SnowBrains Forecast: 30+ Inches on Tap For South America This Weekend A powerful winter storm is currently hammering South America. By early next week, most resorts should have totals ranging between 20 and 40 inches, building on what has already been an impressive start to their season. An exceptionally strong low-pressure system is sitting just off the southern tip of Argentina, allowing cold air to pool in Chile and Argentina […] Weather Clay Malott | July 19, 2022 0 Comments
Preview: WNDR Alpine 2023 Lineup This week, WNDR Alpine unveiled its 2023 lineup. WNDR is well known as the industry leader in sustainability and environmentally friendly engineering, so it’s always cool to see what new products they’ve been cooking up in the lab over the past year! I’m a big fan of WNDR Alpine’s skis after having tested the Vital 100 Camber and Reverse Camber models, […] Industry News Clay Malott | July 18, 2022 0 Comments
5 Largest Ski Resort Vertical Drops in the World Skiing is fueled by vertical: without elevation and pitch, the greatest sport on Earth would not be possible. When skiers think about vertical drops, Revelstoke typically comes to mind. Revelstoke, located in interior British Columbia, boasts a whopping 5,620-ft of skiable elevation. However, surprisingly, several European resorts put Revelstoke’s vertical to shame. #5: 7,283′ – Alpe d’Huez, France #4: 7,283′ – Les 2 […] Brains Clay Malott | June 21, 2022 3 Comments
Gear Review: Pomoca Climb 2.0 Skins This spring, I had the opportunity to test the Pomoca Climb 2.0 skins. I’ve been a huge fan of Pomoca skins since switching from another brand in 2019, so I was super excited to get on a new pair this spring! I was able to test the Climb 2.0s over 11 days this spring, where I was able to test them […] Gear Clay Malott | June 20, 2022 2 Comments
Gear Review: Outdoor Research RadiantX Gloves This past season, I had the opportunity to test the Outdoor Research RadiantX gloves. In my opinion, gloves are often an afterthought to more prominent layers like jackets and pants. However, gloves are one of the only layers that can truly either make or break a day, so having a good pair is incredibly important for having fun in the […] Gear Clay Malott | June 19, 2022 0 Comments
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Skytour AscentShell Kit This past season, I had the opportunity to test Outdoor Research’s new Skytour AscentShell kit. 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, unbiased review of the kit – both the shell and the bibs. Reviewer Stats: Name: Clay Malott Days with the Skytour […] Gear Clay Malott | June 18, 2022 0 Comments
Satellites: The Secret Weapon of Modern Weather Forecasting Satellite observations are a vital component of modern weather forecasting. By providing a bird’s eye view of the atmosphere, satellites give forecasters a much better understanding of the large-scale weather patterns that impact our daily lives. One of the most important applications of satellite data is in the development of numerical weather prediction models. These models are used to forecast […] Clay Malott | June 3, 2022 3 Comments
Trip Report: Mt. Shasta Summit and Ski With Blackbird Mountain Guides Report from 29th & 30th May 2022 Over the long weekend, I had the pleasure of climbing and skiing Mt. Shasta with Blackbird Mountain Guides, based in Truckee, California. Blackbird has an excellent track record of safe, successful summits, so I was super excited to join a guided trip to the summit. After spending the night in Redding on Saturday, […] Clay Malott | June 2, 2022 1 Comment
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