The Unofficial Report

What The Hell to do in Jackson this Weekend?

It is kind of sad.  People are just getting into the swing of summer.   Everyone is feeling on top of their summer activities, the snow is off all the … Read More

World Heli Challenge Highlights

  Today is the final day of judging for the World Heli Challenge.  Above are some highlights of the extreme day with a sweet Kiwi voiceover.  Just click on photo … Read More

Photo Spotlight: Eye of the Condor Photo Contest

I had the pleasure of being part of Eye of the Condor last week in La Parva, Chile. The five day photo and film contest went off, and teams were … Read More

PowerBar Energy Blasts | Product Review

PowerBar has come a long way since their original bar.  The taste was good, but for those of us who enjoy the winter activities,  we were always at risk of … Read More

Moosalamoo National Forest We Are the First to Ride it.

…well parts of it.  For sure the first pictures ever taken of any of what we rode. yours truly, with Stowe friends Molly, Thorin and their VYCC trail builders Moosalamoo … Read More

Jackson Lake | Local Review

The hardest part for me moving to Jackson was the lack of water in the summer.  It is very hard to get on your bike and cruise to a proper … Read More

Flip Video MinoHD Video Camera | Gear Review

One look at this flip video and you may think is would be a good present for your 5 year old cousin to mess around with.  Yes, that would be … Read More

Lost GoPro Footage from Christmas Day…These things are Burly

It was Christmas Day- one of the first pow days of the season and I was fired up to get some good footage.  Gold Hill was skiing like cool whip … Read More

California’s Mt. Shasta Volcano

Mount Shasta is the classic go-to summer ski for those of us lucky enough to call Lake Tahoe home. Topping out at 14,179 feet, the mountain offers five to seven … Read More

Highest Ski Area in the World Closed Due to Global Warming | Chacaltaya, Bolivia

It’s a sad day when the world’s highest lift accessed skiing is forced to shut down due to premature glacial melting. Chacaltaya, a peak located in Bolivia about 30 kilometers … Read More

Unofficial Beer | Today’s 20 Gallon Pilot Brew, “Outer Rim Saison”

For the past 2 years the Harpoon Brewery puts on a homebrew competion amongst its own employees. The competition takes place during our annual company outing at our Windsor, VT … Read More

Insane Biking | Crankworx | RedBull Joyride

Saturday was the biggest day at Whistler Crankworx!  Not only was a large cheese being rolled down a hill, there was also the Red Bull Joyride event (formally known as … Read More

Storm Show Studios- Action Jackson (Trailer)

Storm Show Studios just released the trailer for their 2011 film, “Action Jackson.” Sharing absolutely zero plot lines with the 1988 action/crime thriller of the same title, Darrell Miller’s “Action … Read More

Line of the Week !! – Was It All A Dream?

The Line of the Week Photo’s by Ryan Salm Words by Ryan Salm Location -Squaw Valley/Lake Tahoe Skier – Brennan Lagasse, Maybe (It was a dream) Was It All A … Read More

Why Sunrises and Sunsets are Colorful? Alpenglow, Ash, and Fire in the Sky

While the Lake Tahoe area is known widely among photographers for its blazingly colorful sunsets, those of us that live here year round know that the summer months are dominated … Read More

Unofficial Beer Review | Unleash The Beast

Came home last night around 2:30am after seeing Bob Weir and Phil Lesh rip it up with Further and found this bad boy waiting for me in the fridge.  It … 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

What the HELL to do in Jackson this Weekend?

Another beautiful summer week in Jackson.  The weather looks great, and there are plenty of things to keep us all occupied and entertained.  If you can find time away from … 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

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

Crankworx Day 3, Canadian Open Downhill

The Canadian Steve Smith took the Canadian Open Downhill title by dominating the technical course. Rachel Atherton of Great Britain had the fastest time for the women. These events have … Read More

The Smallest Mountain Range in the WORLD | California’s very own Sutter Buttes

Seated in the center of the Central Valley lies a little gem (though not a snow harboring gem), the good ol’ Sutter Buttes. The only cluster of geographical mounds that … Read More

Crazy Slacklining in Moab

Here is an edit  from Jackson resident Peter Hudnut..  He and friends Jeremy Shive and Josh Simpfenderfer  ventured to Moab to play around with some death defying heights.  For those who … Read More

Global Warming, Ice Sheets and Sea Level Rise

Make no mistake – the earth is warming. I’m not going to get into the politics of global warming here, this isn’t the place for that. Whether you believe that … Read More

Teton Pass-Lithium and Black Canyon are open

The two longest downhill trails in town are ready to ride.  It takes quite a lot of pushing over snow but once you start the descent, the trails are almost … Read More

Unofficial Beer | Hop Crisis Imperial IPA – 21st Amendment Brewery

So my roommate Jameson bought a four pack of 21st Amendment’s Hop Crisis Imperial IPA earlier this week.  I’d never had one before but he claimed it’s a great beer … Read More