Wolfpack: your posse on a powder day
October 1, 2016
A wolfpack is a group of friends, usually guys, who ski or ride together, similar to a posse.
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Face shot: powder nirvana and a staple of ski porn
September 15, 2016
What is a face shot? A face shot occurs when snow sprays a skier or snowboarder’s face on a powder day. The snow must be deep and light enough (e.g., blower, Champagne Powder®) and the rider must have sufficient speed to elevate the snow to face level. I took the shot above with a GoPro camera attached to the end
The 9 best ski apps for iPhone and Android
September 8, 2016
Ski apps are great for tracking your alpine performance. Here’s a quick rundown of the best apps for skiing and snowboarding.
How an avalanche beacon works and saves lives
August 21, 2016
An avalanche beacon is a safety device that transmits a signal that rescuers use to home in on someone buried by an avalanche.
Ski trail ratings: green circles, blue squares, and black diamonds
July 26, 2016
The green circles, blue squares, and black diamonds that illustrate ski trail ratings were informed by Disney’s work on a proposed ski resort.
What is sastrugi (aka zastrugi)?
July 14, 2016
Sastrugi is a wind-sculpted snow formation with irregular grooves and/or ridges.
Zorb death is tragic reminder: watch your fall line!
July 7, 2016
Like a human hamster ball, a zorb is a sphere that people ride in.
No friends on a powder day
May 29, 2016
Forget the posse and ditch your bros: if it’s nuking and you want first tracks, you better remember there are no friends on powder days.