Just when all bets were off thanks to a fizzled “Storm of the Century”, along came a few under forecasted storms, and there you have some of the best powder skiing to hit the Tahoe backcountry in recent memory. It’s ...
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State of the Backcountry 2014-2015: III| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Be honest. How many times have you checked the weather in the past few days? Between all the hype surrounding the storm, snow line, and the forecasted wind for Thursday, I know I’ve scoured just about every site and source ...
Read More »State of the Backcountry 2014-2015: II| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
It’s finally December and while temperatures are supposed to be warm over the next few days, there’s precipitation in Tahoe’s forecast through Friday, and that’s a reason to celebrate! Read the rest here
Read More »State of the Backcountry 2014-2015: I| Sponsored by Alpenglow Sports
Hello skiers and riders! Welcome to another season of State of the Backcountry sponsored by Alpenglow Sports, hosted by Unofficial Networks. I’m looking forward to sharing another season of real time condition reports from the Sierra Nevada backcountry, as well ...
Read More »Revelstoke Mountain Resort Opens with a Bang for the 2014-2015 Ski Season
Last Saturday, Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR) opened for the 2014-2015 ski season. With storms pounding the area for the week leading up to opening day, anticipation was high for a big one. Thankfully, by the end of November 29th, powder ...
Read More »7 Classic Ski Descents in the Lower 48| Utah, Colorado, and The East
Continued from parts one and two, this final piece focuses on one classic line from Utah, Colorado, and The East according to 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. Utah: South Face, Mt. Superior Utah is well known for some ...
Read More »7 Classic Ski Descents in the Lower 48| Idaho and Wyoming
Continued from the first installment, this piece focuses on one classic line from the Idaho/Montana region, and one classic line from Wyoming according to 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. Idaho/Montana: North Couloir, McGowan Peak, ID If you’re a ...
Read More »7 Classic Ski Descents in the Lower 48 | The PNW and California/Nevada
In 2010, 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America was published and a new tick list for adventurous skiers and riders was born. The book is filled with rich text and vivid photography covering some of the most sought after ...
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