Top 5 Biggest Mistakes to Make as a Beginner Skier or Snowboarder Learning how to ski and snowboard can be a wonderful but challenging experience. Ski or snowboard boots might feel uncomfortable, and being on skis or snowboard for the first time can be downright scary. You will be introduced to a new world once you get past the fear and insecurity of learning the sport. As a beginner, you can have […] Brains Leander Walchshöfer | June 2, 2025 0 Comments
National Park Service Recommends You “Do Not Push Down Your Slower Friend to Save Yourself From a Bear” As people start heading to National Parks for some fresh air and time in nature, the National Park Service thought it would be a good idea to remind us of how to stay safe in bear country. Related: VIDEO: How to Avoid a Bear Attack | This Video Might Just Save Your Life Their top tips, including ‘don’t push down […] SnowBrains | May 9, 2022 12 Comments
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Backcountry Skiing: Tips For Speed and Efficiency in the Mountains Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week In backcountry skiing, the biggest learning curve in the whole sport is arguably transitioning. Transitioning is where you switch from uphill touring (skinning) into downhill skiing mode. For many, this can be a somewhat lengthy and arduous process. However, with these simple tips and tricks, it does not have to be this way. Related: […] Backcountry Clay Malott | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
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Great Ski Etiquette: 10 Dos and Don’ts The skier in front of you has the right of way. They may be a slowpoke and be blocking your line, but give them space, so you don’t accidentally hit them and have to get ski patrol involved. Always ski in control, too. Related: Friday Fun: Skiing Stereotypes – How Many of These Have You Come Across? Stop somewhere sensible. […] Brains SnowBrains | May 11, 2020 15 Comments
New to The Backcountry This Year? Tahoe Backcountry Alliance Has Some Tips and Etiquette For You This post first appeared on the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance website and is reproduced with permission Been skiing in the backcountry for years, but always relied on your friends for information? Are you an expert skier who’s never ventured outside the boundary? Want to avoid the resorts, but have never skied powder before? Whatever the reason, don’t go without training and […] Backcountry Guest Author | February 8, 2020 0 Comments
7 Blizzard Survival Tips From A Retired Navy SEAL Ski season also means blizzard season. That’s great news for the slopes but not so good if, in the unlikely event, you get trapped in your car during a snowstorm. Do you call for help right away? Do you get out of the car? What supplies should you have just in case? Related: Severe Weather: Watch For Snow Squall Warnings […] Brains SnowBrains | November 18, 2019 3 Comments
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