Gargellen, Austria – Sometimes you can go from not enough of a good thing to too much in the blink of an eye. A few short weeks ago, European ski resorts were fretting a snowless Christmas holiday period. Now that snow has finally arrived in the Alps, resorts are dealing with snow stability issues that … Continue reading Another Austrian Avalanche Kills Italian Skier
Warren, VT – Vermont’s Sugarbush Resort has made significant changes to its uphill travel policy this season. This winter, skiers and riders are permitted to hike or skin before and after operating hours at both of the resort’s ski mountains on designated trails. Those interested will be required to pick up a free uphill travel pass … Continue reading Sugarbush Revises Uphill Travel Policy
Nelson (BC), Canada – Authorities have spent today searching the area near Whitewater Ski Area in British Columbia for a missing skier. Edward Perello, 47, of Ymir went backcountry skiing near Whitewater on Monday morning and never returned home. He wasn’t reported missing until late Tuesday, when Perello’s car was found parked near the ski … Continue reading Search Underway for Missing Skier Near Whitewater
Rainbow Mountains, AK – One backcountry skier survived and another died in an avalanche near the Richardson Highway in Alaska’s Rainbow Mountains southeast of Fairbanks on Saturday, the Alaska State Troopers report. A Troopers dispatch indicates that the avalanche was reported at around 6:21 p.m. on Saturday to their unit in Fairbanks. Michael Hopper, 63, of Fairbanks was … Continue reading Backcountry Skier Dies in Alaska Avalanche
Eagle, CO – “The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that, you’re in control of your life. If you don’t, life controls you.” – Tony Robbins The quiet of the mountainside is mocking us. I have to stop every few yards, … Continue reading Polar Star Hut: The Pain and The Pleasure
Lamoille, NV – Ruby Mountains Heli-Experience (RMH), in the middle of northeastern Nevada’s Great Basin, is giving away a heli-ski or snowboard trip of a lifetime. In this remote stretch of seemingly endless alternating desert valley floors and lofty mountain ranges, situated some three and a half hours west of Salt Lake City and five hours east … Continue reading Win a Free Heli-Ski Trip in the Wilds of Northern Nevada
Boise, ID – After premiering over the weekend in Boise, the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival is now celebrating its 10th Anniversary by touring the world with more than 100 screenings of nine unique films aimed to inspire winter adventurers to seek the snow less traveled. The Backcountry Film Festival is known for its mix of professional and … Continue reading Backcountry Film Festival Tours the World
