Trip Report: “Benson & Hedges Couloir” | Wasatch Mountains, UT Report from December 20, 2023 Yesterday we went for a legendary Wasatch line that I’d never skied. Benson & Hedges Couloir. For those too young to remember, Benson & Hedges was a famous cigarette brand back in the day. What’s so magical about the B&H is that it has large, old-growth trees growing right inside the chute itself Benson & […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
Okemo Mountain Resort, VT, Trip Report: Early Season Skiing Monday, November, 27 2023 Early-season skiing is something that everyone looks forward to but there are not that many resorts out there that are capable of pulling it off correctly.ย Of course, snow conditions are important but you have to think about how many trails are open, how many lifts are open, and what food options are available. Opening day for […] Trip Report Gregg Frantz | December 1, 2023 0 Comments
Freehold Creek, New Zealand, Hike/Scout Report: In Search Of Secret Spaces Report from November 16, 2023 New Zealandโs Southern Alps are radical regardless of season. With snow retreating to summit line, the โgreen lightโ is bright for hiking or climbing in search of New Zealandโs secret spacesโand Freehold Creek is a goodie. Found in the knife-sharp high country of New Zealandโs Mackenzie District, Freehold is a glacial moraine terrace […] Trip Report Paulie | November 19, 2023 0 Comments
Ben Ohau, New Zealand Hike/Bike Report: Up For The Downhill (And Vice-Versa) Report from October 31, 2023 Ben Ohau; a fixture summit with an undeniable natural magic. ย For decades, or longer, the enchanting summit has grabbed the admiration of artists, hikers, and now bikers. In a New Zealand nation of seriously stunner settings, Ben Ohau is easily among the most painted, photographed, and generally popular geographic elements. A old […] Trip Report Paulie | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
4,200-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Days #28 & #29 = Skiing Powder Above The Sea in Tierra Del Fuego Report from October 29 & 30, 2023 Extremely rough weather sent us home from Antarctica early. Our last ski day was a bluebird powder day on October 24 at Port Lockroy. Since that day it’s been nothing but heavy wind, big seas, and vicious storms. Day #28 & 29 Details: Miles Driven:ย 0ย (drove up to Martial Glacier and back each […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 1, 2023 0 Comments
Hiking Temple Valley, New Zealand – a Wild Pilgrimage Report from October 28, 2023 This one’s a ย jump (with two feet) into true New Zealand ‘bush’ trek. Temple Valley has been on the radar for a long-long while, and a weather window arrived as if on special order. Temple enjoys a bit of a cult-ish following. First off, the valley is set amongst a vast geographic family […] Trip Report Paulie | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #12-15 = A Trip to the ER, Guide Training, & Skiing in Tierra Del Fuego, ARG Report from October 15-18, 2023 Day #12 – 15 Details: Miles Driven:ย 0 (drove up to Martial Glacier and back each day, but we aren’t counting that) Total Miles Driven:ย 2,112 Hours of Driving:ย 0 Latitude:ย 54.8ยบS Good Food Eaten: ย Karma – chocolate almond dessert/everything… Lodging:ย Random Airbnb in Rio Gallegos โ Finisterre in Ushuaia October 15 Skiing the Martial Glacier Zone […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 29, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Antarctica Ski Trip 2023 | Day #4 = 60 cm of Rodeo Powder View this post on Instagram A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Antarctica Ski Day #3 60cms of Rodeo Powder! In all the years we’ve been coming down here, we’d never had a bluebird, bottomless powder day in Antarctica before and it was savored. These wild powder hummocks were hilariously fun and a good challenge. Across the water at […] Trip Report SnowBrains | October 26, 2023 0 Comments