With Election Day quickly approaching, many news outlets are examining candidates’ proposals for tax reform and platforms on foreign policy. But we wanted to know more about other stances—ski stances, that is.
Picture Perfect Pyrenees: Photographer Fredrik Marmsater talks about his ski trip to Spain
In the October issue of Backcountry Magazine, ski mountaineer Kit DesLauriers reported on her trip with freeride skiers Crystal Wright and Keely Kelleher to ski lines rumored to be first descents in a remote corner of Spain’s Pyrenees in the Catalan region of Parc Nacional d’Aigüestortes Estany de Sant Maurici. Along for the journey was photographer and ski mountaineer Fredrik Marmsater who captured the journey on film.
Rising Sun, Receding Snow: How climate change is impacting Japan’s epic winters
For powder-seeking skiers, Japan has earned a sure-bet reputation for delivering deep, billowing powder. And for six years, ski photographer Grant Gunderson has made his way to the Pacific powder mecca with confidence, knowing that the trip would yield at least a few guaranteed money-making shots. But last winter, this wasn’t exactly the case.
The Guidebook Guy: Fritz Sperry talks about a life spent documenting lines
In the September issue of Backcountry Magazine, Devon O’Neil wrote about the backcountry skiing guidebook scene in North America. One of the writers covered was Fritz Sperry, who has been writing guidebooks about the Front Range of Colorado and other surrounding areas for decades.
The Train’s A Comin’: The Denver to Winter Park Ski Train returns after a six-year hiatus
On October 5, Colorado Ski Country USA issued a press release stating that the Ski Train—historically running from Denver to Winter Park until it ceased operations in 2009—will be kicking back into gear.
Newell Brands Inc., owner of Rubbermaid, sheds snow-sports brands
Newell Brands Inc. has announced that its winter sports brands K2, Völkl, Marker, Line, Full Tilt and Ride are for sale. The statement, released Tuesday, raises questions about the future of brands that have long made frequent appearances in quivers around the globe, in bounds and in the backcountry.
Schlarb-Wolf Productions releases documentary on skiing Silverton’s Hardrock 100 course
This past week, Schlarb-Wolf Productions released the video shot and edited by Noah Howell documenting the first ski attempt of the Hardrock 100 route in Silverton, Colo.
Jordan Manley’s “A Skier’s Journey” returns for its final season
After a three-year hiatus in the Arc’teryx-sponsored series, A Skier’s Journey is back for its fourth and final season. Over three episodes, Manley will explore Iran, China and, finally, will return to his home to film the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia. The Iran episode is available for the first time today.
Expect the Unexpected: Climatologist Alan Betts explains how climate variability will affect winters across the world
In the October issue of Backcountry Magazine, atmospheric scientist Alan Betts talks about the implications of climate change on wintertime precipitation in Japan. And while the status of Japan’s snow is important, it’s part of a larger global-climate equation.
Venture Capital: After closing up shop, Venture Snowboards is back. But is the entire splitboard scene on shaky ground?
Venture Snowboards has announced that they will resume business for winter 2016-17. And while this comes as a relief to the company’s fans, it begs a bigger question about the role and stability of boutique brands in the niche splitboarding market.
