Latest posts on skiing, snowboarding, and snow science
What is a powder day clause and why do you need one?
A powder day clause is an element of one’s work arrangement in which the party can blow off their job and go skiing/riding when there’s fresh pow.
C is for Cryosphere
The cryosphere encompasses all the frozen parts of Earth’s surface: snow cover, glaciers, permafrost, sea ice, ice sheets, ice shelves, icebergs, and river/lake ice.
B is for Bomb Cyclone
From a meteorological perspective, a bomb cyclone really is the bomb.
Ski trail ratings: green circles, blue squares, and black diamonds
The green circles, blue squares, and black diamonds that illustrate ski trail ratings were informed by Disney’s work on a proposed ski resort.
How an avalanche beacon works and saves lives
An avalanche beacon is a safety device that transmits a signal that rescuers use to home in on someone buried by an avalanche.
Snow cornice: beautiful but potentially deadly
A mass of overhanging ice or snow, typically found on a ridgetop or edge of a cirque.
