Gear Review: 2021-2022 WNDR Alpine Vital 100 Last season, I had the pleasure of testing the 2020-2021 WNDR Alpine Vital 100 Camber ski. That was among my favorite skis that I tested last season; so much so that I came back for more this season. I had the opportunity to test the updated version of the ski in a reverse camber configuration, which presents various pros and cons […] Gear Clay Malott | May 22, 2022 0 Comments
Round Top, CA – Crescent Moon Couloir Report: Great Line, Great Snow, Great Weather, Great Day! Report from Saturday 14th May, 2022 Inspired by Miles’ descent of the Crescent a few days ago, we made the four-hour haul up to South Lake Tahoe on Friday night to ski Round Top’s Crescent Moon Couloir on Saturday. The last time I skied the Crescent was in March 2020. It felt great to be back in that zone. We […] Trip Report Clay Malott | May 14, 2022 0 Comments
Rossignol Essential: The World’s First Recyclable Ski In celebration of Earth Day today, 4/22, Rossignol unveiled the world’s first-ever recyclable ski: the Essential. The Essential lineup will be available in limited quantities for the 2022-2023 season. Related: Chris Davenport and Bode Miller’s Daily Driver: SCARPA’s New 4-Quattro Series Boots According to Rossignol, more than 75% of the ski is 100% recyclable. So how do they do it? The ski […] Industry News Clay Malott | April 22, 2022 2 Comments
Gear Review: 2021-2022 Black Crows Serpo 93 This past fall, Black Crows added three new skis, one of which was the Serpo 93. Designed to have one foot in the on-piste and one foot in the off-piste world, the Serpo aims to satisfy any skier. Here’s what Black Crows has to say about the ski: “With 93mm at the waist, it’s a good carver, it’s there to really […] Gear Clay Malott | April 2, 2022 0 Comments
Is Alpine-X the Future of Snowsports? Brought to you by Alpine-X As human-induced climate change continues to warm the planet, ski season will likely become shorter and shorter, with decreased snowfall and increased rainfall. Warming may cause Spring-like temperatures during Winter for resorts around the world and may cause coastal regions, such as California and the Pacific Northwest, to lose their season forever. One Virginia company hopes […] Industry News Clay Malott | March 25, 2022 0 Comments
Mt. Lassen, CA Report: Spring Corn and Winter Powder Report from Saturday & Sunday 12-13th March 2022 This weekend, we ventured up to Mt. Lassen in Northern California to see if we could find any good snow – despite it being over two months since the last big snowfall. We left Red Bluff at about 6:45 on Saturday morning and made the roughly one-hour drive up to the Kohm […] Trip Report Clay Malott | March 13, 2022 2 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: PNW to Receive 35+” This Week Summary A major, prolonged storm system is forecasted to bring significant accumulations to the Pacific Northwest. Snow levels will hover between 3,000 and 5,000 feet for the majority of the storm, meaning all resort base areas will receive rain accumulations, as well, especially on Monday night and Tuesday morning during the most intense precipitation. Once the storm ebbs on Friday, […] Weather Clay Malott | March 12, 2022 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Beijing Olympics On Tap For 4-6″ This Weekend In Rare Winter Storm Summary A rare winter storm will bring 4-6″ to the Beijing Olympics skiing and snowboarding venue this weekend. Temperatures will dip below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-17.7C), making for chilly but refreshing skiing and riding conditions. 4-6 inches: what’s the big deal? What makes this storm so impressive is the drought-like climate that the region typically experiences during this time of year. During […] Clay Malott | February 11, 2022 0 Comments
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