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Independence Range, NV, Trip Report: Powsurf Adventuring and Learning Snowmobiles with SledNV

Trip Report from February 2024 The beating heart of the Wild West is alive as ever in the remote mountain ranges of Nevada. Deep powder, big faces, and steep lines reside with limitless potential—they are seemingly everywhere and nowhere at the same time. Related: Ruby Mountains, NV, Trip Report: A Windy, Wild, 2-Day Backcountry Snowmobile/Ski Experience with Sled NV In […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | September 16, 2024
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Trip Report: The Sensational Views of a Ski Adventure on Cerro Lopez, Argentina

Report from August 29, 2024 One of the most gorgeous places on Earth is Bariloche, Argentina’s 6,811′ Cerro Lopez. The most breathtaking hike of my life was summiting this mountain and taking its north ridge right down into Lake Nahuel Huapi in March 2009. In July 2009, I skied from just above Refugio Lopez but never from the summit proper. […]

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Miles Clark | September 1, 2024
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Taos Ski Valley, NM, Via Ferrata Trip Report: Taking Summer Adventure to New Heights

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Long after the snow is gone and ski crowds die down, some resorts hibernate, patiently waiting for snowfall. Summertime at Taos Ski Valley is hardly a ghost town. Especially for its Via Ferrata, which allows outdoor enthusiasts to take their adventure to new heights, far above Kachina Peak. Visiting Taos Ski Valley in the summer is like escaping through a […]

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Aunika Skogen | August 26, 2024
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Taos, NM, Bike Park Report: Spice Up Your Summer With a Visit to New Mexico

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Known for its gnarly terrain and rich ski history, Taos Ski Valley is nestled in the shadow of New Mexico’s tallest point:  Wheeler Peak. With a past dating back to the 1950s, Taos has been a world-class ski destination for many. But it’s so much more than just a ski resort. Taos Ski Valley is a community centered around the […]

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Aunika Skogen | July 29, 2024
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Mt. Bachelor, OR, Gravity Bike Camp Trip Report: The Most Fun Kids Can Have on Two Wheels

Report for July 15-17, 2024 When searching the Pacific Northwest for a bike camp for my two oldest boys, there were plenty of options. One of the top camps recommended was the Gravity Bike Camps at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon. I looked into it further, and it met all my criteria. It was within driving distance, and the dates fit perfectly […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 19, 2024
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Trip Report: 10,358′ South Sister Volcano – South Face | Three Sisters Wilderness, OR

Report from Thursday, June 6, 2024 Driving north from Mount Shasta, having failed to reach the volcano’s summit, I was itching for another shot as I crossed state lines.  The Cascade Line reared its bony spine out my driver’s side window; miles of low, rolling, seemingly unexciting forest were interrupted every so often by a massive snow-capped volcano that rudely […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | June 12, 2024
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Trip Report: Snowbird, UT | “Pipeline Couloir”

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Report from June 5, 2024 Yesterday was my last ski day of the Northern Hemisphere winter. Ski day #190. Ski day #463 of the past 546 days. I’ve been skiing 6 days per week for 17 months straight (78 weeks). I’m exhausted… 11,489′ American Fork Twin Peak, UT “Pipeline Couloir” Details Summit (actually a notch):  11,300′ Car:  7,900′ Vertical From Car:  […]

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Miles Clark | June 6, 2024
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Trip Report: Black Mountain – “North Face Chutes” | Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA

Report from June 1, 2024 I was exhausted the past week after skiing 461 of the past 541 days. Yesterday was no exception. I searched for an easy one. One that wouldn’t end me… Black Mountain in Virginia Lakes appeared just right. 11,770′ Black Mountain “North Face Chutes” Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA Summit (actually a ridgeline):  11,700 feet Car:  9,800 feet […]

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Miles Clark | June 3, 2024
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