http://unofficialnetworks.com Ski and Snowboard sports blog Mon, 21 May 2012 04:49:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en
photos by Tim Konrad Three things happened this evening when the magnitude 0.9439 Annular Solar Eclipse occurred over Squaw Valley, CA. The light dimmed as if the sun was setting. ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/photos-2012-solar-eclipse-97822/
The concept here is: “Which ski resort you’ll get the most skiing/riding at for the least amount of time spent waiting for and sitting upon chairlifts.”  (aka the most ‘bang ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/vertical-drop-time-spent-lift-ratios-north-america-97291/
Here’s you’re feel good video of the week.  A black bear sliding happily down snow at Whistler ski resort in British Columbia. You can tell that the guy is ecstatic ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/video-black-bear-sliding-snow-whistler-97709/
Here’s Henrik Harlaut continuing to push the sport  -this time with a Nosebutter Double Cork 10 of the knuckle. This, along with other ‘progressive tricks’ were thrown yesterday at the ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/nosebutter-double-cork-10-knuckle-st-cray-97713/
On May 12 the Pemberton Speedway held their first race of the season. It was a sunny day with lots of exiting racing action. The event was held 15 minutes ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/stock-car-racing-pemberton-speedway-photo-gallery-97648/
“It is always winter somewhere.” – Confucius A couple of our Unofficial Japan boys are in AK skiing deep pow as I write this.  New Zealand just got a big ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/zealand-ski-resort-opening-dates-97593/
Five hours after our descent of Mount Rainier, we were on the road again.   By the wee hours of the morning we were sleeping in the Subaru near the base ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/mount-baker-skiers-dream-97301/
This Sunday there is going to be an annular solar eclipse, an event that takes place only once every 50 years, and it just so happens that it is going ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/annular-solar-eclipse-happen-sunday-630-pm-viewed-reno-97457/
Winter is still going strong up here in Alaska. Low pressure last week brought quite a bit of snow up high, and there is still plenty of powder to be ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/winters-skiing-powder-ak-18th-97549/
The hiking in Shirley Canyon is spectacular right now. Most of the wild flowers are out and the creek is running  strong. South aspect are clear of snow allowing for hiking all the ... Read More]]> http://unofficialnetworks.com/hiking-shirley-canyon-spectacular-97568/