Switzerland’s 17/18 Season Was One For the Books The Swiss Alps witnessed record snowfall over the 17/18 season, making it one to remember. After three consecutive low snow years, they were hit with a season that is anticipated only once every 75 years. Snowfall reached up to 740cm in places like Engelberg, twice the normal average, making it the most impressive winter since 1999. The WSL Institute of Snow and Alavanche Research SLF […] Weather Katy Shipley | May 11, 2018 0 Comments
New Guinness World Record in Snow Biking A new Guinness World Record has been set in the ski industry. Hermann Koch and Herald Brenter set the record for the greatest vertical distance on a ski bob/snow bike in 24 hours (team of two) in Obertauern, Salzburg. They accumulated 208,786 ft. in 24 hours– a feat of motivation and teamwork. Guinness World Record reports, “They only had a […] Industry News Katy Shipley | May 10, 2018 0 Comments
Swedish Ski Area Reaches New Heights Thanks to Amazon Data Center What could an Amazon Web Services Data Center and a Swedish ski area possibly have in common? Rocks. 100,000 tons to be exact. The construction of Amazon’s new data center in Stockholm, Sweden led to an abundance of rocks donated to the Vilsta Ski Area. Amazon’s donation expedited the ski area’s improvement plans so much, the changes are expected to be seen by the […] Industry News Katy Shipley | May 9, 2018 1 Comment
Super Grom Bobo Gallagher is One Brave Kid Bobo Gallagher is not your average 8-year-old. He spends his free time paddling on the open ocean and attending Zane Schweitzer’s youth program, the InZane Super Grom Program. This Maui local trained every weekend in preparation for the the OluKai Ho’olaule’a Standup Paddleboarding race this year. He was the youngest to enter the under-17 division. This grom may be young, but that […] Surf Katy Shipley | May 4, 2018 1 Comment
This 98-Year-Old Legend Makes Health and Happiness Look Easy Next time you are feeling lazy, let Klaus Obermeyer, the CEO and Founder of Sport Obermeyer motivate you. At 98 years young, Obermeyer is active, skis, and owns the company he started in 1947. The Obermeyer story beats many of the health and lifestyle crazes out there. Plus, he makes it looks so simple. “Obermeyer swims half a mile, […] Industry News Katy Shipley | May 3, 2018 0 Comments
Spring Has Sprung: Warm Weather Backcountry Tips to Help You Extend Your Ski Season Sunshine, corn snow, and warm temperatures make springtime a backcountry paradise. When the chairlifts stop spinning, but there’s still some runs to be had, slap on the skins and consider the following: The Conditions Spring can be a wonderful mix of winter and summer, which means conditions may vary. Stay up to date with current storm cycles, know what your […] Conditions Report Katy Shipley | May 2, 2018 0 Comments
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe, NV Takes Their Mountain Patrol To The Next Level Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has received a permit which approves Advanced Life Support care for emergencies on the mountain. Issued by the Nevada Department of Health Emergency Medical Services Division, it allows them to oversee advanced medical practices, and have full control over the hiring process for paramedics. On mountain paramedics are incredibly useful, and Mt. Rose plans on gathering more on their team. Advanced Life Support […] Industry News Katy Shipley | April 26, 2018 0 Comments
Know Before You Go: Altitude is Everything Incredible peaks, challenging terrain, extreme climates; it’s what mountain folk thrive on. High altitude landscapes have drawn in mountaineers for years, but there are still things that leave us at the mercy of Mother Nature. In this case, it is a rare, but life-threatening occurrence called High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE. Without proper acclimation, HAPE can happen to an […] Industry News Katy Shipley | October 1, 2017 0 Comments
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