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Sidecountry Sessions: Whitewater
Loading ...Whitewater is a mythical place for an American skier. Not too distant, but yet so far out of reach. How does an American stay in Canada, land of epic powder for the winter? Or even a lifetime?
Sano y Salvo: A Patagonia Ski Adventure
Loading ...I’m not sure how many times it will take before I learn that I am not cut out to be a ski guide. A misjudgment I frequently make is that everyone’s idea of fun is the same. I think it was that expectation that got me into trouble this time.
Isolation Traverse
Loading ...There are many reasons to venture out into the mountains. For this crew, the downhill drives the journey into the Cascades for the classic Isolation Traverse.
Tracks of a Legend
Loading ...Two days ago, a group of skiers – Hans Johnstone, Dan Nordstrom, Martin Volken and Christian Beckwith descended the Stettner Couloir on the 40th anniversary to the day of its first descent. The Stettner was Bill Brigg’s original line of descent. Here’s the story.
Santi Sabe
Loading ...“There are no ski bums in Argentina. They just don’t exist.” So, the preface had been set, as told by Argentine skier, Santiago Guzman. This was the first night he stayed with us in Glacier. The first of twelve nights of ski bumming.
The Path to Ski Liberation
Loading ...Molly in Freeskiers Women's Annual
The Art of Powism….Powism is a philosophy derived from the eccentric milieu of ski towns and life in the mountains. The notion was contrived as a byproduct of skiing daily and the blessings ensued. It is not so much a religion, as it is a set of principles, which can be [...]
Land of Riding Gaijin
Loading ...A Japanese utility building in the process of being buried by the unrelenting snow.
The idea of traveling to Japan for skiing was first brought up in conversation in Argentina. At that time I was doing everything I could to keep my expenses to a minimum. The thought of traveling to Japan, (one of [...]
NATO Telemark Festival
Loading ...[ March 12, 2011; March 13, 2011; ] NORTH AMERICAN TELEMARK ORGANIZATION
36th annual Telemark Festival
MARCH 12 & 13, 2011
Mad River Glen Ski Area, Waitsfiled, VT
Lift Tickets * Information * Registration
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. daily Top floor of Base Lodge.
PURCHASE OF THE TELEMARK FESTIVAL LIFT TICKTET INCLUDES ACCESS TO ALL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES.
For more information please visit:
http://www.telemarknato.com/festival.html
VertFest 2011 – Going Up?
Loading ...Vertfest, organized by Outdoor Research, is the largest backcountry festival and rando rally race in the Northwest with all proceeds benefit the Friends of the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center. Osprey’s Director of Marketing Gareth Martins competed in last weekend’s race and gives us the inside scoop…(Reposted from Osprey’s blog, with permission – thanks for [...]
White Out Navigation
Loading ...If you’re a backcountry skier/splitboarder, its key to be prepared for the unexpected. Dont get stuck in the “dark” (or white); IFMGA Guide Evan Stevens offers tips tips on how to navigate through a white out in the backcountry.
