Latest posts on skiing, snowboarding, and snow science
B is for Bomb Cyclone
From a meteorological perspective, a bomb cyclone really is the bomb.
H is for Hydrologic Cycle
The hydrologic cycle drives weather, climate, erosion, and ecosystems, so it lies at the heart of both our modern, daily existence and the deep, geological history of our planet.
Zorb death is tragic reminder: watch your fall line!
Like a human hamster ball, a zorb is a sphere that people ride in.
Balaclava: essential winter gear since the Crimean War
The balaclava face mask is essential gear if you ski or snowboard and the origin of the word has nothing to do with a Greek dessert.
G is for Glacier
A glacier is a large, perennial mass of ice and snow that moves slowly downhill under the influence of gravity
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.
