The Disadvantages of the Quiver of One There is undoubtedly lots of uncertainty surrounding the 2020-2021 ski season. Resorts will likely be running at reduced capacity, meaning fewer skiers are allowed on the mountain per day. This has triggered a mass exodus to backcountry skiing, the likes of which we have never seen. To backcountry ski, of course, you need to buy the right gear. This year, many […] Backcountry Clay Malott | April 20, 2021 1 Comment
Wasatch Mountains, UT Report: Big Cottonwood Canyon Pillows and Powder Stashes Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from St. Patrick’s Day, 2021 We took a stroll in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, this morning for St. Patrick’s Day. It was crisp and clear, and we heard that north-facing terrain was skiing proper. We set off from Spruces at 10:45 towards the sky. The more elevation we gained, the better the snow […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | March 18, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Avalanche Forecast Analyzes 10-Foot Deep Avalanche in McAtee Basin, Montana [arve url="https://youtu.be/65JO-4w4qXo"] AvyBrains | February 24, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
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 Review 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
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