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UnofficialNetworks.com is a contemporary website that covers the ski and snowboard industry with an unrelenting twist towards reality and locality. We tell the truth from a local’s point of view. We inform our users what is actually going on in their locale, not simply what’s officially reported. We echo and amplify what is being said on the chairlifts and barstools and deliver that information to our viewers via organic articles, photos, & videos.

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Washington Avalanche Tragedy on NBC’s Today Show

video platform video management video solutions video player NBC’s Today show covered the Washington avalanche tragedy that left 3 skiers dead including head judge of the IFSA, Jim Jack. Elyse … Read More

U.S. Women in Russia | Mancuso Wins Night Slalom | Vonn Clinches DH & Super Combined Titles

U.S. women take 1st and 3rd in Moscow’s night slalom race! Squaw Valley’s Julia Mancuso won the event for her second World Cup victory of the season. The dual slalom … Read More

29-Year-Old Man Dies in Avalanche in Austria

A 29-Year-Old Finnish man died in an Austrian hospital after being buried in an avalanche for two and a half hours on Sunday.   The man was skiing in the … Read More

WINNER OF THE 2012 UNOFFICIAL PHOTO CONTEST: Brett Pelletier

Congratulations to Brett Pelletier for wining the 2012 Unofficial Photo Contest. Here are Brett’s 5 winning photos.  Photos by Brett Pelletier    

Red Bull Mountain Bikers Rip Down Indonesian Volcano

Does this video freak you out a bit?  Are people in the Western USA already thinking a bit about Mountain Bike season?  That snow is gonna be gone pretty early … Read More

Video from The Shane McConkey Foundation – Mission Statement

The Shane McConkey Foundation recently released this video expressing the mission of the foundation: The Shane McConkey Foundation was founded in recognition of the worldwide community of skiers, adventurers and … Read More

LAST DAY TO VOTE: Unofficial Photo Contest 2012 – Top Ten Photo Galleries

Welcome to the 2012 Unofficial Photo Contest. Aafter reviewing all the outstanding photos we have made some had decisions and chosen our top 10 Photo galleries. Below you will see the … Read More

Stevens Pass Avalanche: UPDATE | Head Judge of the Freeskiing World Tour Among the Dead

It has been made public that the three skiers who died today in the avalanche on Stevens Pass were Chris Rudolph, Jim Jack and Johnnie Brennan. Our thoughts and prayers … Read More

Squaw is Promoting Their Park!? This is New | What do You Think?

Squaw has some new features up in the High Camp Jib Pipe and Gold Coast Terrain Park. We all know it has been a brutal snow year. It looks like … Read More

Avalanche Kills Keystone, CO Ski Patroller

A 39-year old Keystone ski patroller died in avalanche while off duty skiing near Wolf Creek ski resort on Thursday.  He is believed to originally be from Australia or New … Read More

Snow in Rome for First Time in 26 Years | Snow/Ice/Cold Damages the Colosseum

An urban jib segment on ancient architecture?  I’m sure the vatican would be cool with that, right? Europe is having an insane winter.  Snow fell in Rome, Italy for the … Read More

*UPDATE* The Hottest Pro BASE Jumper in the World = Roberta Mancino | …& yes she skydives naked

Well, well, well, look at what is in our inbox this morning, “Hello thanks for the article about me..since you are writing about me can you post my fanpage please? … Read More

Total Number of Skier-Visits in the USA | Broken Down by Region and Year

How may people ski in your area each year?  It’s a very interesting question.  Here is the answer.  What will be even more interesting is when we get our hands … Read More

New In-Depth Footage of the Red Bull Supernatural

Travis Rice’s Supernatural comp was a huge hit. We all knew it would be. They planned it well and executed perfectly. The initial footage got us fired up. This new … Read More

Yesterday at Alpine Meadows | First real powder day of 2012 for Tahoe

During one of the worst seasons on record we finally have some hope. Two small storms bringing a total of around 20″ of cold light powder reminded us why we … Read More

Unofficial Night Tonight at Hacienda Del Lago | Food and Drink Specials, Raffle, Tequila Girls

  Tonight’s raffle proceeds will go towards the North Tahoe Booster Club.  It’s an awesome charity that raises money for local high school athletics.  Come out and show your support. … Read More

Car Danchi | Car Apartments, Deep Powder and Japanese Shenanigans

Car Danchi, which literally means “car apartment”, is a seres of basic yet magnificent snowboard films by Neil Hartmann that follows a society of Japanese freeriders who live in their … Read More

Why the “Local” hates you….Weekend Warriors

Hot on the tail of the overwhelming response to Part 1, Why the “Weekend Warrior” Hates You….Locals, we bring you Part 2: Why the “Local” hates you… Weekend Warriors.   1. You … Read More

Head Judge of Freeskiing World Tour Dancing in Rap Video

Using a rap song/video and hot chicks in Lederhosen hip hop dancing to sell a tourism in a Bavarian town in the middle of nowhere?  Yeah, we like it, too. … Read More

Squaw Conditions Report | Feb 15, 2012 – Winter Has Arrived

Squaw Today = FUN! Last night Squaw Valley received 4-6 inches of new snow on the mountain. The new snow really improved the skiing conditions and the general mood around … Read More

Rahlves Banzai Tour CONFIRMED for Alpine Meadows | Feb. 23-24

Daron Rahlves’ Banzai tour was confirmed to return to Alpine Meadows’ Beaver Bowl today.  The event will be held on Thursday and Friday, February 23rd and 24th. “Alpine Meadows kicks off … Read More

Untracked Alpine Meadows Sidecountry from 2/14/2012

Evan Haines, Ben Paciotti, Drew Fisher, and Mike Weiner found some untracked snow just outside of Alpine Meadows. The inbounds are fairly skied out but it’s looking pretty good in … Read More

Squaw Got 6-9” Yesterday | 3-8” On The Way | Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe

Squaw Valley is reporting that 6-9 inches of new snow fell yesterday.  Noaa is reporting that 3-8 more inches of snow should fall in the night tonight through tomorrow morning. … Read More

3 Kids and a Ski Instructor Fall from Chairlift at Big Sky, MT

A ski instructor and his/her 3 child-students fell from a chairlift at Big Sky, MT at 1pm on Saturday.  The fall happened on Big Sky’s Ramcharger high speed detachable quad … Read More

Chairlift Falls OFF Cable at MN Ski Resort – 3 Men Injured

How horrible does this sound?  You’re cruising up the chair to cruise a ski run when the chair your sitting on detaches from the cable and falls 30 feet to … Read More

$23.5 Million Mt. Rose, NV Expansion Plan Approved

The $23.5 million plan to improve Mount Rose ski resort on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe has been approved by the Washoe County Board of Adjustment. The improvements will … Read More