Crested Butte Mountain Resort to Add 40 Acres of Extreme Ski Terrain
MOUNT CRESTED BUTTE, CO – Crested Butte Mountain Resort will be opening up an additional 40 acres of extreme ski terrain this season if mother nature cooperates. On Tuesday the resort announced the...
View ArticleColorado Avalanche Information Center Snow Avalanche Workshop
BRECKENRIDGE, CO – The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) held its 13th annual Snow Avalanche Workshop in Breckenridge. This one-day seminar presents the latest ideas, advancements, and...
View ArticleClimb Mountains, Get Naked with MTNBABES
Any mountain town you visit across the world you will find our community plagued by the same epidemic—too many dudes. These aren’t your normal guys—these are guys who are sharing a bed, working night...
View Article7 Places to score snow during a El Nino Winter
Time to put in your 30 day notice and head south in search of untracked pow as this winters jet streams will be pushing farther down south then usual. If I was a betting man (which I am) and I cared...
View ArticleMaybe Not the Bare Essentials: Five Extras for an Enjoyable Splitboard Outing
Beacon, shovel, probe. Beacon, shovel, probe. Avalanche textbooks and classes, as well as backcountry instructors, have hammered into our heads the essentials of backcountry skiing and splitboarding....
View ArticleVolcom’s Mr. Plant Snowboard Film Review
Volcom’s Mr. Plant is a refreshing look at a culture that has become obsessed with Hollywood style effects and big budget production. Mr. Plant reminds us what snowboarding is truly about, shredding...
View ArticleSnowboarding the San Juans
The San Juan Mountains, one of Colorado’s most precious gems, and host to some of the states most demanding steeps. Aside from me writing this article, much of the mountain range is also a well-kept...
View ArticleTo Sweat or Not, a Guide to Baselayers for Skiing and Riding
Choosing the right base layer can be guided by multiple different variables such as type of riding, quality, and type of baselayer. While its nice to wear something that you can easily grab an...
View ArticleOur Picks for the Best Snowboards of 2014-2015
Last year we nailed it with our Best Snowboards of 2013-2014. We’ve had a blast testing a fresh crop of boards this season, and are ready to declare a select few as most boss. Feast your eyes upon the...
View Article5 Awesome Chairlift Inspired Graphic T’s
Scouring the internet for t-shirts that represent your hill, your chairlift and your lifestyle can be a difficult task. There are so many generic websites with generic T-shirts that one could really go...
View Article3 Tips on How to Not be a Liability While Skiing or Riding in the Backcountry
We’ve all been that guy at one point or another, the guy that’s the liability when you’re in the backcountry. The guy who forgets his beacon and doesn’t notice until the beacon check at the trailhead;...
View ArticleSplitboarding Essentials 5 Items Every Splitboarder Should Carry in the...
5 Items for all Splitboarders to carry First Aid Kit You would be amazed how many of your trusty partners don’t have this important addition in their packs. Be the prepared one in the group, or even...
View Article6 Essential Items Every Backcountry Female Shreder Would Love for the Holidays
Do you have a female backcountry skier or snowboarder in your life? This winter get a girl what she really wants. We compiled this seasons must haves for any backcountry shredder. These are not just...
View ArticleThe Best Snowboard Bindings of 2014/2015
Connect with Your Board Despite popular belief, bindings weren’t actually invented to have something to anchor your board leash to. In fact, they aren’t even really just for fastening your boots to...
View ArticleCan’t Afford an $1,800 Ski Pass or $100 Lift Tickets? Ascend World Class...
Guide to Uphill Policies at Ski Resorts across North America While riding the lifts is a nice luxury, there are other ways to get out there and make some turns. We appreciate resorts that allow us onto...
View ArticleSelkirk Wilderness Snowcat Skiing Experience
The Pioneers of Snowcat Skiing There is nothing in the world quite like a trip to Meadow Creek, British Columbia to visit Selkirk Wilderness Skiing. After a recent week of snowcat skiing on the...
View ArticleSupport Your Local Brands – Washington
Our Favorite Washington State Snowboarding Companies The Pacific Northwest is the best! As a native of Bellingham, Washington, I’ve had the pleasure of shredding the legendary Mt. Baker Ski Area, world...
View ArticleGettin’ Sticky – Best Climbing Skins for Splitboarding Part 2
Gettin’ Sticky continued from part 1.. Once upon a time, there were little options for splitboarders looking for climbing skins. Some went with Voile, one of the first companies to throw their lots in...
View ArticleSnowboarding’s Best Beards
Snowboarders with beards and long hair have always been found all over the mountain. But over the past few years the guys seem to be taking to this trend more and more. Is it because it keeps their...
View ArticleStellar Heli Skiing: An Unbelievable Powder Experience in the Kootenays
Why you Should Ski and Ride in the Kootenays British Columbia’s Kootenay region is home to some of the most diverse and amazing skiing and snowboarding terrain in the world. From the Monashees to the...
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