The Pioneers of Snowcat Skiing There is nothing in the world quite like a trip to Meadow Creek, British Columbia to visit Selkirk Wilderness Skiing. After a recent week of snowcat skiing on the freshest, untracked lines and some of the most amazing and diverse terrain I’ve ever witnessed, I’m not hesitant to say that [more…]
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Our Favorite Washington State Snowboarding Companies The Pacific Northwest is the best! As a native of Bellingham, Washington, I’ve had the pleasure of shredding the legendary Mt. Baker Ski Area, world record holder for most snowfall in a single season (1,140 inches in 1998-99), every winter since I was ten and meeting a whole lot [more…]
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Gettin’ Sticky continued from part 1.. Once upon a time, there were little options for splitboarders looking for climbing skins. Some went with Voile, one of the first companies to throw their lots in with the dark side, while others tampered with ski skins to create a less-than perfect setup. Many companies have followed in [more…]
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Snowboarders with beards and long hair have always been found all over the mountain. But over the past few years the guys seem to be taking to this trend more and more. Is it because it keeps their faces warm? Is it a display of prowess? Or just easier than shaving? No matter the reason, [more…]
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Why you Should Ski and Ride in the Kootenays British Columbia’s Kootenay region is home to some of the most diverse and amazing skiing and snowboarding terrain in the world. From the Monashees to the Purcells to the Selkirks to the ever-famous Canadian Rockies, the Kootenays never cease to deliver the best shredding imaginable. Over [more…]
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Our Favorite Colorado Snowboarding Companies In the news recently Oklahoma and Nebraska are trying to sue the State of Colorado for legalizing marijuana, we think those states should chill out and smoke a joint! But seriously, its important to support companies from your home state. Here are some great snowboard companies that call Colorado home. [more…]
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We like the following resorts that focus on the skier and rider experience instead of real estate development! The way it should be… Mt Baker If you’re planning on taking a winter to live in Glacier, WA, don’t expect to meet a cute skier chick and tie the knot. Don’t expect to meet anyone, actually. [more…]
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If you give any snowboarder long enough, they will regale you with stories of the wind lips, the steeps, and the hidden shacks peppering their home mountain. Familiar views and permanently stoked lifties will always make riding at home a singularly comforting experience. But what about the kickers, the glades, and the couloirs that await [more…]
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Wyoming is a large state and Jackson is a small town. It just so happens that a world-renowned ski resort helps make this town and the mountains draw some very talented people. The brands below were born in Jackson Hole and were created by strong, innovative and passionate people. They are brands that locals love. [more…]
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BOZEMAN, MT – Though Lionel Richie might have sang “let the music take control” in his famous song “All Night Long,” you’re sure to be singing “feel it in your heart, feel it in your soul, let the mountain take control” when you’re shredding the slopes at Bridger Bowl Ski Area. You’ll definitely wish you [more…]
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The Rhythm Rally Western Winter Sports Representatives in conjunction with SnowSports Industries America are meeting at Copper Mountain in Colorado February 2nd and 3rd to bring the 2015 On-Snow Demo/Ski and Ride Fest to you! This year’s demo will feature The Rhythm Rally, a banked slalom race that benefits Adaptive Action Sports (AAS) winter programs. [more…]
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DENVER, CO – Mountain Weekly News is proud to have awarded its very first Editor’s Choice Awards on the floor of the annual SnowSports Industries America (SIA) trade show. The SIA show is an exciting event that brings together manufacturers, retailers and media to preview all the cool ski and snowboard gear coming to the [more…]
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Editors Note: This is the first part of a new series where we will be highlighting the gear that some of our fellow snowboarders are rocking this season. First up is Tahoe Native, Whistler local and bad ass big mountain snowboarder Jonathan Penfield who just took first place at stop #1 of the Subaru Freeride [more…]
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ALTA, WYO – Located on the border between Wyoming and Idaho in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Grand Targhee Resort offers up one of the best overall skiing and snowboarding experiences in the United States. Though the terrain isn’t as extreme as its well-known neighbor Jackson Hole, some 40 miles to the south, Targhee gets more [more…]
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The necessities you will hopefully never need Day after glorious day, we head out into the backcountry and pursue whatever each one of us is looking for out in the mountains. Among our trip planning discussions, we should really start asking ourselves and our hiking partners not only how prepared are we for the outing [more…]
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JACKSON, WYO – Located only a hop, skip, and a jump away from the ever popular Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Snow King Mountain is another great ski area that every skier and snowboarder traveling through the area needs to be sure to hit. Snow King Mountain rises dramatically from the valley floor, forming an immensely [more…]
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JACKSON, WYO – The 3rd annual Jackson Hole PowWow snowboard test is currently under way at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, arguably one of the best ski resorts in North America. The JH PowWow is an fun event that brings together the snowboard tribe, manufacturers, retailers and media to test all the cool snowboards that are [more…]
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JACKSON, WYO – Best 2″ powder day ever, possibly.. Day 2 of the 2015 JH PowWow got off to a great start with a nice dusting of fresh snow over night. Throw in a little wind, local knowledge and those in the know were shredding powder for most of the day via Jackson Hole Mountain [more…]
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JACKSON, WYO – It’s a wrap, the 2015 JHPowWow Snowboard Test has been completed. Over 100 Mtn Warriors tested a plethora of snowboards over the course of three days with a focus on powder shapes and big mountain snowboards. Along with the test we have a new PowWow Chief to lead our tribe into the [more…]
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VAIL, CO – The 33rd Annual Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships returns to Vail, Colorado March 4th –7th, 2015. The Burton US Open will have Halfpipe and Slopestyle events as well as free concerts by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on Friday March 6th and Girl Talk on March 7th. Snowboard events are held [more…]
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