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He’s a gear-loving powderhound who’s mastered the art of the written word.
Powder Mountain Resort Report
You’ve probably never heard of Utah’s Powder Mountain, but it’s the resort with the most skiable acres in the United States—and most of them are empty.
Which boots and bindings are compatible for Alpine Touring skiing?
How do I know which [ski] boots and bindings are compatible for Alpine Touring skiing?
Ski the Southern Hemisphere
Summer doesn’t bode well for the old powder jones. Luckily, it’s always winter somewhere. So pack you bags and wax your skis. We’ll show you where to make turns in the dead of the summer.
Employee Gear Closet - Jackie Baker
Employee Gear Closet - Jackie Baker, Marketing Copy Editor
Solitude Resort Report
Solitude: where lift-lines are unheard of, powder days are the norm, and cold-smoke is only twelve miles from Salt Lake City.
Resort Report, Snowbird
Snowbird’s last season was a 201-day-long powder-filled blur with the total snowfall stacking up to 632 inches. Snowbird’s projected opening date for the 2005-2006 season is late November, and some exciting improvements await Bird-loving powderhounds.
Resort Report, Alta
Alta, renowned as North America’s powder mecca, is rich with ski history, bottomless powder days, and locals whose devotion is as strong as the snow is deep
Alpine Touring Bindings and Boots
Are ski bindings made , AT or tele, which can be used wiyh a Koflach plastic boot for bacountry travel?
Backcountry Ski Set-Up
From one plank inbounds to two in the backcountry
Study A-Board in Utah
Westminster College’s Winter at Westminster program lets you experience Utah’s Wasatch Mountains—and learn something while you’re there.
Wendy Fisher Interview
As one of the best skiers in North America, Wendy Fisher is the star of several Matchstick Productions and Warren Miller films. With the recent birth of her son, Wendy Fisher is still skiing hard and teaching the joy of skiing.
Employee Gear Closet - Katie Gold
Employee Gear Closet - Katie Gold
Haute Route: the skier’s European vacation
Get ready for the Haute Route. The lowdown—not to mention killer deals on gear and the guided trip—regarding Europe’s most famous hut-to-hut ski tour.
New School Backcountry Skiing is Going Off
We’re going to let you in on a little secret, something we’ve learned after years of research. Don’t tell anyone, but learning new tricks in an icy terrain park really hurts. There is a much better way to practice switch 720’s – go into the backcountry and build a kicker.
Twin Tip Ski Climbing Skin Tips
recently bought a pair of K2 AK Enemy ski's. While I love every blissful minute on the ride down, I have found that on the hike up my G3 skins slip off the curved edges of the twin tip tails. I am not sure how to get those darn skins from sliding around the edges and falling off, therefore rendering them helpless and floppy. Any advice would be terrific.
Jackson Hole's backcountry skiing access is as good as it gets
Youngest of all the Rocky Mountains and still growing, the Teton Mountain Range is one of the top backcountry destinations in the country. Jackson Hole is rimmed with tons of great terrain, providing plenty of excuses to escape the crowded resort area.