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Employee Gear Closet - Katie Gold
Tanner Hall Contemplates the Meaning of Life
No other contemporary skier continuously incites so much debate. Why? The Kalispell, MT native spent his teenage years pushing the limits of freeskiing under the watchful eyes of a skeptical industry—and he took full advantage it.
New School Ski Review 2007
Park, Pipe, & BC Booter Planks: The Bottom Line.
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.
Resort Report, Brighton
After the deafening roar of the avalanche fades away, you search the slide path for signs of your two friends. Seeing no wide-eyed partners and hearing no cries for help, you take out your beacon, turn it to ‘search’, and begin what will likely be the most stressful half hour of your life.
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.
Riding Jay’s Glades
In the trees of Jay Peak, Vermont, you won't share your stash with anyone.
Summer Ski Camps
Break your piggy bank open and head for the snow. If there’s not enough in the piggy bank to get you to the southern hemisphere, get in your beater car and head for British Columbia. Going to a summer ski camp will take your skiing to the next level.
Avalanche 102: Beacon tests
After the deafening roar of the avalanche fades away, you search the slide path for signs of your two friends. Seeing no wide-eyed partners and hearing no cries for help, you take out your beacon, turn it to ‘search’, and begin what will likely be the most stressful half hour of your life.
Employee Gear Closet: Josh Rhea, Direct Marketing Manager
He’s a gear-loving powderhound who’s mastered the art of the written word.
Employee Gear Closet - Jackie Baker
Employee Gear Closet - Jackie Baker, Marketing Copy Editor
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.
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.
Catch a Ride with Pantheon Helisports
Pantheon Helisports drops touring addicts deep in the BC backcountry—it’s heli skiing at its most rugged and ski touring at its finest.
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
The Basics in Becoming Avalanche Savvy: Part I
90% of avalanche accidents are triggered by the victim, or someone in the victim's party. Don't become a victim.
The Basics in Becoming Avalanche Savvy: Part II
Avalanches kill more people each year on average than other natural disasters. But 90% of the time, there’s nothing natural about an avalanche disaster. It’s human triggered. Most of us grossly overestimate our knowledge of snow safety, and it's taking the lives of more and more backcountry enthusiasts.
Bob Athey, Utah Avalanche Observer
Bob Athey is the only full-time observer employed by the Utah Avalanche Forecast Center. A 30 year passion turned seasonal career, colorful character, and no-nonsense attitude about backcountry skiing have transformed him into a local legend.
The Weather of the Web
Weather defines the lives of backcountry addicts everywhere. From knowing when the sun will warm up your favorite crag to planning your next powder feast, an accurate forecast is one of the most important tools in your bag. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite weather resources on the Web to give you the knowledge to tackle the backcountry with confidence.
Heli-Skiing: It Could Save Your Life
For the same cost as most earth-bound avalanche awareness classes, Wasatch Powderbird Guides provides a morning classroom session followed by a single heli flight into the field. The organization doesn't profit from the classes or flight—this is purely a community service. I was happy to volunteer my time.