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Yosemite’s Forgotten Valley | Hetch Hetchy Valley

There is another Grand Valley in Yosemite, Hetch Hetchy Valley, but in 1913 it was decided to damn the valley to hold more water in the Sierras. No matter what your … Read More

NOLS Group Gets Mauled By Grizzly Bear

On Saturday morning, seven teenage boys were strolling along a river in AK, when a vicious grizzly attacked them. Two of the boys were severely injured and had to be … Read More

Field Productions 2011 Trailer | “Being There”

Field Productions out of Norway has just dropped their 2011 trailer and it looks sick. Some of the bigger ski names to appear in the film are Tom Wallisch, PK … Read More

Skiing With U.S. Ski Team Athlete Travis Ganong: Alpine Meadows, July 24th… No really, July 24th

Travis Ganong linking turns into Beaver Bowl, Alpine Meadows, July 24, 2011 Wow! The snow was actually good today! I hadn’t skied since the 4th of July at Squaw and … Read More

Telemark Movie Trailer | “Loyalty”

Not to be confused with “Loyalty” from 4front, this is a new flic from Telemark Skier Magazine. I saw this and gave a  WOW face. They can do that on … Read More

Summer Skiing at Boreal July 23, 2011

One last day of lift serviced shred in Tahoe. Boreal July 23, 2011 photo by Michael Chantry

Today’s Sick Site: BARSTOOLSPORTS.COM

Ok, so Barstool Sports is definitely for the guys and maybe some east-coast non politically-correct females. The site’s motto is “By the common man, for the common man,” and it … Read More

The 2011 World Heli Challenge | South Island, Wanaka, New Zealand

The Southern Hemisphere ski season is just starting to pop. Unofficial Squaw has a few of our own headed down to South America this year, and the festivities for the 2011 … Read More

A “White Earthquake” of Heavy Snow Rocks Chile | More on the Way, Officials Declare “Catastrophe”

In Chile,  the snow keeps falling. A “catastrophe” has been declared as the nation’s interior minister has been calling the weather disturbance a “white earthquake”.

Ingrid Backstrom Interview | On Skiing In Greenland and Denali

I recently got the chance to sit down with Ingrid Backstrom on her porch in Squaw Valley and ask her about all the fun she has been having lately. We … Read More

Daron Rahlves on The Pain McShlonkey | Unofficial Interview

Daron Rahlves on The Pain McShlonkey | Unofficial Interview – Interview and Photos by Ryan Salm A couple months back, I caught up with ski racer Daron Rahlves to ask … Read More

Write a Grant to Help Improve Your Local Crag

Hey Tahoe (and Unofficial Networks) rock climbers, do any of you have an idea for a project that would benefit one of our/your local crags? The American Alpine Club (AAC) … Read More

There’s No Good Surf in Cali During the Summer? Wrong! | Surfline.com

Story and photos by surfline.com Multiple south swells have pumped their way up the Cali coast this summer, calling out all the complainers that constantly spout that summer is a … Read More

O’Neill Surf Girls | They Look So Good and Can Surf, Probably

It comes as no surprise that the surf industry loves cute girls. Every industry loves cute girls as they sell and represent products very well. Add some skill into the … Read More

What The HELL To Do In Tahoe This Weekend | 7/21-7/24

If comedy is more your style, then don’t miss notorious funny chick and comic heavy-weight Lisa Lampanelli, who will be performing live at the Montbleu on Saturday night. Finally, this … Read More

Three Hikers Fall Off Yosemite’s Vernal Falls

On Wednesday, three hikers in Yosemite National Park fell into the Merced River and were shortly after presumed dead after being swept over the 317 foot Vernal Falls. Reportedly, the … Read More

91 Octane- Episode 1: Burning Petrol in the Central Sierras

FLASHBACK _91 Octane – A necessary component to a day filled with steep lines, trenchtown turns and big smiles. Photos: Jason Abraham, Words: George Hjelte Video: Greg Lindsey. Lets be … Read More

Lindsey Vonn Wins Best Female Athlete, Again | Is She Really That Rad?

Lindsey Vonn is quickly becoming one of the most decorated female athletes in this history of skiing. The U.S. Ski Team Olympic and World Champion was just bestowed with her … Read More

Line of the Week !!- Gainer | Lake Tahoe Cliff Jumping

John Epsteyn throws a huge gainer at DL Bliss State Park The Line of the Week Photo’s by Ryan Salm Words by Ryan Salm & John Epsteyn Location -Lake Tahoe … Read More

Wanderlust Is Just 9 Days Away | Girl Talk Interview | Ticket Give Away Contest

It has been almost too long since Squaw Valley raged. Thankfully Wanderlust Festival takes place in Squaw Valley from July 28th through the 31st. A very unique yoga retreat / music … Read More

Aaron Robinson Passes Away In Chile

The Team at Unofficial send their regards to the friends and family of snowboarder Aaron Robinson, who passed away while doing road laps near El Colorado Ski Area in a … Read More

Crystal Mountain Just Closed For The Season | Squaw isn’t Allowing Skiers and Riders Because…

After a season with record-breaking snowfall, Crystal Mountain in Washington just stopped turning its lifts nearly nine months after they started turning in November. It’s the longest season in the … Read More

The Senate Considers Allowing Ski Resorts to Increase Off-Season Activities on U.S. Forest Service Land | Snowboarding to BECOME LEGAL (as in technically, it hasn’t been)

Last Thursday, Bill S.382, a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Senators Mark Udall (D-CO) and John Barrasso (R-WY), was sent to the full Senate for consideration. This new bill concerning ski … Read More

Squaw Appoints Chevis Hosea To Oversee Base Area Improvements | Any Suggestions For The New Guy?

Squaw Valley USA has just announced the new appointment of Chevis Hosea to work on base area improvements such as upgrades to several of the resort’s base area restaurants and … Read More

Today’s Sick Site: The Big Picture From Boston.com

Image from The Big Picture . For those of you who appreciate photo journalism, we bring you The Big Picture from Boston.com. It is full of new and relevant stories … Read More

When Vandals Attack | Ski Area in NY Targeted by Teen Terrors

Image from Sebastian Tonn In the sleepy little town of Cherry Creek NY vandalism has tarnished the pristine Cockaigne Ski resort of Chautauqua County. Two no-good hooligans, Ryan Day, 19 … Read More