Clay Malott

Skier, mountaineer, meteorologist.
284 Articles

Snowmass, CO Report: Perfect Corn and Lightweight Powder in One Run

https://youtu.be/bXqKMORfbNg Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Monday, November…

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Snowmass, CO Trip Report: Wind-buffed Powder on Sharks

https://youtu.be/vbnG8X02Cos Report from Sunday, November 15, 2020 Today was day one of…

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Your Best Friend or Worst Enemy: Snowpack Temperature Gradient Explained

When talking about avalanches and backcountry risk, the term "weak layer" seems…

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VIDEO: Basic Snow Forecasting Tools and How to Use Them

https://youtu.be/eUdBMs5E_Ro I made this video to help skiers understand some tools and…

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Study: During COVID, Is Flying Safer Than Grocery Shopping?

Last week, Harvard researchers asserted that flying on a plane during COVID…

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Early November Snow Forecast Analysis: Warm and Wet for PNW, Bone Dry for Intermountain West

I analyzed several forecasts and compiled my predictions for the first two…

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VIDEO: Winter WURL Traverse on Skis – 4 Days, 3 Nights, and 36 Miles in Primetime Ski Terrain

https://youtu.be/v6_q72iJjyI "The Wasatch Ultimate Ridge Linkup (WURL) is a litmus test for…

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VIDEO: October Turns on Heliotrope Ridge, WA

Skiable snow is on the ground in Washington state! While resorts open in…

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