Though I did get out to sample some of the goods from all the snowfall last weekend, I didn’t nearly ski as much of the pow as I would have liked. However, things are finally starting to shape up around these parts and I now just have to get healthy to enjoy it. Luckily, some [...]
Archive for January, 2010
KGB: 5 Feet in 5 Days
by January 31st, 2010Truth In Motion…Tonight!!!
by January 30th, 2010Just a reminder that “Truth in Motion: The US Ski Team’s Road to Vancouver” premieres on Saturday, January 30th at 8/7c on NBC. I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of this film a couple days ago (I’ve watched it twice since then) and I gotta tell you…it is VERY good. The video [...]
Adrenaline Junkie: Avalanche Rescue
by January 29th, 2010Need a wake-up call? Sometimes I do. Holding back from skiing steep exposed runs in epic, bluebird powder conditions isn’t always easy and this video shows that no matter how much you train, avalanche rescue can take a really long time. Especially when you’re not using the proper equipment. Time to play it safe!
Australis: An Antarctic Ski Odyssey
by January 28th, 2010This new trailer by Granite Films brings back so many memories of skiing in Antarctica. Here, Jim Surette documents Chris Davenport, Stian Hagen and Andrea Binning on their trip to Antarctica last November. The three, along with a film crew and guides, traveled to the white continent on the Australis and will release the full [...]
Backcountry Film Festival in Victor on Thursday
by January 27th, 2010Well, after having the chills all through work yesterday, I’m now officially sick. I usually like to sweat out a cold, but today’s dawn patrol didn’t really seem to help and I’m looking forward to vegging out and resting for the remainder of the day. Speaking of vegging, and for all you Teton Valley skiers, [...]
Fat Skis and Snow Compaction
by January 26th, 2010Sooo…while surfing the inter-webz both in the past and more recently, I’ve read some chatter about how fat skis might contribute to more avalanches, since they produce less skier compaction of the snow. At first I was skeptical, but after thinking about it more, I guess I can see how it might be true. Many [...]
Now That’s a Climbing Video!!!
by January 25th, 2010Yeah, yeah, yeah I know. This is a backcountry skiing website and I’m a total gaper compared to Colin Haley when it comes to mixed climbing…or probably any kind of climbing for that matter. BUT…this is a freaking sick video if you ask me. Some don’t like the music…but I tend to be a fan [...]
Winter Outdoor Retailer…Black Diamond Neve/Swift
by January 23rd, 2010I made it back to Jackson safety last night even though it was very slow going and snowing profusely over Teton Pass when I drove over around 10pm. Sure wish I was going skiing today. None-the-less, here are a couple new Black Diamond products that I thought were worth mentioning. New 2010 Black Diamond Neve [...]
Winter Outdoor Retailer…Ortovox 3+
by January 22nd, 2010Like most of the buzz in the backcountry world these days, especially in alpine touring, I think the future of the sport and the gear is focused on lighter, faster, better. In the transceiver market, the technology to separate, mark and locate buried transceivers is already here, but now the main goal is just to [...]
More AT Boot Offerings From Scarpa/Garmont
by January 21st, 2010Man, the AT boot world just continues to grow on both ends of the spectrum for next year. New boots from Scarpa and Garmont hit both the light and stiff category, as well as in the bright colored and drab UPS brown category. The 2010/11 Scarpa Mobe. I know some of you out there don’t [...]
GORE-TEX Immersion Magic
by January 20th, 2010Here is a little video of what Gore-Tex calls the Immersion Challenge. Basically, it shows how liquid water (or sweat) can change into a vapor and travel through their e-PTPE membrane…keeping you dry. Nearly all current gloves with Gore-Tex in them are made with these hand shaped inserts tacked at the fingers and sandwiched between [...]
Get Stoked With New Dynafit and Arc’teryx Products
by January 18th, 2010Just a quick down a dirty update on some new products that are sure to have some serious buzz both at this year’s Outdoor Retailer and next winter. I’m down here at Snowbird at the Cliff lodge for a preview of some products before the hustle and bustle of the actual trade show and it [...]
Snow King to Snowbird…and Some New G3 Products
by January 18th, 2010After a little session on Snow King this morning, I’m on my way to Snowbird today for a couple days of pre Outdoor Retailer stoke. But, since Genuine Guide Gear (G3) isn’t going to be at the trade show this year, I got a preview of some of what’s new last week. Nothing earth shattering [...]
Dartmouth Couloir Tour
by January 16th, 2010Reed Finlay skis in front of Table Mountain. Although our snowpack isn’t the greatest up here in the Tetons so far this year, there is still a lot of great skiing to be had and when the bigger lines aren’t filled in yet, it’s better to focus on obscure runs and long tours. It’s probably [...]
“Slippery Race Suit” to Debut at Olympics
by January 15th, 2010Hey, the Winter Olympics only come around every four years…so might as well give ski racing a little love while they are in the spotlight. Looks like we have a good shot of getting some medals in many of the ski disciplines…so that is cool too! You know it’s a competitive sport when the winner [...]
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