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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.

Articles by UnofficialNetworks

President Obama Signs Ski Area Summer Use Bill Into Law

On Monday, November 7th, President Obama signed the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act into law (S. 382/H.R. 765 or SAROEA? No cool acronym this time). The bill aims to streamline … Read More

Alta, UT to Sell $25 Late Afternoon Tickets

Alta will be offering a $25 ($30 if you don’t have an RFID card) 2:30pm to 4:30pm ski pass.  This will be great in the spring for people wanting to … Read More

Unofficial Networks Forum

This is a private forum that is open to a select group of users. If you would like to become a member of the Unofficial Forum please email us at … Read More

New Unofficial Forum | Open to 50 Users – Going LIVE in 24 Hours

Unofficial Networks is proud to announce the launch of our new Unofficial Forum which will be going live within the next 24 hours. At this time we would like to … Read More

“Bering Sea Super Storm” Hitting Alaska Today | “Unusually Severe & Life-Threatening”

NOAA has called this storm: “unusually severe and life-threatening storm” This massive and potent storm is coming directly off the Bering Sea into Western Alaska this morning, November 9th, 2011. … Read More

Prospecting Idaho #6 | Scotty Lagos Goes HUGE

This is the final webisode in Smith’s “Prospecting Idaho” series.  In this one, Scotty Lagos and friends build some backcountry booters go berzerk.   A coupla the jumps they build … Read More

Mammoth, CA to Open This Thursday | Champagne Toasts, Live Music, Mayhem

After a record breaking season last year (669” compared to 343” on average), Mammoth Mountain in California will be open for business starting this Thursday, November 10th.  They have a … Read More

The 8 Most Beautiful Girls in SnowSports

We wanna hear from you. . Which athlete do you think is the most beautiful? Let us know in the comment box below.

We’ve gotta go with Kriti Leskinen, but it might just be the photo. Lara Gut is likely the one. She looks gorgeous here.

Artist Renderings of the Future Squaw Valley Base Area

Squaw has created artist renderings of what the new base area will look like this year once they are done.  (check out how the construction at Squaw looks right now) The … Read More

Amgen Tour of California will NOT be Back in Lake Tahoe for 2012

After getting viciously snowed out and not pushing a single pedal in Lake Tahoe last year in late May, the Amgen Tour of California will not be coming back to … Read More

Pushing Boundaries – Featuring Henrik Windstedt | Film #4 from Peak Performance

Peak Performance Outerwear just released this fourth installment of a five part web series. In Pushing Boundaries, Henrik Windstedt describes his experiences filming and competing as a professional skier. Windstedt charges hard … Read More

List of CURRENTLY OPEN Ski Resorts in North America & Which Are Best Right Now

Right now, it looks like the best conditions are in Colorado.  The overall winner is Wolf Creek with all its 1,600 acres open, 77 trails open, a 45” base.  Wolf … Read More

6-8 Inches of New Snow at Squaw Valley Today

The last night storm dropped just about what what promised.  Not quite enough to ski on really, although someone will, but it’s something.  It’s starting to feel like winter up … Read More

Provo Brothers Mining Big Pow at Retallack, British Colombia

“During the winter of 2011, my brother Neil and I were presented with a once in a lifetime opportunity. We were to spend two months embedded in the heart of … Read More

Free Admission & $1 BEERS! | “That’s Fine” by Voleurz Tonight Outside the Moment Skis Factory | Sparks, NV

Check out Voleurz’ new film “That’s Fine” tonight at the Moment Skis factory. Free Admission and $1 Beers! The screening will be outside so dress warm and bring chairs if … Read More

Another Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe | 6-12” Above 7,000 Feet Saturday

After receiving 6-8 inches of new snow last night, NOAA just announced that we’ll be getting another 6-12 inches Saturday night.  We are starting to like this pattern. The best … Read More

NBC’s Top 10 Ski Racing Crashes of 2010 | Crashing at 80mph Sucks

There is simply a copious amount of ACLs being blown in this video.  A few of these aren’t even fun to watch.  They just hurt and make you feel terrible … Read More

US Slopestyle Team for Sochi 2014 Olympics Announced

  10 skiers were nominated by the US Ski & Snowboard Association for the first ever US freeski slopestyle team this morning.  These ladies and gentlemen will be competing in the … Read More

How To Change a Tire with Tara

Winter is coming and we are all gonna be out there driving around like psychos to get to the snow.  A lot of us are gonna get flat tires in … Read More

Boot Deep! by JANKYFilms | Full Length – Watch it NOW

Boot Deep is the story of JANKYfilms’ third season at Alta, documenting everything from canyon life to big lines, the deepest pow to the biggest booters. If you’ve ever duct … Read More

Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe Tonite | 3-6” Above 7,000 ft

It’s not gonna be enough to get out there and join our Colorado counterparts, but it’s certainly gonna make it feel like winter in Tahoe.  And it will continue.  The … Read More

TNF Masters of Snowboarding Announce Season Tour Dates | Registration Opens December 14th

2012 The North Face Masters The 5th season of The North Face Masters of Snowboarding presented by PrimaLoft, the largest open, big mountain snowboarding competition in the country, kicks off … Read More

Shirley Lake Chinese Downhill 2010

On March 31st, 2010 there was a full-on chinese downhill in 2 feet of powder on Shirley Lake at Squaw Valley USA.  Over a hundred people waited for over an … Read More

Gay Ski Weeks in North America

Gay ski weeks have been going on for a while now in North America.  Utah, Whistler, Stowe, Aspen, Tahoe, and more have gay ski weeks that do very well and are … Read More

Zach Galifianakis RIPS on a Snowboard | “Out Cold” Trailer

Best snowboard movie of all time?  Answer = Yes. Zach Galifinanakis’ best movie?  Answer = Yes. This movie has got some funny sh#t in it.  The trailer makes it come … Read More

How To Wax a Snowboard with Julia

Highly specific details on how to wax a snowboard the proper way.  No bullsh#t here, just the cold hard facts on how to wax a board, start to finish, the … Read More