Skiing Amongst Lions: Andrzej Bargiel’s Gasherbrum II Descent

Andrzej Bargiel successfully skied Gasherbrum II, the latest objective in his project to ski the world’s highest peaks.

Unquiet on the Western Front: Utah Gondola Raises Unrest

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) reveals their finalized three-phase plan for Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Protect Our Winters (POW) Hosts D.C. Lobby Trip

In June, POW athletes, scientists and creatives showed up on Capitol Hill to advocate for clean energy development and deployment.

Cloudy Skies: Bluebird Backcountry Announces Permanent Closure

Bluebird Backcountry, the world’s first liftless ski area, announced its permanent closure on Monday, July 10, 2023.

Earth’s Root Chakra: The Mysticism of Mt. Shasta

Mt. Shasta is known for more than just its physical beauty. It stands out as an impalpable entity—an energy, a sacredness—that has inspired myths of hidden civilizations, religious movements and more.

Hung Out to Dry: How to Store Your Gear for the Summer

Snow is melting and for many the ski season is wrapping up. Yes, we see you, crazy-deep Western US snowpack. Regardless, as your toys transition from skis to bikes, ropes and more, it’s important to take the time to stow your winter gear correctly for the summer months.

A Century On Abbot Pass

After a century standing, all that remains of the Abbot Pass Hut in Canada’s Yoho National Park is a low-slung rock wall and decades of memories.

The Gondola Game: Smugglers’ Notch Resort owner responds to dustup over clandestine lift project

On June 1st, a secret, six-year-old plan to build a gondola between Vermont’s Smugglers’ Notch and Stowe Mountain resorts was uncovered by a local paper. While Smugglers’ Notch Resort president Bill Stritzler believes connecting the two resorts would benefit all user groups, locals have their doubts.

Ski Bum Dreams: A Vermonter follows her father’s skintrack

There are many reasons to become a ski bum. For Greta Close, chasing her ski bum dreams meant following in her father’s skintrack.

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Ski Mountaineering Course

It’s easy to get caught up in the hardskills when you take a course, instead Tom Hallberg shares the human factors he found improved his learning experience.

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