Gear Review: RAB Khroma Kinetic Kit This past season, I had the opportunity to test RAB’s Khroma Kinetic touring kit. From November to June, I tested this kit in every condition imaginable; from nuking January storm days to cloudless May bluebird days. I’ve broken the review up into 5 sections: fit, uphill performance, protection from the elements, miscellaneous pros/cons, and “the bottom line.” This is my initial, […] Gear Clay Malott | September 5, 2022 1 Comment
SnowBrains Review: Aleck 006 Wireless Helmet Audio This past season, I had the opportunity to test the Aleck 006, Aleck’s new flagship product. In this review, I’ll be evaluating the Aleck 006 system in comfort, sound quality, functionality, and ease of use. Comfort The Aleck 006 is compatible with nearly every modern helmet. These days, most helmets feature pockets in the ear flaps for headphones, so compatibility […] Gear Clay Malott | August 29, 2022 2 Comments
Gear Review: 2022-2023 TGR Higher Cylindrical Goggles This spring, I had the opportunity to test Teton Gravity Research’s brand new Higher Cylindrical Goggles. Over the course of roughly 20 days, I was able to thoroughly experience these goggles’ performance in absolutely every condition imaginable, from bluebird sunny days to stormy whiteouts. In this review, I’ll be evaluating the goggles in both fit and performance. Fit Straight out of […] Gear Clay Malott | August 28, 2022 0 Comments
Gear Review: 2022-2023 Scarpa 4-Quattro XT Boot This review was written by Jeff Jacka; Snoqualmie Pass, Washington. This spring, I had the opportunity to test out Scarpa’s new 4-Quattro boot series (pizza, anyone?), specifically the XT, the beefiest boot in the new lineup. As SnowBrains has done in the past, this review is broken up into several sections: initial impressions, fit, uphill performance, downhill performance, miscellaneous pros/cons, […] Gear Clay Malott | August 22, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: First Significant Snow of the Season on Tap For Colorado This Weekend Forecast written by Clay Malott on August 18th, 2022, 10 pm PST Late this week and weekend, a weak low-pressure system will move through Colorado, bringing the first significant snowfall of the 2022-2023 season. The snowfall will be relegated to points mostly above 14,000 feet, although snowflakes are possible at times down to 13,000 feet. Related: First Snow of the […] Weather Clay Malott | August 18, 2022 0 Comments
DPS 2022-2023 Dreamtime Event Starts Today DPS Skis has kicked off its annual Dreamtime event today (July 25) until August 10, ushering in its next generation of equipment along with its only sale of the year. Here’s your guide for all-things-Dreamtime. Starting off with some of DPS’ new limited-edition products. DPS’ Powderworks skis are released in limited quantities once a year during Dreamtime and their unique […] Industry News Clay Malott | July 25, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: 1+ Foot Possible for New Zealand This Week Early this week, a strong winter storm will push through New Zealand, dumping 1+ feet at many resorts around the country. The highest totals will be located on along the eastern central mountains on the southern island. Accumulation will begin on the northern island on Monday morning into the afternoon. Since the storm system is carrying significant air and moisture from […] Weather Clay Malott | July 23, 2022 1 Comment
Where Does Wildfire Smoke Go? Year after year, it seems like wildfire season is a perennial experience shared by millions in the Western United States. Millions upon millions of tons of smoke and ash drift into the atmosphere, causing hazy skies, electric red sunsets, and stiflingly poor air quality. However, what happens to this smoke? Does it circulate in the atmosphere forever? Does it magically vanish? Related: […] Fire Clay Malott | July 21, 2022 1 Comment
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