The Unofficial Report

Morning *Update* Squaw | Light Snow and Wind Today | More Snow Throughout The Week

Conditions yesterday were firm off piste softening up somewhat in the afternoon on Eastern exposures protected from the wind. Conditions at Squaw this morning: – Light snow is falling. – … Read More

Sun, Wind and 1” of Graupel Deliver 1000s of Smiles | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | March 24, 2012

MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | Good things come in small packages. Or, in this case, small amounts. Two nights ago the Mountain received a dusting of spring graupel – Mammoth logged … Read More

Pro Snowboarder Shaun Farmer Rapping in 1991

You remember Brad Holmes & Shane McConkey rapping in MSP films, right?  Where did they get the idea to rap in a ski flick?  They likely got it from Shaun … Read More

The Giri-Giri Boys: Japanese Climbers Living on the Edge and Laying Down the Boldest First Ascents Around the World

  The Giri-Giri Boys are an informal group of Japanese alpine climbers who have been ticking off some of the biggest peaks and baddest routes around the world in recent … Read More

“pipe line” on snowbird trail map 2011-12 | パイプライン

Was there the PIPE LINE name on Snowbird trail map before? I think It’s from this season… パイプラインがスノーバードのトレール・マップに表記されたことがありましたか? 私は、今シーズンからそのものを考えます … Brady Newton and Kenjiro skied “Pipe Line” at Snowbird, UT. … Read More

Look Closer, That’s a Person About to Jump… HUGE! | Video: FWT Qualifier Day 1, Moonlight Basin

Yesterday was Day 1 of the FWT Qualifier at Moonlight Basin, Montana. Judging from this clip it looks like these skiers put on one hell of a show! Even if … Read More

Swimming On The Edge Of Death | Devil’s Pool At Victoria Falls

This seems ill-advised. A rush, yes. A cool thing to check off the bucket list, yes. A good way to die, yes. I think now that I have seen that … Read More

Tour Around Joffre Peak | Great Day

The storming ended in Whistler and touring season seems to have begun. We took a little walk below Joffre Peak and this is the day’s story. The snow was delicious … Read More

Results and Recap from the Verbier Xtreme | Barkered, Charlet, Hargin, and Debari Win

  The Extreme just finished up in Verbier, CH, and was once again an exciting show. Winners were Reine Barkered, Jonathan Charlet, Christine Hargin, and Maria Debari. All won both … Read More

Three Days of Powda | Alta Snowboard Team Shredding

Dave Zook, one of the Alta Snowboard Team members, sent over this edit of the goods from early this week. Blower pow is a thing of the past for now … Read More

“FRENCH FRY, FRENCH FRY!!!!!” | Video of 10 Year Old Girls First Ski Jump

“If you pizza when you want to french-fry, you’re gonna have a bad time.” – Thumper This brave little 10 year old heeded the advice of Thumper (and her ski … Read More

Snowbird Conditions Report | March 23, 2012

By: Kyler Roush If I could only describe today in one word, that word would be FIRM.  Things at Snowbird have undergone a drastic transformation in the last couple days.  At the … Read More

Dave’s gets Shipment of PBR | The $2 PBR is Saved!

We previously reported a catastrophe of epic proportions, Dave’s Deli sold out of the legendary $2 PBR.  But fear not, today order was restored as a shipment of PBR’s were … Read More

Silverado Conditions Report @ Squaw Today | Photo Tour

Silverado Smoke Screen today Silverado makes you feel like your in the mountains.  The rest of Squaw is cool, but Silvy is the real deal.  That terrain back there is … Read More

9 Days to go!!! Stowe Mountain Will Close Sunday April 1st. Get it while you can!!!!

Just Announced: As of Sunday April 1st, lift serve skiing will be over at Stowe Mountain Resort!   Can’t say this is surprising news given the fact that March 2012 … Read More

6 Stupid Things People Do In The Terrain Park | Park Etiquette For People Who Haven’t a Brain | A Microsoft Paint Production

Simple DON’Ts in the terrain park: After a day of riding “spring break” riddled hills this week, I was dismayed with the extreme lack of terrain park etiquette by almost … Read More

Insane Gravity Defying Acrobatic Skills | Backflip-1440s on Your Feet!

Double backflips to front flips all day long.  Brandon McCuien is even pulling off backflip-1440s (that’s 4 spins).  If this doesn’t impress you, nothing will. This video might freak you … Read More

Pain McShlonkey Classic this Weekend!!! And none of you can or will beat me, just watch (VIDEO)

  The 2nd annual Pain McShlonkey Classic returns to Squaw on Saturday. Well, really it returns today at 2pm with Miles Daisher and the Red Bull Air Force jumping into … Read More

Wolf Creek Expansion Plan | Minimalist Approach to “Ski Area” Management in Colorado?

Wolf Creek Ski Area, East of Pagosa Springs in Southwest Colorado recently presented a proposal for the expansion and upgrade of their operations. The Pitcher family, owners and operators of … Read More

Alyeska = 791” of Snow This Season!

Alyeska has gotten 791 inches of snow since October 1st and 704 inches since November 1st.  They have 138” base at mid-mountain.  With most of the West hurting for snow, … Read More

Verbier Xtreme: The Rowdiest Big Mountain Competition in the World | Tomorrow

The Verbier Xtreme is like no other big mountain contest in the world. Mainly, because of the face it’s held on- The Bec de Rosses. The venue is above and … Read More

Off The Wall Sh#t | “How To Piss Off a Frog”

This frog is kicking ass at this game…right up until the point where he bites the crap outta his human’s thumb.   This made us smile.  You?  

Red Bull Cold Rush on NBC Saturday, March 24th, @ 10am PST

// ]]> The Red Bull Cold Rush will air on NBC this Saturday at 10am PST.  During the show, the Shane McConkey Project Trailer will air.  It’s going to be … Read More

Mt. Baker = 692” This Season | They Will Surpass their Annual Average Snowfall With More to Come

If you haven’t been up to ski or ride in the Pacific NW yet this season you probably know someone who has.  That is where the big snows and powder … Read More

10-Year-Old Kelly Sildaru @ Winter X-Games in France

Kelly Sildaru is 10 years old and it world famous in the ski industry.  She throws big tricks of big jumps and is a very little girl.   She is … Read More

This Weekend’s Weather @ Lake Tahoe | Winds to 45mph and Up to 6” of Snow

We’re gonna let Noaa do the talking on this one. NOAA.gov: The trough for the weekend has continued to slow its progression inland and is digging further south in the … Read More