La Niรฑa Explained: July, the ENSO, Winter 21/22 and You What do July, the ENSO, and Winter 21/22 all have in common? La Niรฑa, of course! NOAA has just released their prediction for a La Niรฑa winter 20/21. As of July, there is a 55% chance of a La Niรฑa winter, which is great news for the Pacific Northwest and the northern Rockies and not-so-great news for the intermountain region […] Weather Lynn Barlow | July 13, 2021 0 Comments
Yakutsk, Russia: The Coldest City in the World In the midst of a record-breaking U.S. heatwave, it would be fair to say that we all need a refresher. Dubbed the coldest major city in the world, Yakutsk is the capital of the Republic of Sakha in Russia. The city is almost impossible to reach by road and is located less than 300 miles from the Arctic Circle. Related: […] Brains Jesse | June 30, 2021 1 Comment
The Ski Resorts in North America With the Most Lifts When evaluating a ski area, it’s important to factor in the number of lifts that the resort has because that number influences the time that you will spend in line, the terrain that you can shred, and the number of other skiers that you will encounter on the mountain. Chairlifts allow skiers and snowboarders to interact with other enthusiasts and […] Chris Wallner | June 25, 2021 8 Comments
NOAA: Conditions in Northern Latitudes are Becoming More Favorable for Intense Burning and Fire Growth This article was originally published by Tom Di Liberto onย Climate.gov on December 8, 2020ย In the 2020 issue of NOAAโsย Arctic Report Card, experts reported on the evolving wildfire landscape across the taigaโthe boggy, coniferous forests that occupy much of the high northern latitudes. Rising air temperature and fuel availability over the past 41 years indicate that conditions in Earthโs largest […] Fire Firebrains | June 17, 2021 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Spring Skiing and Riding at its Finest Brought to you byย Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Saturday, April 10th, 2021ย Spring skiing and riding at Alpine Meadows, CA, is hard to beat this time of year but get it while you can…because the snow is going fast. It was T-shirt weather on Saturday, and it was one of the warmest days of the season thus far. One […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | April 12, 2021 0 Comments
Livin’ La Vida Lifty at Grand Targhee Resort, WY Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort โYou should know going in that thereโll likely be shenanigans.โ I recall this comment clearly, delivered long ago by a sort of paternal ski-bum who never did confirm whether his words were encouragement or warning. In those days I was a footloose young man–about to accept my first job as a Lifty. Fast-forward […] Featured Article Paulie | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY Report; March 27th-30th; Spinning Into Spring Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Report from March 27th thru 30th, 2021 More often than not, there’s been a fair bit of sun, but there is wind too, and it pushes small clumps of fat clouds across the valley like fluffy airborne saltshakers dispensing modest powder snow as they go. Call it a cocktail of the seasons. At […] Conditions Report Paulie | March 31, 2021 0 Comments
Proโs Guide To Shredding Sun Valley Resort, Idaho Brought to you by Sun Valley Resort Idaho is known as โThe Gem State,โ and Sun Valley Resort is a jewel upon its map. Hidden but not a secret, classic but also timeless, Sun Valley sets the standard for excellence in sliding downhill. And theyโve been doing it since 1936. Bald Mountainโor โBaldyโ to localsโis the resortโs topographical centerpiece. Its […] Featured Article Paulie | March 29, 2021 0 Comments