Italian start-up introduces Snowfoot: an alpine snowshoe for freeride skiers and snowboarders

An Italian startup founded by three mountaineers has announced that Snowfoot, the “radical step in mountain mobility” will be available for immediate purchase on the popular crowdfunding portal Indiegogo starting November 15.  The patented technology developed to maximize flotation Continue reading

Northern Rockies Avalanche Safety Workshop to Host Industry-leading Presenters, Gear Manufacturers and Local Vendors

The 4th annual Northern Rockies Avalanche Safety Workshop  (NRASW) will take place Saturday, October 25th, 2014 from 8:00am until 4:30pm at the Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish, Montana . NRASW is a one-day gathering of avalanche professionals and winter … Continue reading

Colorado Ski Country USA Resorts Measuring Snowfall in Feet

A major snowstorm has blanketed Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) ski resorts with fresh powder, delighting skiers and snowboarders alike as snow totals pile up.

A potent combination of moisture and arctic air left significant amounts of new snow throughout … Continue reading

Colorado Resorts Benefit From Mid Season Powder Play

Old Man Winter made a significant powder play this week giving the Colorado ski season a major boost. Several days of consistent snowfall in Colorado’s high country was capped off this morning with accumulations totaling as much as six feet … Continue reading

Strong Turnout for Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing for Winter Trails Day 2013

The 18th annual Winter Trails Day experienced a very strong turnout at many locations this month. With good snow conditions in many areas of the country and a greater consumer interest in low impact exercise, final numbers are trending above … Continue reading

Nearly a Meter of Snow Falls in Eight Days at Sun Peaks

With nearly a meter of snowfall over eight days, Sun Peaks is on track to break its all-time record of 247 cm of new snowfall in December. The record set during the winter season of 2006/2007 could potentially be broken … Continue reading

Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Helps Burn Extra Calories During Holidays

Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are two great options for warding off unwanted weight gain during the over-indulgent holiday season. In fact, getting out in the winter months on snowshoes or cross-country skis are both great activities for burning up hundreds … Continue reading

Winter Storms Envelop Colorado Ski Country

Impressive weekend snowfall accumulated throughout the state, giving Colorado Ski Country resorts plenty of fresh powder with which to greet eager skiers and snowboarders. After the previous weeks’ storm, and with yet another one anticipated later during this week, winter … Continue reading

Beaver Creek Running Series: Snowshoe Edition

The first race of the “Beaver Creek Running Series: Snowshoe Edition” is less than one month away.

The first race of the series is on January 6, 2013 at Creekside Park. Sign up for the 5k or 10k runs this … Continue reading

More Than 100 Inches of Snow; Stevens Pass to Open the Entire Mountain

More than 100 inches of snow has already fallen at Stevens Pass this season and the resort now has enough snow to open the entire mountain including Mill Valley (“The Backside”) this Saturday. With a winter storm advisory in affect … Continue reading

Report: Tough Times for U.S. Winter Tourism Industry if Climate Change Goes Unaddressed

A new economic analysis details how the $12.2 billion winter tourism industry spread out across 38 states has experienced an estimated $1 billion loss and up to 27,000 fewer jobs over the last decade due to diminished snow fall patterns … Continue reading

Vermont Ski Resorts Boast Record Openings

Upgrades in snowmaking paired with ideal temperatures have propelled Vermont ski resorts into a promising early season. After starting the season with the most ski areas open in the country for Thanksgiving, Vermont’s snowguns have launched the resorts into December … Continue reading