Niseko, Japan, Backcountry Report: Sunny Skies and Soft Snow Report from January 1, 2024 What better way to start 2024 than by breaking out the skins and looking for some fresh snow. Driving to the backside of Mt. Niseko-Annupuri, there was noticeable snow accumulation on the parked cars. The sun was shining which made for scenic views. I parked and headed up the skin track passing tons of Sassa […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 3, 2024 0 Comments
Winter is Coming! Don’t Let Cold Hands Slow You Down As the temperature drops and the snowflakes start to dance in the air, we know that winter is just around the corner. It’s the season filled with excitement for skiing, snowboarding, winter hiking, and all kinds of chilly escapades. But nothing can put a damper on your winter fun quite like cold, numb hands. Fear not, because we’ve got the […] Featured Article Alex K | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of its dangers is vital to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing, but early season snow coverage […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 20, 2023 4 Comments
What Are Suncups and How Do They Form? Perhaps you’ve trudged through them — the several-inch deep snow pockets that litter approaches during the late spring touring months. Complete with their miniature peaks and valleys like the mountains they reside on, the cups can range anywhere from a few inches to over two feet in depth. But what are suncups, how do they form, and where are they […] Brains Tate Sundberg | June 23, 2023 0 Comments
Avalanche in Austria Buries 14 Touring Skiers A massive avalanche in Schruns, near the ski resort Montafon in Austria, swept away and buried 14 touring skiers on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The group of 18 German touring skiers had set out on a ski tour to Öfapass when a cornice above them at 7,218 ft (2,200m) gave way. The weather was not optimal, with light snowfalls, poor […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | March 13, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Snow Pit Basics with IFMGA Guide Evan Stevens [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcXogVHecFQ"] AvyBrains | January 19, 2023 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
Gear Recall: Black Diamond Voluntarily Replaces Ascension Climbing Skins Made in 2021 Black Diamond (BD) announced they are voluntarily replacing their Ascension Climbing Skins that were manufactured between January and March 2021 due to defects in the glue. According to BD’s press release the defect was related to “…a particular batch manufactured during the noted timeline does not meet Black Diamond product standards due to glue-to-plush bond issue causing accelerated glue failure […] Industry News Ryan Kime | July 11, 2022 0 Comments
You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too? Your boots are the most important piece of ski equipment you own. Besides keeping your feet warm, they’re the only connection you have between you and your skis. Go ahead – buy the best skis and bindings, and hire Bode Miller as your personal coach, but if your boot fit sucks, so will you. You’ve got skis for every pursuit and […] Backcountry Mike Lavery | May 2, 2022 6 Comments