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3 days ago

WATCH: Riding The White Giant

Norwegian rider Krister Kopala dedicated his 2022 season to riding some of the most unforgiving lines on Jiehkkevárri, the highest a…
5 days ago

Mid-Winter Snow Patterns - The Flakes Podcast

In this week's episode of The Flakes Podcast, BA, Mike, and Evan discuss where the snow is headed as we reach the midpoint of winter, the l…
1 week ago

WATCH: The FIFTY - Skyladder, Mt. Andromeda

Hanging above the Athabasca Glacier lies a classic line that is equal parts aesthetic and intimidating.
1 week ago

Finally Snowing in the Northeast - The Flakes Podcast

In this week's episode of The Flakes Podcast, BA, Mike, and Evan talk about snow finally returning to the Northeast, the latest from New Me…
1 week ago

All About Nor’easters and Coastal Storms

A large Nor’easter or coastal storm can make or break the ski season on the East Coast.
2 weeks ago

Northern Sierra Snow Stats as of January 20, 2023

Records & Statistics Source: For this article, I am using the stats reported by Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Lab, which is located nor…
2 weeks ago

WATCH: Titlis Rundtour, Triple Corks To The No Fall Zone - Topside Episode 4

Nikolai and company head to Switzerland to team up with an all-time crew of Scandinavian skiers to do the classic, Titlis Rundtour.
2 weeks ago

How Weather Impacts Avalanche Conditions & Forecasting Tools For Safe Backcountry Travel

This article is sponsored by our friends at Arc'teryx, who are dedicated to backcountry education and inclusivity in the outdoors.
2 weeks ago

Storm Train Ends, Who's Next - The Flakes Podcast

In this week's episode of The Flakes Podcast, BA, Mike, and Evan discuss the HUGE snowfall numbers that have fallen in California and Utah,…
2 weeks ago

Insider's Guide to Skiing Crested Butte, Colorado

The following guide was sponsored in partnership with Gunnison Crested Butte.  The town of Crested Butte and Crested Butte Mountain Res…
3 weeks ago

January 2023 Snowpack Update

JANU-BURIED.
3 weeks ago

WATCH: The FIFTY - Combatant Couloir

Nestled at the base of the highest mountain entirely in BC, Canada, Mt.