Electronic Noise: How Your Smartphone May Affect Your Avalanche Beacon’s Performance Avalanche transceivers are the most important piece of gear we use in the backcountry. The lives of us and our partners rely entirely on our beacons working well. One of the things that may interfere with the proper function of a transceiver is electronic noise. Related: Avalanche Beacons: Where’s The Best Place To Wear Them? Essentially any battery-powered device causes […] Avalanche Jason Ringenberg | January 19, 2021 0 Comments
Abajo Mountains Trip Report: The Utah Ski Hut You’ve Probably Never Heard Of… In a remote mountain range hidden away in the desert of southeast Utah, there is a cozy hut perched on an impressive mountain ridgeline. Right outside the door, there are endless possibilities for powder skiing and riding. From low angle trees to 2000 foot long open bowls, it’s nearly impossible to go wrong. The best part? There’s nobody else there. […] Trip Report Jason Ringenberg | January 16, 2020 1 Comment
The Health Benefits Of Skiing: One of the greatest things about skiing is that it gives you a huge workout without even realizing it. But just how healthy is skiing for us? Can we justify skipping the gym this week if we went skiing? Let’s find out! Balance and Coordination. Skiing greatly enhances our ability to coordinate our bodies. The agility needed to make controlled turns, quickly […] Jason Ringenberg | April 5, 2019 0 Comments
Sierra At Tahoe, CA Conditions Report: 493″ At The Summit | Excellent Parks and Groomed Conditions Report from March 25, 2019 It was beautiful at Sierra today. The day started overcast and windy, then turned to beautiful bluebird and sunny conditions! We spent the day lapping Grandview, which is, of course, the standard at Sierra. The lift accesses nearly all of the terrain sierra offers, which makes getting to the goods fast and straightforward. We found excellent, […] Weather Jason Ringenberg | March 29, 2019 0 Comments
Petition Filed To Raise Eldora Resort, CO Safety Standards Following Lift Accident Eldora Resort, Coloradan A 6-year-old Ski School student named Marielle Larrimer fell from a lift at Eldora Ski Resort on February 22nd. Marielle was loaded on the lift with another ski school student when she fell from the chair, injuring her pelvis and leg. The lift did not come equipped with safety bars. Marielle began the lift ride only partially loaded on […] Jason Ringenberg | March 15, 2019 3 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA Report: 628″ at the Summit | Soft Snow and Excellent Coverage. Report from March 7th, 2019. Upper Mountain looking Unreal! The Sierra Nevada has been incredible this season. With 628″ of snowfall at this summit so far this season, Mammoth has the deepest snowpack in the United States. It hasn’t stopped snowing in a month! Because of the rapid snowfall following a 16″ storm, the avalanche conditions became dangerous in the Eastern […] Weather Jason Ringenberg | March 7, 2019 0 Comments
You Can Own This Colorado Ski Area For $1.5-Million A day on the hill Unofficial Networks Sharktooth Ski Area has been put up for sale. The 18-acre resort is no longer in operation and you can own it for a cool $1.5-million. The resort near Greely Colorado operated from 1971 to 1986. It boasts views of the Poudre River Valley and Longs Peak. The highest point on the summit is 4750 […] Industry News Jason Ringenberg | March 1, 2019 0 Comments
Colorado Is On Track For The Worst Avalanche Season On Record. Be careful out there! MSN Colorado is known for its unstable snowpack, but this season has been especially troublesome. The Rocky Mountain State and the Continental snowpack that it receives can spell trouble for backcountry users. This season has seen 56 people caught in 42 avalanches as of January 31st, 2018. So far, 2018/19 is on track to be the deadliest season […] Avalanche Jason Ringenberg | February 15, 2019 0 Comments
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