Backcountry Skiing

It’s hard to believe a month has already come and gone up here in Alaska. While I’m completely stoked to get back home to springtime in the “Range of Light”, … Read More

Last week was the definition of perfect powder skiing in Alaska, and this week the PNH Touring Program saw more of the same. The difference this week is we got … Read More

A snow fueled buzz has been growing all season in Alaska. Record snowfalls have piled up, and operators from all over the state are consistently sharing “best run/day of my … Read More

It’s wet, it’s heavy, and it’s currently promoting a volatile snowpack. While we could certainly do without the volatile part of things, the 2-4 feet that’s already fallen, and the … Read More

Although backcountry ski conditions have been phenomenal in Tahoe the past few days the persistent weak layer (PWL) that continues to plague our snowpack remains on the minds of all. … Read More

It’s been storming here in Whistler for the last week and the skiing has been epic. Locals are happy, tourists are happy, Air Jordan is seeing regular traffic and even … Read More

In the last week the state of the Tahoe backcountry has fluctuated between its highest and lowest points of the season. At the mid point of last week everyone was … Read More

This video is just a little view of what goes on in the terrain just outside of Jackson Hole’s boundaries.  Anyone that watches ski porn has seen the pros properly ride this playground. Unfortunately, events like these happen on a more regular basis.

Pretty much anytime of day throughout the winter, it is hard to avoid the lack of knowledge/skill running around the sidecounrty of Jackson.  Why is it that Jackson seems to attract such lack of respect for the mountains?  Is it because the open gate policy, film companies like TGR or just plain stupidity? 

It may be fun to watch and heckle these want-to-be rippers, but the truth is, they may ruin the fun for everyone else.  Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is nice enough to allow backcountry access through set gates. It hasn’t always been like this, nor does it have to stay this way.   The more gapers making foolish decisions outside the gates increase the risk of JHMR shutting our access to the wonderful terrain just outside the ropes.  So please, people get some knowledge and or skill before trying to slay the backcountry.  Not only could you ruin it for everyone else, but it could put a quick end to your riding career.

Video:

-Filmed in two runs one afternoon

-Most of Breakneck footage is at 400-800% speed, because no one has that kind of time

-First skier down Breakneck didn’t mean to air last cliff.  He lost his ski above and fell over.

-Skier 2 and 3 eventually got down Breakneck

According to the Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) a second avalanche incident took place this past Friday, March 2nd. The accident involved a snowmobiler in the Carson Pass area who was … Read More

It is with sincere and deep regret that Unofficial has learned that the male skier caught in today’s avalanche who was first reported to be critically injured has passed away. … Read More