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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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LIFE Magazine: Aspen Girls from 1971

LIFE Magazine Gallery: Aspen Girls from 1971 You can check out more photos from the LIFE magazine gallery at retronaut.co

National Geographic’s Amazing Moments: Skier Races Avalanche

April skiing in the backcountry of Montana goes wrong. A lone skier gets more than he bargained for when he disappears under an avalanche. NationalGeographic’s Amazing Moments: Skier Races Avalanche.

“In Good Company” – A film about the importance of mountain biking to a community

In Good Company – A film about how mountain biking forged a community on pinkbike.com What does mountain biking mean to you? In Good Company is a film about the … Read More

Wolf Creek Utah Ski Resort Going to Auction

On June 1 Utah’s smallest ski hill, Wolf Creek, is going on the auction block. The property entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy following two years of slow real estate sales. With … Read More

MSP’s Contour Moments from the North Tordrillo Mountains of Alaska

MSP releases their final episode of Contour Moments. In this episode Mark Abma, Richard Permin, and Cody Townsend head north to Alaska and the largely unexplored North Tordrillo Mountains.  The North Tordrillo Mountains lie approximately … Read More

The World’s Hottest Pro Snowboarder – Linn Haug

Linn Haug (born 6 March 1990) is a Norwegian snowboarder from Trondheim, Norway. Haug represented Norway at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver for the halfpipe events. Linn is also the … Read More

Take Our Unofficial Questionnaire | 23 Questions about YOU!

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Ski Resorts STILL OPEN in North America | ***UPDATED*** Only 7 Left…

There are still 7 ski resorts open right now.  Only 3 of them are open daily.  Last weekend we lost Alpine Meadows and Snowbird.  This weekend we’ll lose Sunshine Village. … Read More

Whole Ski Lift STOLEN in Czech Republic…

Who in the hell steals an entire chair?  Hard core Czech dudes, that’s who… According to the Prague Daily Monitor, an entire ski lift has been stolen in the Northern … Read More

NPR Story: Will Squaw & Alpine CONNECT? | Troy Caldwell Offered $45 Million for White Wolf

 Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows will connect some year soon.  Or will they? Troy Caldwell owns the land between Squaw & Alpine (called White Wolf) & is still in the … Read More

Alyeska, AK gets 67” of New Snow Last Week | 92” in May, 959” This Year

Alyeska ski resort in Alaska was set to operate this past Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.  Earth had different ideas.  Earth delivered 67 inches of snow over the past 5 days. … Read More

Off The Wall Sh#t: You Will Not Believe This… | Beautiful Girls Juggling Tables w/ Their Feet

We watched this video today, repeated “I don’t believe this”, gaped, and distributed high fives afterwards. This video is of the Baronton Sisters from the country of France in 1969. … Read More

Chamonix is Still Going OFF – May Powder Skiing for the Frenchies

Chamonix has been going off this season! Ever since the early snowfall the Alps received back in October the Frenchies have been getting Freshies.  AND ITS STILL GOING OFF!!! This … Read More

TOP 5 Disc Golf Hole-in-One Videos | Five Videos that will Brighten Your Day and make you feel HAPPY!

Five videos that will brighten your day and make you feel HAPPY! #1. Jeff Dieken’s Hole-in-one (212ft, $184 purse). You can see the disc (175g Innova Gator) in the basket … Read More

A Typical Day for a Gringo Ski Bum in Las Leñas, Argentina

Are you thinking about extending your winter by traveling below the equator to South America for earths next winter season but are apprehensive because you don’t know what to expect? Well, … Read More

The World’s Scariest Drug = Colombian Devil’s Breath

Colombian Devil’s Breath | The World’s Scariest Drug VBS.tv bring us a look at the World’s Scariest Drug – Colombian Devil’s Breath.

The World’s Hottest Pro Surfer – Alana Blanchard

Alana Rene Blanchard (born March 5, 1990) is an accomplished American pro surfer and the winner of the Women’s Pipeline Championships.  In addition to being one of the top pro … Read More

Best Gaper Day edit of 2012 – NASCAR pit team @ Killington VT

We received this email with a link to one of the best Gaper Day edits we have ever seen. Our NASCAR pit team geared up and took a break from … Read More

Man Hit by Car on a Russian Highway | Video Caption Contest

What was the last thought to go through this guy’s head before getting hit by this car? Best caption will win a Mayday Urban Road Warrior (21 Piece) Emergency Kit. … Read More

Alyeska CLOSED Again Today for Avy Danger | 40” Past Few Days; 77” in May; 944” This Year

Alyeska got 40” of new snow the past few days.  The avy danger was high yesterday and they weren’t able to get the mountain open. Today, they’ve got warmer temperatures … Read More

Ski Resorts Still OPEN in North America | **UPDATED** = Only 9 Remain

Last weekend was the end for a lot of ski resorts in North America.  We lost 8 resorts but still have 9 left.  We lost Kirkwood, Mt. Hood Meadows, Alpental, Steven’s … Read More

Ready to Laugh? | Bear Shot Out of Tree to Trampoline to FACE, Then Carried Like 6-Pack

Yeah, we know you’ve already seen this.  But, it’s priceless, so watch it again. This bear gets shot by a tranquilizer gun, falls out of a tree, bounces off a … Read More

Would You Pick These Girls Up in Your VW? | “Sun, Surf, & Sand: Adventures in a Bikini”

It’s a feel good surf, bikini, lifestyle video.  Have you noticed how much help feel good music is to a video.  Well, it helps a lot. If this video doesn’t … Read More

40” New Snow Past 3 Days @ Alyeska, AK | Closed Today due to Avalanche Danger | Season Snowfall Total to 900″

It’s mid May and Alyeska ski resort in Girdwood, AK just had a casual 40” storm roll thru.  Yep, you read that right, 40 inches of new snow in 3 days at … Read More

Squaw Season Passholder Benefits Explained

  So, you bought your 2012/13 Squaw Valley USA season pass?  Or you haven’t yet.  Either way, it’s good to know what benefits come with this year’s season pass. Last … Read More

Unofficial SUPER Moon Photo Contest

  Hey Guys and Gals.  Saw the Super Moon, did yas?  Prove It. We know that a lot of you saw the Super Moon on Saturday night.  Yes, we also … Read More