The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of its dangers is vital to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing, but early season snow coverage […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 20, 2023 4 Comments
Why a Narrower Backcountry Ski May Be Best for You In today’s day and age, it seems like wide skis continue to get more and more popular. While the mid-fat ski has brought a powder revolution with increased flotation, there are also severe downsides to a wide ski, especially in the backcountry. Related: Wide Skis and Your Knees: Bigger Isn’t Always Better First of all, we must define a “fat ski.” […] Backcountry Clay Malott | October 11, 2023 3 Comments
Gear Review: Elevenate Bec de Rosses Jacket & Pants Last season, I had the opportunity to test Elevenate’s new Bec de Rosses kit. This is my unbiased review of the kit – both the shell and the bibs. I’ve broken the review into five sections: fit, uphill performance, protection from the elements, miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” Reviewer Stats: Name: Clay Malott Days with the Bec de Rosses […] Gear Review Clay Malott | September 20, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2023-2024 WNDR Alpine Intention 108 Review written by Bob Crowder; Aspen, Colorado. Reviewer Stats: Name: Bob Crowder Days skied on the 2023-2024 WNDR Intention 108: 10 Height: 6’2” Weight: 175lbs Skiing Level: Expert Boots Used: Scarpa Maestrale RS Bindings Used: ATK Raider Testing Location: Aspen, Colorado Technical specifications: Dimensions: 137-108-128mm Radius: 21.5m @ 188cm Weight: 2000 @ 188cm Lengths available: 164, 170, 176, 182, 188, […] Gear Review Clay Malott | July 9, 2023 0 Comments
8 Reasons Why Spring Is the Best Time of Year to Ski When thinking about skiing, the first season that comes to mind is winter. Winter, of course, is the peak of the ski season. Everyone knows that skiing exists in the spring, but people don’t understand how spectacular spring skiing truly is. Here are the top eight reasons why spring skiing is the best time of year to ski. Related: The 6 Best […] Clay Malott | April 28, 2023 0 Comments
Corn Snow: The Powder of Summer As the season comes to a close, many skiers reminisce about the effortless feeling of floating and darting through powder. As the sun gets higher and the temperatures warm, most assume that feeling to be gone until next season. But with some work and planning, you can still obtain that sensation 365 days a year—the secret: corn. Related: 8 Reasons Why […] Backcountry Clay Malott | April 28, 2023 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108 The 2022-2023 WNDR Alpine Intention 108. Credit: WNDR AlpineThis season, I had the opportunity to test WNDR Alpine’s revamped Intention 108 skis. Unfortunately, I tore my ACL in early January, leaving me with just three days of experience on these skis. Fortunately, another gear tester has been thoroughly putting these skis through their paces in every condition imaginable this spring; […] Gear Review Clay Malott | April 5, 2023 0 Comments
Review: Backpacker’s Pantry Freeze-Dried Meals – A Skier’s Tasty Companion As a skier, you know that staying fueled and energized during your adventures is crucial. Whether you’re carving down a resort or poking around in the backcountry, it’s essential to have access to nutritious and delicious meals to keep you going. Enter Backpacker’s Pantry, a brand that offers a variety of freeze-dried meals catered to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts. […] Clay Malott | April 3, 2023 0 Comments
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