Patagonia Backcountry Report: An Unexpectedly Fantastic Powder Day Report from August 17, 2023 I awoke late today and lazed around the house as I watched the local mountains submerge themselves in deep, wet clouds. It didn’t really look like a good time. At about 11 am, I decided I should go up there and have a look despite knowing for certain the snow wouldn’t be good and the […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand, Report: Fresh And Playful With Promise Of More Report from August 16, 2023 A delectable dollop of mighty fine fresh snow has put a jig in the step of those staunchly skillful skiers & riders cruising Ohau Snowfields and the surrounding Mackenzie District. The region enjoyed as much as 40 centimeters of much-celebrated white stuff, 10 of those blanketing Ohau, specifically. One small part of what makes a New […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 17, 2023 0 Comments
Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report: Winter Comes To Call In High Country Report from August 12 & 13, 2023 It’s been a lively game of storm cloud cat & mouse above the jagged peaks of Otago’s majestic high country and revered Ohau Snowfields. And patience has won the day. Ohau’s been in the newsreels recently, as the magical place is up for sale. But today all attention is on the forecast. Broody […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Beat the Heat this Summer and Hit Big SNOW American Dream Indoor Ski Resort, NJ Summer is in full swing and temperatures across the country have been heating up which makes skiers and riders seeking out other activities to do. Some turn to mountain biking, trail running, kayaking, or any other sport to do while we wait for the snow to start falling again in the winter. There is one option that can help those trying […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Patagonia Backcountry Report: 18ºF & Windy as Hell | “The Labyrinth” Chutes in Silky Powder Labyrinth Chute #2 Video: Report from August 11, 2023 Yesterday morning was an unknown. It had snowed a heavy 6″ the previous day and it wasn’t clear exactly how much it had snowed overnight but it was clear that it had finally gotten cold. Only the upper mountain zones had gotten snow the previous day. Labyrinth Chute #1 Video: The […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
Bariloche, Argentina Report: Riding to the Mountain in Style, Great Slushy Skiing, & Making the Best of Everyday Report from August 9, 2023 Yesterday started with driving rain & howling wind at Cerro Catedral ski resort in Bariloche, Argentina. I stayed in bed… Then I saw the sun pop out a bit. I geared up and headed out for a look. The weather turned darn right nice. Warm, light wind, and sunshine. I ran into Agos and Fran […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | August 10, 2023 0 Comments
Cardrona Alpine Resort, New Zealand Report: Good Cover And Great Times Served Daily A leader among the New Zealand recreation community, Cardrona Alpine Resort (Cardy’s for short) is a go-to epicenter for awesomeness this winter season. With its lofty roost above picturesque Wanaka, NZ, Cardrona is chilling comfortably upon a reliable snowpack thanks to periodic but tenacious snowfalls. It’s offered-up good cover across the resort’s ruffly 1800 feet of vertical rise. Its seven […] Conditions Report Paulie | August 10, 2023 0 Comments
Patagonia Backcountry Report: Making Lemonade Outta Lemons… Then My Backpack Fell 1,000′ Down a Chute Report from August 5 & 6, 2023 OK, so it rained to the top around here last week then froze hard. It’s been tough to find worthwhile skiing and riding. We know, because we’ve been out there trying to make it work and occasionally getting beat down by firm conditions. Thursday, we finally found some soft snow. It wasn’t magical, […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | August 7, 2023 1 Comment
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