT, Will Begin its Inaugural Summer Season on Friday, June 21 Red Lodge Mountain, Montana, is set to launch its inaugural summer season on Friday, June 21. As summer approaches, staff are preparing for a fantastic season of scenic lift rides, hiking, disc golf, and relaxation with food and beverage service at the Bierstube restaurant located in the base area. The Stache Express high-speed detachable triple chairlift will spin from 10 […] SnowBrains | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
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