Scarpa F1 Touring Boot Review: The Race Car Ski Boot Brought to you by SCARPA I was sent a pair of the Scarpa F1 touring boots to review. I’ve broken the review up into 5 sections: fit, uphill performance, downhill performance, and miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” This is my initial, unbiased review of the boot. I will update the review at the end of the season once I have […] Gear Clay Malott | February 22, 2021 0 Comments
Backcountry Basics: Skinning [arve url="https://youtu.be/1cen5qiI-7w"] Clay Malott | February 16, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
360 Degrees of SCARPA in Your Quiver Brought to by SCARPA There is no question of the healing power of being outdoors to relieve stress, calm the mind, and recharge mental and physical energy. As we live through a globally uncertain time, there is a renewed interest in getting outside and heading to the mountains to find Zen. A day in the mountains – whether skiing, climbing, […] Featured Article Jacqui Davis | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Skiing & Ski Mountaineering is a deep dive into all aspects of the sport. Countless hours have been invested by photographer, filmmaker, and IFMGA guide Mark Smiley making this a one-stop resource for beginners just starting, intermediate users who want to up their game, and even pros wanting […] Backcountry SnowBrains | February 10, 2021 0 Comments
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
5 Things You Need To Do Before Heading Into The Backcountry Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to it all, there are several ways to prepare for your trip that you need to do before leaving home to heading into the backcountry. The most important thing before heading out into avalanche terrain is knowing […] Avalanche Eric Behn | February 10, 2021 3 Comments
Bluebird Backcountry, CO: Ski Touring Fun for All Abilities This past weekend, I had the opportunity to visit Bluebird Backcountry, located in Kremmling, CO. Kremmling is about 2 hours away from Denver or about an hour from Steamboat Springs. Related: Bluebird Backcountry, Colorado’s Newest Ski Area Set to Safely Open First Full Season on a New Mountain I’ve heard a lot of buzz about Bluebird in the past, especially this […] Backcountry Clay Malott | February 9, 2021 1 Comment
Don’t Forget The Toilet Paper: The Most Common Items In My Backcountry Pack Brought to you by SCARPA Backcountry Week The first question I ask myself while prepping to head into the backcountry is always, “what do I need to bring?” I start running through the mental checklist of my gear choosing quickly what I’d like to take. There are my essentials, the gear I never leave the house without which includes everything […] Gear Alex K | February 9, 2021 1 Comment
VIDEO: Pro Skier Stan Rey Shares 10 Quick & Easy Tips on How to Ski Tour [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPQ0tKYvXQw&feature=youtu.be"] SnowBrains | January 13, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Former Avalanche Forecaster Discovers That Approximately ⅓ of Tourer Fatalities in the U.S. Occurred When Tourers Were Ascending Are you traveling in the backcountry this year? Do you spend most of your time identifying avalanche terrain while traveling uphill or downhill? If you think that most avalanche fatalities occur when tourers are going downhill, then you are correct. BUT a shockingly high percentage of avalanche fatalities still occur when tourers are going uphill—32% percent to be exact, according […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 9, 2020 0 Comments
McSki: A Ski-in, Ski-Out McDonalds Restaurant in Sweden [arve url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep8ZTZodtqA&feature=youtu.be"] SnowBrains | December 4, 2020 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
Avalanche Safety Class Signups Skyrocketing This Season, Likely Due to Pandemic 2020-2021: The season of the backcountry. COVID is still letting some resorts operate—for now. But like an uncomfortable truth that no one wants to admit, ski areas may shut down again this season if ‘Stay at Home’ orders are reenacted due to surging coronavirus infections. And the skiing world knows this, whether or not it’s openly discussed. Related: California Governor […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 3, 2020 0 Comments
Snowmass, CO Report: Perfect Corn and Lightweight Powder in One Run [arve url="https://youtu.be/bXqKMORfbNg"] Clay Malott | November 17, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Snowmass, CO Trip Report: Wind-buffed Powder on Sharks [arve url="https://youtu.be/vbnG8X02Cos"] Clay Malott | November 16, 2020 Likes Tweets 2 Comments
Be Bold, Start Cold “Hey, old man! Aren’t you cold, hiking in just THAT? It’s freaking dumping out!” A curious grom asks a white-whiskered, veteran of the slopes who’s wearing nothing but a light sweater and ski pants as he tours up into the gray abyss. “You would think that, but I’m actually the perfect temperature right now. It’s YOU that’s going to be hot […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | November 13, 2020 4 Comments
VIDEO: October Turns on Heliotrope Ridge, WA [arve url="https://youtu.be/kftYTXcfOOk"] Clay Malott | October 30, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Western Ski Resort Uphill Policies: A Comprehensive List This summer has already seen a huge explosion in backcountry ski sales. Skiers are flocking by the thousands into the ski touring world due to restricted access in resorts this season. Related: Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible Many ski tourers will simply be skinning up the resort, whether it is to get exercise […] Clay Malott | October 1, 2020 4 Comments
WNDR Alpine Offering Complementary Avalanche Safety Courses in Wasatch Range For Each Ski Sold Photos and text courtesy of WNDR Alpine With reservation systems and rumors flying around regarding the upcoming ski season, many skiers are turning to the backcountry to get their turns in. While this influx into the backcountry is likely positive, professionals in the outdoor industry know that backcountry education is crucial to positively handle this massive influx into out-of-bounds riding. […] Backcountry SnowBrains | October 1, 2020 0 Comments
Avalanche Tragedy! Snowboarder Dies in Baguales, Argentina An avalanche caused the death of one person on the afternoon of Tuesday last week. The tragedy occurred in the exclusive Baguales Ski Resort located in Argentina at the Lake Guillelmo between Bariloche and El Bolsón. Related: Chief of Patrol at Cerro Catedral, Argentina Killed During Avalanche Mitigation Today Two persons were rescued from the snow but only one survived. […] Avalanche Sebastian Opazo | September 9, 2020 2 Comments
Trip Report: Santa Teresa, Farellones, Chile https://www.instagram.com/p/CEiI1muDuu9/ Report from Tuesday 24th August Short but tight, that was the way our trip to Santa Teresa went with my touring buddy Gabriel Lobos. Farellones continue to host good snow on the southern slopes and the occasional snowfall keeps visiting the Central Andes. Chile remains in quarantine and with a curfew throughout the country, however, the Andes are always […] Trip Report Sebastian Opazo | September 2, 2020 0 Comments