Latest posts on skiing, snowboarding, and snow science
Wolfpack: your posse on a powder day
A wolfpack is a group of friends, usually guys, who ski or ride together, similar to a posse.
B is for Bomb Cyclone
From a meteorological perspective, a bomb cyclone really is the bomb.
Zorb death is tragic reminder: watch your fall line!
Like a human hamster ball, a zorb is a sphere that people ride in.
Avalanche probe: gear you hope to never use for real
An avalanche probe is a rod that’s used to poke through avalanche debris in order to find a buried victim.
A is for Albedo
Albedo is a measure of the fraction of solar energy that is reflected from a surface.
The 9 best ski apps for iPhone and Android
Ski apps are great for tracking your alpine performance. Here’s a quick rundown of the best apps for skiing and snowboarding.
