Georgetown, CO – An avalanche in Dry Gulch near Loveland Ski Area in Colorado killed one backcountry skier and injured another on Sunday.nThe avalanche was triggered by the two skiers around 1 p.m. on Sunday in the drainage just north of the ski area along the Continental Divide near Georgetown. 32-year-old Kyle Shellberg, a former … Continue reading 1 Skier Dead, 1 Hurt in Avalanche Near Loveland Ski Area
Terrace (BC), Canada – When you’re blessed with over 100 feet of the fluffy white stuff each ski season, there are bound to be a few days when it’s just too socked in to fly. At powder-packed Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, near Terrace in Northern British Columbia’s Skeena Mountains, days carving new tracks are not wholly … Continue reading Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Adds Snowcat for Weather Day Backup
North Vancouver (BC), Canada – Genuine Guide Gear, better known to backcountry skiers as G3, recently launched this year’s Skigraphiks contest that invites participants to design a unique graphic to enter in the competition. The winning entry will be printed on G3 skis, and the designer gets a free pair to show off their design.nThis … Continue reading G3’s Customer Designing Ski Graphics
Salt Lake City, UT – The Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center last week announced that it has received a $5,000 grant from Recreational Equipment, Inc., a national outdoor retail co-op better known as REI, to support the organization’s Know Before You Go (KBYG) avalanche awareness program.nThe KBYG program, designed especially for young adults and … Continue reading REI Funds Utah Avalanche Awareness Program
Whitefish, MT – Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana, often referred to as the “Crown Jewel of the Continent,” regularly dazzles visitors with the spectacular views from its manicured roadways and trails. But as any national park fan knows, the best way to really see their beauty is from far off the beaten path.nThe man … Continue reading Outfitter Guides Backcountry Ski Expeditions Into Montana’s Glacier National Park
Snowbird, UT – Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort and the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) are once again partnering to offer the second annual Freeride Avalanche Summit, Dec. 16-17. The two-day clinic is targeted towards advanced and expert skiers and riders who want practical and professional instruction on avalanche awareness, safety and rescue.nThe Freeride Avalanche Summit … Continue reading Second Annual Freeride Avalanche Summit at Snowbird Dec. 16-17
Irwin, CO – After eight years in hibernation, snowcat skiing and riding is returning to Irwin, near Crest Butte, this winter as the former Irwin Lodge operation is being reborn as CS Irwin.nCS Irwin will operate two custom snow cats this winter, transporting 10 guests a day in comfort and style. Participants will meet daily … Continue reading Snowcat Skiing Returns to Irwin