Switzerland Police Looking for Skiers or Snowboarders Responsible for Triggering Avalanche On Tuesday, January 9, in the afternoon an avalanche occurred and slid into the Pizol Ski Area in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. An extensive search was issued, but thankfully, nobody was found buried or injured. However, Swiss police still seek help identifying who was responsible for setting off the slide. Related: Man Killed by Avalanche in Idaho Backcountry Yesterday, 2 Others […] Avalanche John Cunningham | January 12, 2024 0 Comments
Porsche x Head Collaboration Just in Time for the Holidays If buying a new Porsche fresh off the lot is not in this year’s holiday budget, you can at least treat yourself to new Porsche x Head skis and gear. The full lineup of products designed collaboratively by Porsche and Head showcases exactly what happens when two speed-oriented powerhouses join forces. From jackets to skis you can look and feel […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 7, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Ramps Up for Another Ikonic Season With winter knocking on the door and fall fading fast, Palisades Tahoe is prepared for another unforgettable season full of skiing and events. After historic snowfall during the 2022-2023 season brought enjoyable skiing and riding through Independence Day, it is now time to get back to it. Mother Nature has dropped by and blanketed the mountain from summit to base with […] Industry News John Cunningham | November 29, 2023 0 Comments
J Skis Releases Shane McConkey Inspired Saucer Boy Ski Blades Just in time for the ski season to really get going, J Skis out of Burlington, Vermont, just released a radical new pair of ski blades honoring Shane McConkey. The SB Saucerboy Promodel X-Treme II McConkey x J Skis collaboration was made in a limited edition run, and there are only a few pairs left out of the 300 produced […] Industry News John Cunningham | November 27, 2023 0 Comments
What Exactly are “Remotely Triggered” Avalanches? An avalanche, whether massive or minimal, can be detrimental and devastating to anything in its path. There are many different causes and forms of avalanches to be aware of and signs to look for before and while venturing into the backcountry. Coavalancheinfo recently posted a video helping to explain one kind: remotely triggered avalanches. View this post on Instagram A […] Avalanche John Cunningham | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
Sneak Peak of New Powster Smart Goggles Launched on Kickstarter As technology continues to advance, we inherently reap the benefits of remarkable innovation in the ski and snowboard industry. Now, Powster Studios is looking for backers to help fund their recently revealed Neo One Smart Ski Goggles on Kickstarter. The campaign, which started on Monday, October 23, has just about reached the $5,000 goal at the time of writing. These […] Industry News John Cunningham | November 2, 2023 0 Comments
12 Months in a Row Skiing California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains Report from Friday, October 27, 2023 We woke up around 8 a.m. to below-freezing temperatures and bright blue fall skies, unsure what to expect for the day. However, one thing was for sure: we were going to find some snow, strap in, and make a few delightful October turns to accomplish our goal of skiing 12 months straight. I had […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | October 30, 2023 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour Announces New Venue for the 2024 Season After much anticipation, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) calendar for 2024 has officially been released. The Instagram post by FWT recently announced the full season schedule, including a new venue and additional sixth stop on the tour in Georgia. Things will kick off once again this year in Spain at the Baqueira Beret Pro. Then, the athletes take off to […] Industry News John Cunningham | October 24, 2023 0 Comments
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