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Photos From TODAY On Teton Pass!

Some images taken TODAY on Teton Pass to get you stoked/make you jealous. - Charles Jonas (all photos by Logan Baltozer unless noted otherwise)

What Do You Think About A Sunscreen Pill?

Photo Credit: health.howstuffworks Scientists are saying a new sunscreen pill may be available on the market within the next five years. Current research has been studying the way coral protects itself … Read More

It Doesn’t Seem Like Andy Wirth Likes Us Much | The Game of “Y.A.R.” Must Be Activated

Andy Wirth was recently at a San Francisco event where he was discussing specifics on the changes and upgrades on tap for Squaw Valley.   When a member of the … Read More

Mammoth Opening Day Report | Full-On Park Jumps

Opening day at Mammoth went down yesterday and it’s likely some of the best skiing and riding in North America right now.  Here’s how it went down: by:  Colin Farrel … Read More

BASE Jumping Off a Diving Board Into the Abyss | Red Bull Air Force | Bridge Day

words & edit by: Tim Dutton Bridge Day, in Fayetteville West Virginia is the coolest event in the whole wide world and I was lucky enough to be invited to … Read More

The “Nothing Else Matters” Full Film is Ready to Watch Now!!!

The waiting game and teases are over, and right here is the full 26 minute feature film from Legs of Steel, “Nothing Else Matters”. This movie is sick!!! There’s a little … Read More

Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane Helicopter Pulling the Pulse Towers at Squaw | Did you every take a ride in the Pulse?

KSL’s on mountain changes as part of the Squaw Valley Renaissance have largely been out of sight if not out of mind this summer but today’s work was hard to … Read More

The Ski-Wine-Board-Brew Fest Will Return to the Bay Area this November | TGR and MSP Among Those To Help SnowBomb Anchor the Weekend

This November SnowBomb will bring another lively weekend of top-notch winter focussed events to the Bay Area. Festival founder Jim McAlpine shared, “Our Ski-Wine-Board-Brew festival is the premier attraction leading up … Read More

Off The Wall S*#T | Surfer Rides Great White Shark on the Oregon Coast

Photo Credit: cracked There is no typo in the title. Recently, an Oregon surfer was out in the water, felt a bump, and suddenly had his feet planted on the … Read More

Federal Bill That “Allows” Off-Season Ski Resort Activities Passes The House | Snowboarding On Public Lands Still Illegal ???

Photo Credit: people.tribe Back in July we reported on a federal bill that was introduced to help expand summer uses at ski resorts. Remember? It was the same bill that … Read More

Northstar To Open New Sidecountry Terrain This Season | Boundary Expansion, Guided Tours, & Cat Skiing

Photo Credit: tahoebest.com Northstar made an announcement Monday that they will be expanding their boundaries this season. As part of the mulit-part plan, Northstar will add sidecountry access on two areas … Read More

Nordica USA Pays Fine Over Defective Skis | Allegations State They Knew Their Product Was Defective, But Failed To Act/Report As Required By Federal Law

Back in the fall of 2008, Nordica USA, a major brand ski and boot manufacturer were served with about 200 warranty claims related to a pair of their skis. Apparently, … Read More

Grant Gunderson – Photographers Favorites: Photo Gallery

Grant Gunderson is kicking some serious ass in the ski industry right now. If you haven’t heard of him yet, you’re in for a real treat because Grant has agreed … Read More

October Patch Skiing | Conditions Update Squaw Valley, CA | 12 Consecutive Months of Turns Don’t Come Around Here Often

I just had to get in a few more turns on the old snow at Squaw before this season’s first storm rolled in. It’s not every year that you can … Read More

Super Ski Star Jen Hudak | “Moving Mountains” Webisode Series

If you don’t already know, you should; Jen Hudak is a charger. Jen is clearly one of the top female freeskiers on the planet right now and shows no signs … Read More

10th Annual Oktoberfest This Saturday at Squaw! | Yodeling Contest, Brat Toss, Lederhosen | Come Get your Genießen On!

Here, try playing this song while you read. It’s not everyday that you’re encouraged to dress up, drink beer, yodel, and throw sausages. Take advantage of those days when they … Read More

Royal Gorge, CA Defaults On Loan | Is This An Indicator Of The Ski Industry’s Current Economic Health?

Photo Credit: sfgate Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe, CA is currently in the midst of some major financial trouble. They’re the largest cross-country ski resort in the … Read More

The 16th Lake Tahoe Marathon | This Sunday, September 25th, 2011

Photo credit: southlaketahoe Get ready for a runners party this Sunday all around the Tahoe Basin. Marathon related events have been in town and  popping since Thursday all over Tahoe. All … Read More

Guns R’ Roses Original Bassist Duff McKagan Gets His Own Signature Snowboard

We can already see it now…80′s party at Squaw…some dude will be dressed to the “T” in old GNR garb, rocking the Duff McKagan signature board. He will be cool, … Read More

The 12th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championships | Win Your Wife’s Weight In Beer!!!

Photo Credit: theskichannel On October 8th, Sunday River Ski Resort in Maine will host the 12th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship (NAWCC). 51 couples are entered in this year’s free … Read More

Check Out The Winners From The International Freeski Film Festival | Tons Of Ski Footage Linked| Are You Surprised With The Selections?

After four days of partying and film watching the winners of the fifth annual International Freeski Film Festival (IF3) have been announced. The event took place north of the border in … Read More

Burning Man 2011 Home | A Video Tribute

A local Squallywood Burner passed this youtube on to us, a video that’s been going around in attendee circles for a few days now. KJ and Stefan Spins created the … Read More

Hunter Mountain Ski Resort Installs A Memorial To Celebrate The Lives Of Those Lost on 9/11

Photo Credit: onthesnow.com This past Saturday, Hunter Mountain ski area in New York honored the men and women lost to the 9/11 tragedies. The 9/11 memorial dedication was constructed with actual … Read More

Respected Pro Skiers and Snowboarders Lobby Congress for Climate Change Protections | Are You Part of the 2% still Questioning It?

Photo Credit: snowboardermag Several of of the most well known, well respected individuals in the ski and snowboard world will be in Washington this week, speaking on behalf of not only … Read More

Want A Pass To Access EVERY Ski Resort in the U.S. for 2011-2012? | Get Yourself A Gold Pass

There are only 400 of these things made every year. Can you guess what the minimum contribution has to be to even get considered for a Gold Pass?

Adventurer John Harlin III Completes Circumnavigation of the Entire Swiss Border

Photo Credit: swissinfo Swiss climber and adventurer John Harlin III has finally completed his quest to travel the complete length of the entire Swiss border. His efforts have been totally self-supported, … Read More