SnowBrains Powder Highway 2022 Report: Day #1 Jackson, WY to Spokane, WA = 580 Miles & Rain Report from January 14, 2022 Day #1 of the SnowBrains Powder Highway 2022 trip was a weird one… The plan was to drive the 8-hours (580-miles) from Jackson, WY to Spokane, WA, and pick up my old buddy from the Cal Ski Team (UC Berkeley), Duane, at the Spokane Airport at 9:30 pm. Follow along with us on our Instagram Story for […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 14, 2022 5 Comments
Ebbett’s Pass, CA, Report: Good Skiing and a Worthwhile Adventure on Hiram Peak Report from December 4th, 2021, and written by Sarah Newsome with Blackbird Mountain Guides Objective: Hiram Peak North and Northeast Face via Highland Lakes Road When: December 4, 2021 Vertical: 1200 feet of skiable snow Snow Surfaces: Facets, Breakable Crust, Melt Freeze It’s rare to get to Mt Hiram with such ease in December. With Highland Lake Road open and mostly […] Trip Report Guest Author | December 8, 2021 1 Comment
Mount Shasta, CA, Report: December Spring Skiing in Trinity Chutes, Avalanche Gulch, and Upper Old Ski Bowl Report from 2nd and 3rd December and written by Blackbird Mountain Guides Where: Mount Shasta from Bunny Flat Trailhead When: December 2 & 3, 2021 What: Skied Trinity Chutes & Upper Ski Bowl Vertical: 6,000’ Day 1, 4,700’ Day 2 Snow Surface: Corn, and excellent quality The corn skiing on Mount Shasta over the two days was some of the […] Trip Report Guest Author | December 6, 2021 0 Comments
South Lake Tahoe Backcountry Trip Report: Red Lake Peak – Lots of Dirt Walking, Variable Conditions, and Shallow Snowpack Report from November 15, 2021, and written by Mark Speicher with Blackbird Mountain Guides Fellow Blackbird Mountain Guide Sarah Newsome and I ventured up Red Lake Peak in the Carson Pass area in the South Lake Tahoe backcountry yesterday (2021-11-15). Based on the lack of tracks near the summit, it didn’t appear many people had been up there since the previous snow. […] Trip Report Guest Author | November 18, 2021 0 Comments
Trip Report: 3 Chutes in Wolverine Cirque – Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT Report from November 15, 2021 Yesterday, we couldn’t figure out where in Wasatch we’d find good snow. So, we decided to go for Wolverine Cirque considering it’s got some north-facing snow and it isn’t very popular when Alta isn’t open (you can get here easily from Alta Ski Area). We didn’t see a single other human being the entire day. […] Trip Report Miles Clark | November 16, 2021 2 Comments
Bariloche, Argentina Trip Report: Early Morning Ascent of Bariloche’s Highest Peak––Mount Tronador Bariloche report from late October 2021, and written by Pablo G. from the Explore-Share.com team Mount Tronador is the highest peak in the Bariloche area (Northern Patagonia), and it is considered the local “king” for its majestic shape and presence. An extinct stratovolcano, it boasts three main peaks and a whopping eight glaciers on all sides, which added to its […] Trip Report Guest Author | November 12, 2021 1 Comment
Trip Report: Backcountry Powder Skiing in Rishiri, Japan By the Explore-Share team Rishiri is a gorgeous island off the coast of Hokkaido in Japan. This remote location is named after Mount Rishiri, the volcano at its heart, and it is a top spot for wild winter adventures away from the crowds. Elisabeth was living in Tokyo when she decided to explore Rishiri and start off the year on […] Trip Report Guest Author | October 15, 2021 0 Comments
Trip Report: Hut to Hut Ski Touring in the Silvretta Alps, Austria Report brought to you by the Explore-Share team The Silvretta Alps are located on the Austrian and Swiss border. They boast over 3,000 peaks surrounded by incredible glaciers and are dotted by top-of-the-line huts. The ski touring season in this gorgeous region starts in mid-February and offers plenty of options for snow enthusiasts, especially for those that have good on-piste […] Trip Report Guest Author | October 1, 2021 0 Comments
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