Here’s a little wake up call and reminder that avalanches can happen at any time…no matter how many people have already skied the slope. All it takes is one small pocket of instability to trigger something bigger that can do a lot more damage. This guy got real lucky! ? [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Video: An Avalanche Reminder
by September 9th, 2008Leave the Climbing Chalk at Home??
by September 8th, 2008We’ve all seen it at the local crag, maybe in the climbing gym or high on an alpine route. Johnny rope-gun gets to the crux of the route, palms sweating from the heat and exertion. He digs into his chalk bag to dry them off before tackling the move. But is all that rock marking [...]
Here it Comes…Ski Journal Volume 2, Issue 3
by September 5th, 2008I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of the next issue of the Ski Journal at Outdoor Retailer a few weeks ago. I’m just now getting around to reading some of the articles and I must say, the quality of the mag (and the stories) seems to be getting better every [...]
Organize Your Ski Quiver
by September 4th, 2008Junk show? Like many of you, I have a hard time finding enough storage for all the toys that you need to live and enjoy life in a mountain town. Luckily, I have a garage to stash a lot of my stuff in, but there still never seems to be enough room for it all. [...]
PSA: Black Diamond Wins Industry Awards for Skis and Boots, Launches SkiBDBoots.com
by September 3rd, 2008Coming off of a record snowfall year for much of the nation, Black Diamond is equally thrilled about Winter 08/09. Specifically, BD won Editor’s Choice from Backcountry Magazine in both boot categories with their new freeride boot the Factor, and Push telemark boot. BD also hauled in Editor’s Choice from Backcountry for the women’s Joule [...]
Letters…Rando Race Training
by September 2nd, 2008Hi Steve. I have finally got my life situated enough that I can dedicate serious time to randonee racing. I plan to race quite a bit this year and want to train accordingly. I was hoping you could share with me some training ideas, whether they be specific exercises, workouts or even a general outline, [...]
Finally!
by September 1st, 2008Happy Labor Day!!! I have to say that I’m really enjoying the weather that came into the valley yesterday…finally. Even if it spoils the Labor Day weekend. No matter…I’ll be working anyway and yesterday afternoon the power got knocked out at the shop for a while with all the extra electricity in the air. It [...]
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