Editor’s Note: This is the fourth column in a weekly series written by Meteorologist Joel Gratz that will take you “behind the scenes” of the typical weather forecast. Joel is the founder of ColoradoPowderForecast.com, where you can sign up for his email alerts. Boulder, CO – If you like snow, then you’ve undoubtedly read the … Continue reading The Details Behind La Nina
Editor’s Note: This is the third column in a weekly series written by Meteorologist Joel Gratz that will take you “behind the scenes” of the typical weather forecast. Joel is the founder of ColoradoPowderForecast.com, where you can sign up for his email alerts. Boulder, CO – No matter where you live, the “big storm” the … Continue reading What a Big Storm Looks Like
The new Eta Solo backpacking stove from Primus works equally well with the built-in cooking pot… (photo: FTO) …or without. (photo: FTO) Salt Lake City, UT – Drawing comparisons to the popular Jetboil PCS when reviewing Primus’ new Eta Solo backpacking stove is a natural, for in many ways they’re nearly identical. But in one … Continue reading New Eta Solo Backpacking Stove from Primus One-Ups Popular Jetboil
Editor’s Note: This is the first column in a weekly series written by Meteorologist Joel Gratz that will take you “behind the scenes” of the typical weather forecast. Joel is the founder of ColoradoPowderForecast.com, where you can sign up for his email alerts. Boulder, CO – One of the most important concepts I learned in … Continue reading Weather Models Are Trendy
by Evelyn French Salt Lake City, UT – Many recreational skiers don’t understand why they need to use ski wax. They think it’s too expensive or they don’t have the time to learn how to properly apply it. Some think that wax is only for racers and people who want to go fast, but what … Continue reading Ski Waxing for a Greener Tomorrow
Lake Placid, NY – Ah, yes — the much maligned best-of list. It’s 2010 and by now you’ve read a few of them from the end of last year, and this year’s will be arriving shortly. Always a fun way to pass time while waiting at the airport or the doctor’s office, amazingly effective in … Continue reading Lake Placid: Home of the Can’t-Miss Winter Vacation