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Can’t make it to the mountain this winter? No matter. So long as there’s snow on the ground in the city—and some good hills—you can still have a good time. Watch out for traffic, though.
[Via: The Chive]… Read the rest
Sweetgrass Productions spent two years in the South American wilderness filming the solitude of backcountry skiing and snowboarding to bring you their latest film SOLITAIRE. The film … Read the restfollows expert back country skiers and snowboarders as they head into the silent wilderness of South America, seeking the truth lying in the
Seven sensational ski movies screened to a packed audience at the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s annual Snow Show. A pretty ambitious program spanning almost three hours delivered the season’s first big dose of white powder with steep downhill descents, inspiring stories of courage, a nod to environmental protection and a… Read the rest
In their feature film project, All I Can, Sherpas Cinema blends animation and graphic design techniques to give you a unique mountain film experience. This one is different than your typical ski flick–it expresses both a love for riding in the mountains and the environmental impact of exploring those mountains.… Read the rest
With November approaching the thoughts of lads and lasses of the winter sports persuasion turn to powder, and what better way to get ready for the slopes than to show people who weren’t.
From Jameel: (Back to the drawing board.)
From Antoine: (Don’t lose that edge.)
From Guillermo: (That first… Read the rest
It’s September. Which means it’s time to enjoy that last bit of summer.
From Mike: (Whoops.)
From Addam: (Double.)
From Mitch: (Yikes.)… Read the rest
The Snowbowl Ski resort in Flagstaff, Arizona sits somewhere along the range of inactive volcanoes called San Francisco Peaks, which, according to Mother Jones, are “volcanoes that contain the only alpine tundra in Arizona, at heights of more than 12,000 feet.” Pristine as the range may sound, the snow levels… Read the rest
A New Zealand skier taking advantage of the country’s snowy wonderland was chased by a herd of Hereford bulls when she wandered off a trail recently.
After taking a wrong turn, the skier, 55, had to hike 6.5 miles through difficult terrain. She was able to call police from a… Read the rest
We’ve got a holiday weekend coming up, which means a lot of folks are probably heading to the lake. Hopefully, they do better than these people.
From Richard: (I’m not sure what even happened here, except for that cackle.)
From Jennifer: (Not quite.)
From Jason: (We’ve got a tumbler.)… Read the rest
We realize it’s not Wednesday. We also realize it’s not very nice to laugh at other people’s misfortunes. Enough said.
[Via: Spatziba on Vimeo]… Read the rest
The drive to the local ski area twists up beautiful mountain passes and through soft white landscapes bordered by pine stands and etched with creeks and rivers. It shouldn’t be as hard to picture as it is, but the hustle to make first chair clouds our periphery and the landscape… Read the rest
There are plenty of people out there talking about climate change. But how many are actually doing something about it? Even those of us who spend a lot of time outdoors can be guilty of contributing to the destruction of the natural environment we love. We fly in jets from… Read the rest
If you’ve been at the mountain less than you’d prefer (or want to admit) this year, take a gander at this this “first person” video–shot with a helmet cam–and you’ll feel yourself being transported to the powder-topped terrain.
Trust us, this one’s worth four minutes of your time if you’re… Read the rest
It’s okay. You don’t have to admit it to us. But if you don’t know how to ski or snowboard, this is just the month to try it out. January is officially ‘Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month‘, and many resorts around the country are offering up incredible discounted packages… Read the rest
