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May 14, 2012
Off The Wall Sh#t: You Will Not Believe This… | Beautiful Girls Juggling Tables w/ Their Feet
We watched this video today, repeated “I don’t believe this”, gaped, and distributed high fives afterwards. This video is of the Baronton Sisters from the country of France in 1969. ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Snowfall in Inches Down the Rockies, We’ll Take It…
With the monster ridge off the West Coast blocking the country from big storms we will take what we can get this week. There is storm coming inland right along ... Read More
November 16, 2011
Special Weather Statement Issued for Tahoe | 12 Inches Forecasted
Tahoe is FINALLY gonna get some snow. Cool. We’ve got a Special Weather Statement and potentially up to a foot of snow coming our way. The most important feature in ... Read More
December 1, 2011
SKi TIP (POV) – Mt. Baker Backcountry
November 16, 2011
Line of the Week !! Surf Tahoe
The Line of the Week North Lake Tahoe Surf Tahoe With the November weather changing on a daily basis from sun to wind to rain to snow it’s hard to ... Read More
November 16, 2011
Man Jailed After Accidentally Killing His Wife in an Avalanche
A Frenchman has been sent to jail in Austria after an avalanche killed his wife last year in the Austrian Alps. He was charged with negligent manslaughter. His sentence is ... Read More
November 16, 2011
Top 4 Deep Powder Videos on the Internet!!!!!
TeamThirteen: Deep Powder Skiing at Bridger Bowl: Part 1 This section won ‘deepest powder’ at the 2001 Powder Video Magazine Awards. It was shot in 1998, so they are on ... Read More
November 16, 2011
Alta Powder Skiing
These guys are skiing over the head pow at Alta. – lee Reasons This Video is Sick: - deep pow - blower snow - steep whaterve To learn more about ... Read More
November 16, 2011
Afghan Ski Challenge 2012: No Weapons Allowed!
The Afghan Ski Challenge is a freeride ski race, which takes place every March in Bamiyan Province, Central Afghanistan. The event is organized by the Bamiyan Ski Club and open ... Read More
November 16, 2011
Squaw Valley Offers Season Pass Discount to Top 1%
Squaw Valley is clearly concerned about the top 1% of Americans. So much so, that they have extended a $100 discount on their regular season passes for this winter to ... Read More
November 22, 2011
Gear Review: Backcountry Access (BCA) Float 18 Airbag Pack
Airbag packs are all the rage lately- and for good reason. The airbag system, which manually deploys an airbag around the users neck and head via a “pull cord” on ... Read More
November 16, 2011
Unofficial Local Contest: Snow Total Sunday Night, Raymer Plot
We’re getting pretty antsy for winter here, so we’re going to give away some Unofficial gear. After minutes of brainstorming ideas for this contest, we’ve decided on the following: the ... Read More
November 16, 2011
PNW DEEPNESS! | Salomon Freeski TV S6 E5: Northwest Road Trip part 1
Today, Salomon Freeski TV dropped their newest episode in their ongoing web-series and she’s a real doozy! Especially for all you super-deep, over the head pow junkies out there, OH ... Read More
November 22, 2011
Sick Powder at Alta Yesterday | Unofficial Photos of the Week
Yesterday at Alta was the first awesome Sleeper Day of the season. The snow report only indicated 5″ of new snow so very few people came up the canyon to ... Read More
November 22, 2011
Julia Mancuso and Squaw Valley Host eBay Auction for the High Fives Foundation
Squaw Valley, CA - Squaw Valley’s ski team is heading to the FIS Alpine World Cup in Aspen, Colo., this week to cheer on the Lake Tahoe resort’s Olympic Gold Medalist, ... Read More
November 22, 2011
Salomon Freeski TV Northwest Road Trip Part 2 – Insanely Deep Snow!!
Today, Salomon Freeski TV dropped part 2 of their 2010 trip to the Pacific Northwest. Video includes insanely deep powder skiing shot on one of the deepest days on record for ... Read More
November 22, 2011
Making a Mountain Out of a Soul Hill [PART II] Will KSL’s Plans to Optimize Squaw Destroy it? “BY A REAL JOURNALIST!”
Part II of The Four Part Series “Will KSL’s Plans to Optimize Squaw Destroy it?“ PART I can be read HERE By Mike Wilson (the journalist, not the stunt man) ... Read More
November 22, 2011
It’s the Northeast’s Turn! 6-12″ on the way for Vermont, 12-18″ for New Hampshire and Maine
It seems like all of the fun has been in the West over the past few weeks with the Northeast enjoying mild temperatures and sun. There was storm at the ... Read More
November 22, 2011
POV Paradise – Baker Film Festival Edit
November 17, 2011
Dendrite Studios | Occupy Mountains | Maxim Arsenault
Did you know that 99% of the powder is skied by 1% of the skiers. Maxim is insane, but he’s also really good and really calculated. Just listen to him describe ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Poor Man’s RIches | Full Room Production Premier
Yet again, another reason to hit the town, tie on a little buzz and get fired up for the upcoming season. Full Room Productions is having their premier Friday the 18th ... Read More
November 22, 2011
10 reasons to give er’
10 Reasons to give er’ it’s better than not giving er’ FUBAR is the best movie ever so all your friends think your cool chicks dig scars you can sleep ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Last Day to Get Cheap Squaw/Alpine Pass
The Tahoe Super Pass is gonna be cheap for one more day, today. Squaw & Alpine on one pass, kinda a no brainer. A big winter is still forecasted for ... Read More
December 1, 2011
How to Mack a Yoga Girl
Yoga is the hot thing for the ladies these days. Who isn’t a fan of a fit and flexible lady who is a bit more relaxed than your average human? With ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Introducing the Game of “GoPro” | Slug Bug, on the Slopes
If you’re anything like me, you haven’t matured past the age of 13 and are always looking for a random reason to punch your friend in the shoulder. Problem is, ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Tahoe Backcountry Check | Carson Pass, Round Top, Hidden Couloir
Still waiting. That’s the current pattern here in Tahoe, waiting for that one dump to really gets things going for our local backcountry. There’s high hopes that this weekend’s storm ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Handrail Ski Crash Torn MCL | Hard to Watch
From our Unofficial Network’s inbox…. “tore my mcl in october skiing handrails in boulder, co. pretty epic shot.” -Spencer Harkins
April 29, 2012
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November 17, 2011
Unofficial Beer | 40 Barrel Fermenting Tank Explodes At Otter Creek Brewing Co.
At around 10am this past Monday an over-pressurized 40 Bbl (1,250 gal) fermenting tank at Middlebury, VT’s Otter Creek Brewing Co. exploded due to a faulty pressure relief valve on ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Early Ups at Alta Today: Condition Preview for Friday’s Opening
A small group of skiers was lucky enough to get to sample the goods off the Wildcat Chair today at Alta. The skiing was super good all the way around! ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Danny Toumarkine’s Journey from Ripping to Major Injury to Ripping | “Moving Forward”
“On January 3rd, 2011 Danny Toumarkine took a horrible fall while snowboarding in Montana. Danny was care flighted to a local hospital where he spent the next 33 days. During ... Read More
November 17, 2011
World’s First Known Mountaineering Fatality | 5,300 Years Ago
In 1991, a perfectly preserved human body was found in the Alps near the border of Italy and Austria. The German hikers who found the body figured it was ... Read More
November 17, 2011
BOOM | Avalanche Control at Kicking Horse
A common motif is SH#T when discussing early season snowpack in the rocky Mountains. We’ve got sketchy snowpack all the way from the Interior of British Columbia to the mountains of ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Best POV in the World | Andrew Whiteford, Jackson Hole
Remember this video from last spring? Yep, it’s got over 85,500 views now. I literally cannot even put words to this. Oh, wait…yes I can: This is HANDS DOWN the ... Read More
March 20, 2012
The Chimney Today @ Squaw?
There is a chance that Squaw Valley’s legendary Chimney might open today. There appears to be a few lines that could go in the Chimney right now. Chimney Sweep, Center Line, Easy Street, & The Loft all appear to be doable...from a distance.
November 17, 2011
More Information on the Avalanche that took Jamie Pierre
I did not know Jamie Pierre as well as many people in Little Cottonwood knew him. We skied together a few times and shot the shit at Inkline Boot Shop ... Read More
November 22, 2011
Chris Benchetler 2011 Self-Edit | Alaska, Mammoth, Jackson, CA Backcountry
Check out Chris Benchetler’s 2011 self-edit. A mix of footage from Nimbus Independent and Teton Gravity Research, Chris schusses Haines AK, Mammoth, Jackson, and some California backcountry. Action starts around ... Read More
November 17, 2011
SOLITAIRE by Sweetgrass Productions | Playing Tonight Nov. 17th | Fifty Fifty Brewing Co. Truckee, CA
Need something to get you through the final stretch before ski season arrives here in Tahoe? Get out to the Fifty Fifty Brewery tonight to catch Sweetgrass Production’s new film, ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Whistler Opens Tomorrow | Here’s What to Expect
Tomorrow is opening Day for Whistler Blackcomb and boy is the anticipation at an all time high in Vancouver/Whistler. I mean today alone I heard two different groups talking about opening day. ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Local Review: Coco Love- Atelier Ortega
If you have a sweet tooth, then Coco Love is the place for you. The bakery, chocolate, gelato and coffee shop seems like it belongs somewhere in France or Italy ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Sneak Peek at the ‘Brand’ New Squaw Promo
Last season WME was here at Squaw shooting for their latest film “Like There’s no Tomorrow.” The Squaw segment (which many of you have seen in part or in whole) ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Earth’s Last Unexplored Mountain Range
Billion-year-old mountains, the size of the Alps, completely buried in 2 mile deep, million-year-old ice. Damn. These mountains are named the Gamburtsevs, are located in Eastern Anarctica, are the size of the ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Skiers Almost TAKEN OUT by Avalanche | Jackson Hole Backcountry
Skip to 1:14 for the action Holy SH#T, these guys are really lucky! I’m guessing the slide was large enough to be a class two avalanche, it had a pretty ... Read More
November 17, 2011
New Hampshire Drinks More Then Any Other State. Over 100% more than Utah Residents
Last year, residents of the Granite State downed an average of 31.6 gallons of beer, 6.7 gallons of wine and 3.8 gallons of liquor apiece. Thats twice the national average and 89 percent ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Drunken Copper Mountain Employees Steal $6,400 of U.S. Ski Team Gear
Three Copper Mountain employees in their twenties stole $6,400 worth of U.S. Ski Team Equipment at Copper Mountain on Thursday of last week. The didn’t get to enjoy the gear ... Read More
November 22, 2011
State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2011-2012: Preseason Edition
We may not have the several feet of snow we all wish we had right now, but even with the thin conditions daily skiing is happening in Tahoe, and there’s ... Read More
November 17, 2011
Mike Douglas Spends 6 days/nights on Whistler Mountain | Heli Skiing and Throwing Bombs | Days 1- 3
I’m addicted to this Embed idea. Maybe it’s because I get to live vicariously through Mike Douglas, or maybe it’s because I’m always on Twitter and #whistlerembedded fills up my timeline…whatever the ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Parkour + Skiing = Insane
360s, 720s, backflips, roof rides, street skiing, and rail slides all in someone’s neighborhood. This is one of the most entertaining ski videos I’ve seen in a while. If you ... Read More
November 21, 2011
Watch “That’s Fine” by Voleurz | Full Length Free Online!
The full length version of “That’s Fine” by Voleurz is free online now. Check it out! Voleurz, a Vancouver-based lifestyle clothing brand, is proud to present their seventh feature-length film, ... Read More
November 21, 2011
Big Opening Day For Jackson | 5 Lifts To Run In 5 Days
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced their plans for opening day, and it is looking good. Apres Vous and Teewinot are planning on opening as usual. Along with those two ... Read More
November 21, 2011
Ingrid Backstrom Summits and Skis Denali, AK | 20,320 Feet
“I’ve been to Baffin Island, the Arctic three times, I’ve been to the Antarctic … I think this might be the coldest!” – Ingrid Backstrom Ingrid Backstrom, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, and ... Read More
November 21, 2011
NEW Lodge Mt. Baker – Raven Hut
Mt. Baker is proud to announce the construction of a new, significant mid-mountain lodge called the Raven Hut, designed in the 1920s-30s Cascadia style architecture. The new building sits on ... Read More
November 21, 2011
Squaw to OPEN in 2 Days | What Will Be Open | Conditions Report
Squaw Valley USA will be open for business in less than 2 days time. That’s Wednesday November 23rd, 2011. Are you ready? What Will Be Open on Opening Day: - ... Read More
November 21, 2011
Opening Day at Mt. Baker = DEEP POWDER
thesnowboardrealms.com brings us this look at Opening Day Mt. Baker. Music “Law of Nature Outro” Marlin “Totally Totally” The Flamboyant gods So…. I wasn’t sure if an opening day could ever ... Read More
November 21, 2011
Split Flow Slices Storms Headed for Tahoe
Back to back storms over the weekend brought several inches of snow to the Tahoe region. Some resorts picked up over a foot of snow on the upper half of ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Columbia Omni-Heat & Extremely Canadian | Turn on the Heat Party | Event Review
After charging hard through the not-pow-lines of Ikea, Costco and Canadian Tire on Monday, the Extremely Canadian and Columbia Omni-Heat® party at Merlin’s was much needed change from the day ... Read More
November 29, 2011
First Ever Extreme Skiing Contest | Valdez, AK
←Yep, that’s Glenn Plake. Once upon a time (in 1991), the first ever Extreme Skiing Competition went down in Valdez, AK. Glenn Plake, Scot Schmidt, & Mike Hattrup
November 29, 2011
Early Season Jumpzz | Day 9 at Whistler Blackcomb
It’s dayz like theeze that keep us stoked for the rest of the season. Blue bird and good snow with some friends. Josh Stack showed us some cliffs and Dean ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Insane Snowboard Crash
Check out this snowboarder make a really bad decision. If you watch the video a few times you’ll notice something wrong with the handrail, it almost looks like the second ... Read More
November 29, 2011
8 Hours Left for Evo’s 20% Off Everything Sale
Trying to figure out how to get in on this Cyber Monday thing? Here’s your in. A sale this time of year is an anomaly, but Evo has the guts ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Best Big Mountain Snowboarder in the World, Xavier de le Rue’s, Full Length Movie & Interview | “This Is My Winter”
Xavier has been pushing the limits of big mountain snowboarding like no one else the past few years. It’s beyond riding exposed lines and making them look friendly. Xavier has ... Read More
November 28, 2011
Lindsey Vonn Files for Divorce | Who is Thomas Vonn?
Lindsey Vonn married olympian and former US Ski Team member Thomas Vonn on September 29, 2007. Yesterday, Lindsey announced that she and Thomas will be getting a divorce. “It is ... Read More
November 28, 2011
Jackson Hole Opens With Pow
It has been an amazing Thanksgiving weekend in Jackson. The lifts started spinning and there was plenty of soft snow to be had. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort began the season ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Too Cold for Snow in Tahoe?
That may be the case but not because of the air, because of the Pacific Ocean. November was an active month although many of the storms split as they hit ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Snowboarder Dies at Mountain High Ski Resort | Early Season Death Toll Sadly Rises to 4
This is terrible news. The early season death toll continues to unfortunately rise. The latest tragedy was a 23-year-old female snowboarder at Mountain High ski resort in So Cal on ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Unofficial Gear Review: The North Face Chugach Backpack (Fall ’11)
The North Face Chugach Backpack might be the best side-country/slackcountry pack out there. It’s so good, in fact, I felt obligated to highlight the improvements TNF had made over last ... Read More
November 29, 2011
The Northeast Will Have to Start From Scratch This Week
Last week the Northeast picked up several inches to over a foot of new snow at most of the ski resorts in VT, NH, and ME. This week they are ... Read More
March 17, 2012
Rahlves’ Banzai Tour 2012! | NBC Sports Teaser
The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour was impressive this year. The biggest RBT season yet with stops at Kirkwood, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, and Sugar Bowl. The 2012 Rahlves’ Banzai Tour will ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Freeskiing World Tour Championships: Kirkwood Highlights
Highlights from the 2012 Freeskiing World Tour Championships held at Kirkwood.
March 17, 2012
Another Avalanche Video: Snowmobiler Rides Through Slide Near Alpine Wyoming
From the avalanche video files (which are getting bigger and bigger), here’s another one. This time just outside of Alpine, Wyoming. It looks like the south facing slope had been ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Smith Optics and Skullcandy Party | Wednesday, November 30th at the Moose!
Kick off the ski season this Wednesday complements of Smith Optics, Deschutes Brewery, Spacecraft and Skullcandy at the Mangy Moose, in Teton Village. If the party is anything like the ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Dana Flahr – Gettin Some! at Blackcomb Mountain | Where All the Snow’s At
Dana Flahr shredding some trees and early season pow on Blackcomb Mountain, November 24th and 25th 2011. We all know where the snow’s at right now. Conditions in the North West ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Split Flow Migration | Shastafarian Powder Days
Just like you I hope all this “split flow” talk doesn’t become a dominant theme to our season in the Sierra. Even still there’s no sense in hating on it, ... Read More
November 29, 2011
This Wednesday, Nov. 30th | A Women’s Backcountry Evening | Tahoe City, CA
Yes ladies it’s true. Security will be enforced at the door knowing the highest percentage of desired female’s in Tahoe will all be in the same place at the same ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Massive AVALANCHE Triggered Near Whistler Today | Helicopter Deployed 2kg Explosive
Avalanche control in Corona Bowl, Blackcomb Glacier Provincial Park, just East of Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort, November 28th 2011. This size 3.5 avalanche was triggered using a helicopter deployed 2kg ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Back Flip to Front Flip on the Same Jump | Ok It’s a Crash
35 thousand views in eight days, sign me up to crash… Check out our Joey (not a baby kangaroo, a Breckenridge Joey) try a back flip. I’m guessing it’s not his first ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Parkour + Skiing = Insane | Sherpa Cinemas Releases Full JP Auclair “All. I. Can.” Segment
Skip to 2:10 to get to the skiing, altho the whole video is epic First off, we wanna say thanks to Dave at Sherpa Cinemas for putting the full segment ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Early Season Struggles : Telluride Terrain Report – 11/29/11
Being out of town for the Holidays, today was my first day skiing at the resort for the season. I guess not much has changed since our opening day report ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Making a Mountain Out of a Soul Hill [PART III] Will KSL’s Plans to Optimize Squaw Destroy it? “BY A REAL JOURNALIST!”
Part III of The Four Part Series “Will KSL’s Plans to Optimize Squaw Destroy it?“ Click on links to read PART I and Part II By Mike Wilson (the journalist, not the stunt man) A ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Is the Freeride World Tour Screwed? | Nissan Officially Pulls Out As Title Sponsor
We Unofficially reported on Nissan leaving the Freeride World Tour in October. It’s now being officially reported that Nissan has pulled out as the title sponsor of the Tour. “Unfortunately ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Hamish Baxter | Photographer Profile
Hamish Baxter is from Scotland, he is a photographer not to mention an around good guy . In the last five years Hamish has been around the world, however since satisfying his travel ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Riding Shotgun with Freeskier Nick Martini | Iceland
This time Freeskier and Teton Gravity Research take us on a mission to Iceland with freeskier Nick Martini. The crew gets creative with a few urban features at a local ... Read More
November 29, 2011
Friends of Shames: A Skier’s Journey EP1 [Season 2]
If your beloved ski hill ran out of money and had no choice but to close, what would you do? With time running out for majestic Shames Mountain in Northern ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Telluride Ranked 8th Most Challenging Ski Resort- Jackson 1st, Snowbird 2nd, Squaw 3rd
Jared Vincent Photos According to Skimag.com…take it for what it’s worth, but I think these rankings are fair enough. I guess it is based on readers picking them, which is ... Read More
November 30, 2011
3rd Annual Whistler Tweet Up | Event Review
@WhistlerBlckcmb hosted the 2011 #WhistlerTweetUp on Friday at the GLC. Again @UnofficialWhis was invited to a super fun event that hyped the already awesome winter season here in Whistler. Drinks and ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Line of the Week !! Highlining the Sierra Buttes
The Line of the Week Sierra Buttes Highlining the Buttes One thing I’ve noticed lately is that not everyone has the same opinion as to what to do when they ... Read More
November 30, 2011
A Backcountry Tele Ski Rap? | Yep
Apparently Jake Sakson can rap. Check out this backcountry rap produced by Powderwhores, it’s actually pretty good? A little about Jake: he lives out of a van, usually based out of ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Pillows and Deep Pow in Western Wyoming’s Gros Ventre Range
KGB productions comes at you with another episode of their adventures. This video is an outing to the Gros Ventre range. Rumors have it there are some pretty sick pillows. ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Swiss Chalet 007 Style
Jorg Romang was the guy who taught Rodger Moore (The best 007 ever!) how to ski so well he could shoot terrorists while skiing switch down choppy windblown. If Jorg ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Some Mini-Lines on Whistler Mountain | Alpine Closed b/c of Avalanche Danger
After it rained to 2100 meters the super stoke in whistler was deflated back to reality. Whistlerites were beginning to get get a little cocky with their early season luck. With 30mm ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Some Jibbin at Stowe
Saw this on Skiershop.com blog roll. Glad I caught it. For what these kids had to work with it is a solid edit from this past weekend at Stowe. I ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Snowmaking is back on track at Stowe!
such a great day to be outside So this is the conditions update for December 3rd. Warm spring like temps are gone for the near future and some light snow ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Wheelchair Accident Gives Paralympian Use Of Her Legs Again
Get ready to feel good. You have to read this story first though for the good feeling to be had. I guess that’s why they call it a feel good story. Monique ... Read More
December 12, 2011
This Ain”t My First Brodeo | Team Munson Productions
Team Munson has been making short ski flicks in the Wasatch for a few years now. The newest edition This Ain”t My First Brodeo showcases loads of local bro riders ... Read More
December 12, 2011
The Line of the Week !! – Skiing A Lunar Eclipse
The Line of the Week Sierra Nevada’s Skiing A Lunar Eclipse It was going to take a lot to get me to open that closet door, find my gear from ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Ever Seen a 360º Off a 60-Foot Cliff? | Red Bull Cold Rush 2011 Highlight Video
60 foot cliff dropping 360s, 720s off 60 foot cliffs, enormous backflips, double corks, big mountain lines, good conditions, The Red Bull Cold Rush was one of the most impressive ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Spedelli’s | Food, Beer and Fun | Unofficial Local Review
Salt Lake City is short on cool places to hang out after skiing. There are a number of choices inside the canyons, but once you hit the city you are ... Read More
November 30, 2011
Stowe is Skiing Epic Right Now
Well at least according to Thorin it is!! Here in Northern Vermont we can get a lot of great days of skiing, some days we have to make our own ... Read More
November 30, 2011
The Pros & Cons of Skiing in Jeans
Gear Reviewed: Levi’s Relaxed Fit, 34/32, Boot Cut. No gaiters. Reviewer: Adolf Oliverbush The early season conditions here at Squaw Valley are at the very least, conditions. In fact the ... Read More
November 30, 2011
HUGE Wildflour Bakery & Full Belly Deli come to Squaw’s Base | 9 New Shops This Season
A major focus of the “Squaw Renaissance” has always been culinary delights. With that in mind, I think Squaw hit two homers with locals by: A: expanding Wildflour so that ... Read More
December 1, 2011
TGR Crash Reels | Awesome Beatdowns Galore!
There is something really really fun about watching people crash when they are skiing. Maybe it is because they end up not being hurt most of the time, or maybe ... Read More
December 1, 2011
LifeProof iPhone Case | Ski Bum Test
Sketched out about your new iPhone, how it has no insurance, and how you sure as hell don’t wanna buy a new one if you drop it in the snow, ... Read More
December 1, 2011
Keepin it RAW | Weekly Post
So what’s hardcore? mmm…you hardcore? mmm…what’s hardcore? Is hardcore riding with no gloves on a pow day, in grown toenails, surgery, punctured lung, or just not buying new ski ... Read More
December 1, 2011
Unofficial Whistler Welcomes Charlie Cohn to the Team!
“My wolf pack… it grew by one So there… there were one of us in the wolf pack… I was alone first in the pack, and then Charlie joined in ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Sex or Skiing?
Would you rather do something that you love, I mean love more than anything, or have sex; unless what you love to do is sex I would chose the former. I ... Read More
December 1, 2011
The North Face Jakson Jacket | Gear Review
Breathable. Warm. Gangsta. What else is needed for a midlayer jacket? Probably not too much, but if it is needed, the Jakson jacket can take care of it. The fleece ... Read More
December 1, 2011
Mt. Baker Ski Area – Mountain Policies – Alcohol
Open Container 2011-12 Mt. Baker Ski Area Mountain Policies Per Washington Law RCW 66.44.100 As per RCW 66.44.100, you may not leave your vehicle or walk around the Mt. Baker ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Avy Education – Mt. Baker Style | Know Boundaries by The North Face
The North Face gives us a good lesson and reminders on how, what, and why we need to be educated on snow science. Learn about local snowpack, practice, and never ... Read More
December 3, 2011
Top 10 Things Lifties Will Hate You For
Top 10 Things Lifties will hate you for Not listening Being on your phone when loading not having a pass ducking the rope for the lift (where the lift swings ... Read More
December 1, 2011
Pole Cam From Where The Snow’s At | Tommy Ellingson in Oregon Country… Stoked!
If I could be anywhere right now it would be in the Pacific Northwest. They have the snow… They also have the stoke. Check out Ellingson and crew making the ... Read More
December 1, 2011
The Top 10 Snowboarding Destinations for 2011/12
This list comes from a great post over at www.SnowboardingHolidays.com. We thought you’d like to see the list and see how it compares with your… TOP 10 SNOWBOARDING DESTINATIONS OF ... Read More
December 1, 2011
Unofficial Beer | Got $15 Million? | The House That Coors Built For Sale in San Francisco
Looking for a new place in San Francisco and have $15 million laying around? A mansion built by Coors Brewing founder Adolph Coors is for sale in the posh Presidio ... Read More
December 1, 2011
Squaw Valley Conditions Report | Weed Whacking, Wind, & Bald Eagles
New Rules: before Pole Whacking there must be Weed Whacking. After skiing Squaw this week, I must admit, that credo is true. There really isn’t much pole whacking going ... Read More
December 1, 2011
Early Season Alta Jibbing | Hayden Price
This edit from Hayden Price and the peeps at Freeski Brands is a really good representation of what is going on at Alta these days. There is no new snow ... Read More
December 1, 2011
G.N.A.R. The Movie Snowboarder Killing it in Idaho Pow | Smith’s “Prospecting Idaho #9″
// Spencer Cordovano is one of the only snowboarders in G.N.A.R. The Movie. The guy is hilarious and clearly can rip it. He lives in Idaho and swears by the ... Read More
December 2, 2011
Freeskiing World Tour Announces 2012 North American Event Schedule
The Freeskiing World Tour will kick off its North American tour stops January 4-9th with the Canadian Freeskiing Championships in Revelstoke, BC. Athlete registration for Revelstoke will open December 7, ... Read More
December 2, 2011
Winter is Temporarily on Hold in the Pacific NorthWest….
The snowfall in the country this week is limited to light snowfall in the Rockies and heavier snow in areas that don’t have any ski resorts. The theme is the ... Read More
December 2, 2011
Jackson Conditions Report I More Like CA Than WY | Dec 1st, 2011
The pre season skiing season in Jackson has been great to get a jump on a solid goggle tan. With the exception one mini storm day, it has been more ... Read More
December 2, 2011
Eric Hjorleifson’s re-edit from Attack of La Nina | A+ Sh*t
Matchstick Productions brings us this re-edit of Eric Hjorleifson’s segment from their 2011 Film, Attack of La Nina.
December 2, 2011
Powder Alert! Telluride, Silverton – CO, Flagstaff – AZ, Taos & Ski Apache – NM
I used to visit my cousins when they lived in El Paso, TX and the closest ski resort was Ski Apache in Southern New Mexico. I only rode there a ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Last Day to Get Cheap Squaw/Alpine Pass…Again
Squaw ended up extending the deadline to purchase the Squalpine pass (Tahoe Super Pass). Today, December 2nd, is the last day you can cheaperish passes before the prices go up ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Silverton Mountain Opening Day TOMORROW! Ski Pow or Bootpack for Free Ski Days.
Silverton Mountain opens for the season tomorrow with unguided skiing/riding and forecasted fresh snow! Unguided tickets are $49, you don’t need a reservation, and the lifts start turning at 9am. ... Read More
December 2, 2011
Peak Chair Opens Tomorrow | The Madness Starts | Will We See Air Jordan?
Whistler Peak Chair Opens Tomorrow. Will People Hit AJ? Peak Chair Opens tomorrow. Is Air Jordan ready to go? Do you think we’ll see someone hit the famous double stager. ... Read More
December 2, 2011
UnofficialMtBaker.com | Mount Baker, WA Joins the Unofficial Team
Unofficial Networks is proud to introduce UnofficialMtBaker.com. Mount Baker is a beacon in our sport with their main asset being what we all crave – snow. In 1998 Mt Baker got ... Read More
December 3, 2011
Whistler Girls Excited to Crush Each Other | Roller Derby is Back! | Event Review
Roller Derby! Yes, girls skating around and crushing each other. And yes, it is taking hold in Canada and around Whistler. I hear you are supposed to learn something new ... Read More
December 4, 2011
2 New USA Winter Weather Forecasts | La Niña 2011/12 | Breakdown by Ski Resort
Since the last North American winter weather forecast came out, 2 more have come out. They are generally similar, except for Tahoe and the Pacific Northwest. Once gives Tahoe love, ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Squaw Lauches Study on Backcountry Access Between Squaw & Alpine
This is HUGE. The possibility of skiing between Squaw & Alpine has always seems extremely distant. Not anymore. One company owns both of them and they are doing everything they ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Lindsey Vonn wins Lake Louise Downhill
Lindsey Vonn won the Lake Louise Downhill today with a DOMINATING performance. She beat next closest competitor by 2 seconds. That means that she straight up smoked everyone that showed ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Firm, Fast and Fun @ Squaw Valley this Weekend
The skiing today at Squaw Valley was Fast Firm and Fun. Skiing and riding is still limited to the Red Dog groomer but there is full coverage top to bottom ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Bode Miller wins Birds of Prey Downhill at Beaver Creek.
Bode Miller won the Birds of Prey World Cup Downhill today in Beaver Creek, Colorado with a high-risk yet flawless run. This is Bode’s third Birds of Prey victory, also ... Read More
December 3, 2011
Come On Home | Amazing Photos and OK video
Come on home is a 16 minute motion picture short featuring still and motion ski images captured by Jonathan Cracroft Photography. It should have been about half as long, since ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Lars Chickering-Ayers to Skip the Rest of the 2012 Freeskiing World Tour
Lars Chickering-Ayers has arguably been the best and most fun skier to watch on the Freeskiing World Tour for the last few seasons. I have spent many moments wondering just ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Will Skiing be Illegal Soon? | Proposed Law Overhaul: Ski Safety Act of 1979
America: land of the free and home of the brave? Or just place of lawsuits and blame dodging? I guess it depends on the topic at hand. In this case, ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Some Insane Speed Flying | Another Euro Who Ain’t Scared Of Death
This clip starts out a little slow. Maël Brasey is skiing with a speed wing down some lousy snow in Chamonix. Around 1:10 things get interesting. The snow stops, and Maël ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Skiing the Longest Escalator in Europe | Oldie and Goodie….
Skiing Angel Tube Station London, The Longest Escalator in Europe. London Underground urged Peter Olenick to contact them so they could discuss the potential dangers of his stunt. However, under by-laws they could ... Read More
December 4, 2011
Magical Icelandic Time Lapse Video | “Midnight Sun”
This video takes us through volcanic geysers, iceberg filled lakes, wrecked planes, glaciers, alpine tundra, big mountains, endless fields of lupine flowers, seaside cemeteries, bizarre beaches, waterfalls, pastureland, sea cliffs, ... Read More
December 5, 2011
10 Best Ski Resort in North America | Freeskier Magazine
Freeskier Magazine just released an online version of their resort guide. Go to their website and check out the reasoning behind their rankings as well as descriptions about why each ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Light your Noodle | Black Diamond Spot Headlamp | Gear Review
I am not an owl and neither are you I am willing to bet, so lights are very useful tools to both of us. Headlamps are especially useful because of ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Snow to Return to Tahoe for the Holidays?
Lake Tahoe has been the victim of a large area of high pressure off the coast that has been deflecting storms up into Alaska and Northern Canada. Part of the ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Silverton Opening Day – POW
Silverton is one of those special places that always seems to exceed expectations and where it snows even when it’s sunny. Opening day Saturday was one of those that you remember ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Who Needs Snow? Rock skiing on Stones
With the lack of snow from coast to coast people are starting to freak out. But who need snow anyway? Grab some rock skis and go ski some stones. The ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Unofficial Squaw Terrain & Conditions Report | December 7th, 2011
Skiing and riding at Squaw Valley is still limited to Rad Dog and Extrabitchen. The snowmakers have been doing a hell of a job laying down a fresh layer of ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Can Goggle Technology Progress Skiing?
You may have heard about the hi-tech corner of the ski goggle industry, but “smart” and “digital” goggles are usually overshadowed and written off by actual skiers/snowboarders. A pair of ... Read More
December 7, 2011
FREE BEAR CREEK…again! presented by Telluride Mountain Club @ The Sheridan Opera House | Thursday 12/8
This Thursday, December 8th the Telluride Mountain Club is hosting “Free Bear Creek (…again!) : An Evening of Films, Discussions, and Libations with your Mountain Community. The event will be ... Read More
December 7, 2011
11 Reasons Why skateboarding IS for Skiers
Here are 11 reasons why skateboarding IS for skiers. Balance groovy pavement pow going sideways ain’t all that bad…(kinda like slalom waterskiing) footwork…spiny, pillow, tech… footwork CRASHING SUCKS! You either die, ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Steamboat Joins Unofficial Networks
Steamboat Springs, CO has always been a legendary location. Billy Kid, World Cup ski races, Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club (which does nothing but pump out Olympians), dry powder, and the ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Top 10 Reasons You’re A Gaper
by Thomas Como Top 10 Reasons You’re a Gaper #10. Neon – Unless you are wearing an outfit that your sponsors fitted you in, give it up. There is ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Adub joins Unofficial JH | “I’m the Best Skier on the Internet!*”
Allow myself to introduce…myself. I’m Andrew Whiteford, and I’m proud to be joining Matt Annetts and Griffin Post at Unofficial Jackson. I’m excited about the opportunity to add some more ... Read More
December 5, 2011
SkiDUCK Launches the 2011/12 Season at Squaw Valley!
SkiDUCK Launches the 2011/12 Season at Squaw Valley USA! What’s SkiDUCK? It’s a volunteer-based charity dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled and financially underprivileged children by teaching and sharing ... Read More
December 5, 2011
More Headwinds for the Canyons/Solitude Gondola
The proposed Skilink Gondola that would connect Canyons Ski Resort in Park City,UT to Solitude in Big Cottonwood Canyon may be running up against more opposition than just the folks ... Read More
December 6, 2011
The Best Fire Starter Money Can’t Buy: PET Balls
Yesterday I decided to try out my new PET balls in the backcountry. After following the simple instructions I packed one in my pack, and while stopping for a safety ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Mammoth Mountain Joins Unofficial Networks | Mammoth Showtime Reel
What better way to kick off UnofficialMammoth.com than with a highlight reel of some of the best action captured from the 2010/2011 season? Consider this my offering as a “snow-dance” ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Rink Back from the Brink of Extinction | TOML Ice Rink Now Open
Mammoth’s “here today, gone tomorrow” ice rink was a hit for the December 2nd 2011/2012 season opening. Considering the impressive turn out for Friday’s opener, the ice rink’s “non-operation” from 2009-2011 ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Shaun White XXX Photos Up for Sale
TMZ is reporting that naked photos of the Flying Tomato, Shaun White, are being shopped around town waiting to be snagged up by the highest bidder. Here is what they had to ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Best Mammoth Early Season Park Ever | Park Video Update
No, mother nature has not been near as kind to us as she has to the PNW… but, let’s be grateful for the cold temps. MMSA mountain ops have had all ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Skiing Exotic Volcanoes – Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Hawaii
I’m going to be switching things up for a while here at “ask Dr. Kaye.” I”ll be putting the science topics on hold for a few weeks, and in their ... Read More
December 6, 2011
RECCO’s Reply to Gear Review written by Unofficial Networks
To see the Recco gear review scroll to the bottom of the post. Dale Atkins from RECCO wrote us: Dear Unofficial Networks, To borrow your own words, “if you had ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Some Snow & the Start of Cold in the Northeast…
It has been a slow start to the Winter in the Northeast so far with really only one snowstorm so far right before Thanksgiving if you don’t include the freak ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Paraglider Hit by Truck
Epic fail while trying to land. This paraglider has defiantly seen better days! If you french fry when you want to pizza, you’re going to have a bad day. Or ... Read More
December 5, 2011
Peak-2-Peak Facial Hair | The Ride of Your Life
Michael Rayner has won Movember 2011 in my opinion. Check out his “Cheek 2 Cheek” stash that is the facial hair representation of the Peak 2 Peak gondola on Whistler ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Unofficial Networks Forum is LIVE
We are excited to announce that the Unofficial Forum is LIVE and open to the public. We look forward to welcoming you into our community of skiers and riders. See you ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Got Milk? Lindsey Vonn Does.
Lindsey Vonn knows milk can help you look and feel your best. Being active, eating right and drinking three glasses of milk every day may help you maintain a healthy ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Alaskan Man Stranded in Snow Storm Survives by EATING Coors Light BEER.
As the story goes…. Anchorage Daily News: Clifton Vial, 52, climbed into the cab of his Toyota Tacoma Monday night in Nome to see how far a road winding to the ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Peter Kukesh Shredding Around Tahoe in No Particular Order
Remember way back in time before the landscape was rearranged to put Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley so darn close together? Back about a year ago when we had all that ... Read More
December 6, 2011
If you can’t win a x-games medal, might as well design it
ESPN recently announced the winner of the official Winter X Games “Test your Medal” contest. Hundreds entered but only one winner will have their design be on the 2012 Winter ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Hestra Vertical Cut Freeride Glove | Unofficial Gear Review
Every part of your ski gear is important, especially your gloves. If your hands get too cold you can’t hold your poles, give high fives to your friends or even ... Read More
December 6, 2011
This Thursday, Dec. 8th | Andrew Mclean Slideshow | Tahoe City, CA
Winter is here (sort of) and Alpenglow Sports is proud to announce the second installment of their annual Winter Film Series! World-famous ski mountaineer Andrew McLean will present, “Norway’s Wild ... Read More
December 6, 2011
2022 Olympics In Lake Tahoe: Nevada Agrees With California To Make Bid
The Huffington Post brings us this story on Nevada and California’s bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics in Tahoe. huffingtonpost.com LAS VEGAS — Nevada has agreed with officials in ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Generation Alta – Salomon Freeski TV Season 5-Episode 8
Salomon Freeski TV just dropped their latest episode in their on-going web series of clips. Episode 8 takes a look at the ski culture and passion of Alta locals. Featuring ... Read More
December 6, 2011
15″ New Snow in Telluride | Expansion of Open Terrain | World Cup SBX Training Underway
Things are looking up in Telluride with about 15 new inches of snow over the past few days, added terrain in the Chair 5 zone, and some beautiful sunny days ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Tom “What a Douchebag” Chapman and the Bear Creek controversy gets national attention | Telluride, CO | Outside Magazine article
Looks like our little Bear Creek controversy and Telluride’s favorite douche Tom Chapman are about to get some national attention. Outside Magazine just published an article titled “Backcountry Monopoly” about ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Mountain Biker vs. Snowboarder Downhill Race
Who do you think wins? Definitely pick one before you watch this or read anymore. A downhill mountain biker versus a snowboarder in a downhill race on snow. The course ... Read More
December 6, 2011
The All New “Squaw Magazine” | Unofficial Review
The new owners of Squaw have created Squaw Magazine. It’s a fancy, 100-page, annual publication about all things Squaw. They seemed to have followed the standard “Ski Magazine” format with ... Read More
December 6, 2011
Making a Mountain Out of a Soul Hill [PART IV] Will KSL’s Plans to Optimize Squaw Destroy it? “BY A REAL JOURNALIST!”
Part IV of The Four Part Series “Will KSL’s Plans to Optimize Squaw Destroy it?” Click on links to read PART I, Part II and Part III By Mike Wilson (the journalist, not the stunt ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Peak-to-Peak Gondola @ Whistler Blackcomb | Facts & Unofficial Review
Bottom Line: Peak-to-Peak = More Powder Skiing If you’ve never seen the Peak-to-Peak gondola at Whistler Blackcomb, I can assure you that it’s an arresting sight. If you’ve never ridden ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Mini Flips | Whistler Mountain
It’s been 10 days since we’ve seen any snow in Whistler. People are changing. Some of our friends appear to be clinically depressed, but here at the Unofficial Whistler house we’ve ... Read More
December 7, 2011
En Route Camp BC | Nimbus Independent
As soon as Eliel found out about the Callaghan touring mission he ran to his compute and checked snow-forecast. The website read heavy snow… And Heavy snow they got. Before ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Party For the Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) This Weekend!!! | Fri. and Sat. Dec 9th and 10th
There are two local parties in Tahoe this upcoming weekend and you should really go to at least one of them. Both parties are to help raise funds for our ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Mammoth Mtn Conditions Report | Park is Great – Debut of Your New Board(s) Can Wait | Dec. 6
Bottom line, skiing and snowboarding is AWESOME, any way you slice it… but you probably already knew that. A conditions report, then, yes? Well, by East coast standards, Mammoth is ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Jackson Hole Conditions Report | Cold, Hard and Fast | Dec. 6
If you are willing to put up with the negative temperatures, the preseason conditions in Jackson are pretty solid. It is not the typical soft snow that we in Teton ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Whistler/Blackcomb #1 “Ski Run and Lodge” | National Geographic list
Yup, Whistler is a premier ski resort and is always getting recognized in top 10 lists of some kind. This time National Geographic Traveler ranked Whistler/Blackcomb #1 in their Top ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Jordan Romero Makes Final Push For Seven Summits at Age 15 | Too Young?
This week, Jordan Romero will depart for Antarctica to check off the final peak, the Vinson Massif, in his quest to become the youngest person to reach the Seven Summits. ... Read More
December 7, 2011
State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2011-2012: I
You know something’s askew in Tahoe when local surfing conditions have been higher quality than local ski conditions. I never thought I’d actually be able to say that during ski ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Ride Mammoth for FREE on Friday, Dec. 9th | Great Marketing or “Junk Show” in the Making?
“Oh no they didn’t!” Umm, well yes, apparently they did… And I may have an angry mob after me for even drawing attention to this, but… Mammoth Mountain Ski Area ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Alpine Meadow Opens for the Season on Saturday, December 10
Official Press Release from Squaw/Alpine [Tahoe City, CA] December 7, 2011 – Alpine Meadows is slated to open for skiing and riding on Saturday, December 10. The Lake Tahoe resort has ... Read More
December 7, 2011
The Line of the Week !! – Boulder Hopping, Bushwhacking and Trespassing
The Line of the Week East Shore, Lake Tahoe Boulder Hopping, Bushwhacking and Trespassing Have you ever found yourself walking along Tahoe’s East Shore in all its glory, solitude and ... Read More
December 7, 2011
Sexual Snowboarding | Full 22-minute Movie Online Free | Intense Crash Reel
Watch this movie from 0:50 – 2:07 now It’s worth watching this movie, no matter your downhill sliding orientation, just to see the crash reel from 0:50 – 2:07. DAMN! ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Lindsey Vonn Wins her 4th Ski Race in a Row in CO Today | Can You Say “Domination”?
Lindsey Vonn won her 4th ski race in a row today at Beaver Creek, Colorado and is absolutely dominating the ski racing world right now. She is on a historical ... Read More
December 8, 2011
UnofficialStowe Terrain Update for 12-7
the author is enjoying the soft spring bumps I do not think my friends have been complaining much either Stowe is still holding strong on their one and half trails ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Unofficial Beer | The Drunk History Chronicles! | Comedy Gold
Back in 2007 Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (who directed Anchor Man, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers and The Other Guys) founded an online web program called Funny Or Die that ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Andy Wirth’s Report Card from Unofficial Alpine
UnofficialAlpine.com (which will be merging with Unofficial Networks starting Dec. 10th) gives Andy Wirth his unofficial report card. A-
December 8, 2011
Squaw Valley to bid for 2022 Olympics: Good or bad? | examiner.com
Deja Kirkwood of Reno Outdoor Recreation Examiner raises some questions about the 2022 bid for the winter olympics in Tahoe. examiner.com: You already know Lake Tahoe resorts are merging under new ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Skiing Iran with Billy Kidd, Suzy Chapstick and the Queen of Persia | 1978
Billy Kidd and Suzy Chapstick rip up Iran in Dick Barrymore’s 1978 film “The Golden Years of Ski Films”. This segment was shot 11 months before the sh*t hit the fan ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Squaw Valley’s NEW Trail Map | Named Runs for the First Time Ever
Squaw Valley is notorious for it’s nebulous trail map. It doesn’t have a named trail on it. Instead, squaw skiers & riders were to understand that the lift was what ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Active Weather To Return to the Pacific NW Next Week
Things are still looking good for a pattern change next week and we will start it off with the chance of some light snow with a cold trough this weekend. Things ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Unofficial Suggestion Box | Winter 2011/12
The comments have been pouring in on recent Unofficial posts. People have been venting, praising, arguing, ripping us, giving us constructive criticism. They’ve been stoked out, grossed out, confused, shocked, ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Mt. Baker Conditions Report – Dec. 7th
Paul Kimbrough Launching the rope line Conditions Report: December 7, 2011 Mt. Baker Ski Area. It was a mixed bag at the mountain today, fog down-low, a bit of rain ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Whistler Blackcomb Conditions Report | Khybers Run, Mountain Bike Lines, & Views
Whistler Blackcomb has snow. There isn’t exactly powder skiing/riding, but there are powder patches in the trees. That said, the skiing is still badass up here right now and one ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Haystack Mountain to Re-open as Private Resort
by Elizabeth McClure Haystack Mountain, located in Wilmington, VT, will re-open its doors and slopes in the coming weeks as an exclusive, private ski resort. The resort plans to ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Ski Movie Music.com | Ski More, Search Less
Have you ever watched a ski movie and heard a rad song that you have never heard before and thought “Man, that song would be sick on my iPod!” Of ... Read More
December 8, 2011
Skiing on the Moon? | NASA Official Report.
Apollo Chronicles: Jack Skis the Moon + Play Audio | + Download Audio | + Historia en Espa単ol | + Join mailing list This is the second installment of Science@NASA’s Apollo Chronicles. January 17, 2006: Now this is a ski ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Watch the Hawaiian Pipe Masters Live Right Now in Perfect Conditions
The Pipe Masters is happening live right now: Pipe Masters Live Feed Conditions are epic today with double to triple overhead barrels rolling through. Watch the best surfers ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Two Mountains Of Skiers Crammed Onto One Mountain
Perhaps we were too emphatic about how nice Alpine Meadows was yesterday. The sign above could have easily been place at the top of Rock Garden. It was just like ... Read More
December 8, 2011
New Face on the US Ski Team | 16-Year-Old Mikaela Shiffrin
With all the talk about Lindsey Vonn and Ted Ligety killing it on the recent World Cups. There has not been much talk about Mikaela Shiffrin’s recent success. Mikaela had ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Powder Alert = Big Bear Lake, Mammoth, Telluride…
It’s time for the Friday powder alert to talk about who is going to get the next big snow. Right now things are very quiet across the country. Look at ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Unofficial Telluride Terrain Report | Sunny, Fast, Fun | Dec. 9, 2011
With sunny days, clear nights, and no new snow this whole week…not too much has really changed since we last reported on Monday. The Chair 5 zone has been the ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Snowmobile Does Backflip Over Skydiver
The drama building up to this stunt is intense. Clearly the cell phones have something to do with it. The guys look old, grizzled, and willing to die for the ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Nibz Bandanaz | The Best Facial Covering System There Is
Face bandanas are cool. This we know. But is there a bandana out there that’s functional, steezy, and made for all the right reasons? Yep, Nibz Bandanaz is the one. ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Alpine Meadows’ NEW Trail Map | Better Than the Old One
Alpine (now owned by KSL/Squaw/Squaw Valley Ski Holdings) is also getting a new trail map. I’m thinking this will be a welcome addition as the old Alpine map was nothing ... Read More
December 9, 2011
One Minute of Squaw Valley Awesomeness | Dan Scarcia – “Welcome to the Limit”
Take a minute and watch local Squaw ripper, Dan Scarcia, push it to the limit during the 2010/11 season at Squaw Valley. This video is sure to get you fired. ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Best Snow Right Now- Who’s Got the Pow?
We do…sort of It seems to be a pretty rough start all around so far, Alps, Northeast, Jackson, Montana, Cali and even Utah. All you La Nina strokers are starting ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Unreal Footage from California & American SW | TimeScapes the Movie
Time lapses are really cool, but recently the time-lapse theme has taken over the internet and frankly, I’m jaded. BUT WAIT, this new movie TimeScapes is going to blow our minds. Directed ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Mt. Baker POV | Gangsta Opening Week
This is a POV clip from Dec.1. The pow was good, and the early season gnar is for the taking! Enjoy the clip, “but you should never move to my ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Huge Cliff Drop “Beast Area” Mt. Baker / How big do you think it is?
Today hiking on the Shuksan Arm, I was staring down the gnarly section called the “beast” area. Here is a video from Funner Projects and Jeremy Dubbs a couple years ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Snow Cat Runs Over Owner of Eaton Mountain Ski Resort in Maine
40-year-old Eaton Mountain Ski Resort owner David Beers was accidentally run over by a snow cat on Sunday. David was fixing one of the 18,000-pound snow cat’s tracks with two ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Whistler/Blackcomb Conditions Report | Friday Dec. 9 2011
Still no new snow in Whistler, but the sun is out and trying to soften up the snow that it can get at on the mountain. Otherwise, a wind-blown ice ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Squaw / Alpine Terrain and Conditions – Unofficial Weekend Outlook
Squaw Valley Skiing and Riding at Squaw Valley is still limited to Exhibition and Red Dog. Conditions are fast, firm and fun with a few patches of good chalk. Over all ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Mount Rose OPENS Today | Alpine Meadows OPENS Tomorrow
Mount Rose ski resort is open for business today with 2 lifts and a 12-18” base. Alpine Meadows will be open tomorrow with 2 lifts and a 8-17” base. Tahoe ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Very Extreme Sledding | Luge World Cup At Whistler
Wanna see something crazy? YES, I am talking about spandex-clad people, occasionally stacked on each other, moving 105Km/hr (65MPH) down a small slippery and squiggly halfpipe! Come to Whistler Sliding Centre today ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Heli…Touring -the poor mans way to heli ski
Article from Hereward Longley Heli skiing is like sleeping with a beautiful woman. It is probably the best thing you will ever do. But to get it, you have to ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Ski Helmet Law Considered in Nova Scotia Would Be the World’s Toughest | Firsttracksonline.com
firsttracksonline.com brings us this look at a new ski helmet act under consideration in Nova Scotia, Canada. Halifax (NS), Canada - When skiers and riders visit Nova Scotia’s three operating alpine ski ... Read More
December 10, 2011
Squaw Creek Chair Will Be OPEN This Weekend @ Squaw Valley
Squaw just announced via Facebook that the Squaw Creek Chair will be operating this weekend at Squaw Valley. This is big news because we ain’t got much to ski right ... Read More
December 10, 2011
Unofficial Terrain & Conditions Update for Stowe | December 9th
Cold, Gray and Blustery! Which is good, finally looking and feeling like winter. The skiing was good though. Stowe has put forth a lot of effort into making snow the ... Read More
December 11, 2011
B.C. Resorts Open Today | Here Comes The Season
Many interior British Columbia ski resorts are fully opening for the season. Today Whitewater Ski Resort officially opened with all lifts running. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort begins daily operations ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Its Always Snowing Somewhere | Italy
travis-ganong.com- You don’t always get to witness the start of winter, but when you do, it is a special thing to behold. When we arrived in Val Gardena, Italy yesterday, ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Roner Vision | BASE,Powder and his crazy infant son.
Skip to minute 4:30 to see Roner’s son hucking 15-footers to flat and taking life-ending falls. Erik documented the early season and it really is quite funny if not a ... Read More
December 11, 2011
WIN: Skis, Snowboard, Airfare, Tix, Lodging, Rental Car for Sweet Trip to Red Mountain, B.C.
Red Mountain in B.C. has put together a contest with evo.com, Salomon, & Rome Snowboards that has some of the best prizes of any contest this year. Winners Get: - ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Unofficial Squaw Intern Introduction
Hey Guys, about a month ago, Unofficial Squaw posted a request for an intern for the upcoming season. Well I’m that guy! I’ll be skiing around Squaw, documenting the radness, ... Read More
December 9, 2011
Mount Hood Throws Down for New Years Eve | Lifts Open ’til Midnight, Fireworks, Band
Mount Hood Meadows will be putting other ski resorts to shame this New Year’s Eve. They’ll be spinning their lifts until Midnight, allowing skier and riders to rip turns right ... Read More
December 10, 2011
12/10/11 Opening Day For Alpine Meadows
It’s finally opening day at Alpine Meadows and that means two things: there’s a new WROD to ski on and a new home for Unofficial Alpine. It’s going to be ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Alpine Meadows Solid Starting Day | December 10, 2011
Well done Alpine Meadows. Your opening day was right on today. You can’t help it that Mother Nature has not cooperated. With your work, it was easy to forget that ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Unofficial Networks Celebrates it’s First Birthday
One year ago today UnofficialNetworks.com went live on the internet. It has been one hell of a year and we would like to give a BIG Thank You to all ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Unofficial Snowbird Conditions Report
Red Tram over Cirque By Kyler Roush December 9th, 2011: Another Bluebird day at Snowbird without a single cloud in sight. Day 21 of the season started with the Peruvian ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Indoor Parkour Training | A Effn Sick Video
Ever wonder how the nutty guys who do Parkour practice? Well, they throw down at places like the Tempest Freerunning Academy in Los Angeles. How sick is this video. The Tempest ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Andy Wertheim: Day One At Alpine Meadows
Hello skiers, It was a limited beginning to the ski season this morning at Alpine Meadows. Just Roundhouse and Meadow were open of skiers and riders. The snowmaking crew did a ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | December 9th, 2011 | Sunny!
“The Sun is shining, the weather is sweet…” And for Mammoth’s FREE FRIDAY that pretty much sums it up. With the spontaneous announcement of free-tickets to all that showed up ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Just Another Reason Why Lindsey Vonn Dominates So Hard… “Tebowing” on Beaver Creek Podium | Video
This chick is doing EVERYTHING right! From taking a nerdy high school kid to the Prom, to immediately getting divorced after said Prom(coincidence?), to dominating every damn race she enters, ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Unofficial Telluride Conditions Report
With sunny days, clear nights, and no new snow this whole week…not too much has really changed since we last reported on Monday. The Chair 5 zone has been the ... Read More
December 12, 2011
British Woman Trying To Ski Across Antarctica Alone | Felicity Aston
Right now 33-year-old Felicity Aston is in the midst of trying to become the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone. This is gnarly. Since she embarked on Nov. 25th ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Red Bull Crashed Ice Highlights
Skicross with ice skates! Red Bull Crashed Ice returns this year with more carnage than ever! The elite of ice cross downhill will do battle in Saint Paul (USA), Valkenburg ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Repost: Andy Wertheim: Day One At Alpine Meadows
It was a limited beginning to the ski season this morning at Alpine Meadows. Just Roundhouse and Meadow were open for skiers and riders. The snowmaking crew did a good job ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Seriously, Where’s The Snow? | Should We Be Starting To Worry Now?
I’ve been hesitant to discuss this topic for awhile now. But, I know this is burning in the minds of every snow freak in North America. THE QUESTION: - ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Jamie Pierre’s Mother Pamela Passes Away at 65-Years-Old
Jamie Pierre’s mother Pamela passed away suddenly on December 1st, 2011. She had been grieving her recently deceased son Jamie who passed away in an avalanche at Snowbird, Utah on ... Read More
December 11, 2011
Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | Sunny! | December 9th, 2011
“The Sun is shining, the weather is sweet…” And for Mammoth’s FREE FRIDAY that pretty much sums it up. With the spontaneous announcement of free-tickets to all that showed up ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Repost: Alpine Meadows Solid Opening Day
The phrase of the day was “This is so much better than Squaw.” Alpine Meadows did a fine job of prepping the Rock garden and Dance Floor runs for opening ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Alpine Meadows Raises Day Ticket Prices 290%
Alpine Meadows finally posted their day ticket prices this week. Okay, only one price went up 290%, but it makes a great headline! A child’s lift ticket, which was previously available ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Pond Hockey at 10,000′ | The COOLEST thing ever!
Sometimes when the stars align just right you are liable to experience something “out-of-this world.” Did you see the Lunar Eclipse on Saturday morning? Yeah, me neither. For those that ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Car gets destroyed by New York City Plow
Warning – Strong New York accents and language used. New York City sanitation wokers destroy a car. UNBELIEVABLE! Remember the big dig that hit the east coast last season? They got ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Unofficial Steamboat Conditions Report
With no new snow to open terrain and cold temps, snowmaking was doing work son. “The cold temperatures have allowed snowmaking crews to expand terrain and continue to prepare new skiing ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Winter Weather Advisory and Avalanche Watch- SAN JUANS in the Dark Purps!
Well, you never can tell with these storms but I have confirmation that it has been pissing rain all day in LA, San Diego and Phoenix. I also just got ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Backcountry Essentials | Skinning with a Self-Belay
This skinning trick is one of the most useful, important, keep-your-sanity maneuvers out there. If you already know how to employ a self-belay while skinning you know exactly what I ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Jeremy Jones “FURTHER” Webisode | Norway, Terje Haakonsen, & Sea Ice
Jeremy Jones is making another backcountry movie called “Further.” He’s traveling the globe once again and riding places that Dr. Suess would have a hard time drawing. This episode is ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Skiing Exotic Volcanoes: Cleveland Volcano, Alaska
The second volcano on my list of exotic volcanoes that I hope to ski is Alaska’s Cleveland Volcano. Named in 1894 after the sitting president of the US, Grover Cleveland, ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Conditions Report @ Whistler Blackcomb | You Like Spicy?
If variety is the spice of life, Whistler Blackcomb is one Spicy F-ing Meatball right now. Epic re-crystalized powder, bulletproof ice, perfect groomers, long glacier adventures, refrozen death-cunder, moguls, a ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Dry Split-Flow Continues to Keep Tahoe Dry
The last time we had a decent snowfall in Tahoe was on November 20th. The past three weeks have been very dry although cold. We are easily on track to ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Alpine Meadows Raises Day Ticket Prices 290%
That’s right, we said 290%. A child’s day ticket was available for $10 last season. This season, that same ticket will cost you $39. We know that grooming is 290% ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Armpit Deep Powder This Season | Red Lodge Montana
Most of North America is hurting for snow right now. These guys recognized it early and made it up to Red Lodge, Montana for some basic, simple, nonchalant armpit deep ... Read More
December 12, 2011
Heroes of Freeride – The Origins of Hot Dogging | Good for a Laugh.
Dick Barrymore takes us back to the original freestyle skiing revolution circa 1970′s, Hot Dog.
December 13, 2011
KT-22 Banzai Officially Added to Rahlves Banzai Tour 2012 | Registration is Now Open!
Dates are set and the Rahlves Banzai Tour is officially firing up for a full throttle 2012 season. Each stop from the first inaugural 2011 tour will be revisited for another round ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Conditions Report / Mt. Baker Dec 12th
Mt. Shuksan More of the same for Mt. Baker and the PNW today. With no new snow and cold temps the snow is as bad as it gets around here, ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Insane Pogo Stick Video | Must Watch
Oh my F*ing god. THIS IS AWESOME. Watch these guys jump, jib grab, flip, grind, stall and gap, ALL ON A POGO STICK. Imagine when they wreck. I bet they crash ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Squaw & Alpine WILL Connect | Exclusive Interview with White Wolf’s Troy Caldwell
The threat of Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows connecting and creating the largest ski resort in the USA has been talked about since Alpine Meadows opened in 1961. Alpine ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Tired of Skiing on Ice | Try Skating (also preformed on ice)
Before it snows again visit the lakes around Whistler and go for a glide. The one good thing about this high pressure system is there’s no snow on the ice ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Fresh Tracks Breakfast Begins Friday Dec. 16
You hear a lot of sayings that revolve around breakfast: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” “Breakfast is brain food” “All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast” ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | December 12, 2011 | Just Keeps Getting Better
Have you ever been worried that if you play a favorite album of music excessively that you just won’t enjoy it the same as when you first downloaded it to ... Read More
December 14, 2011
More Rain, Then Snow for the Northeast Resorts
We have been stuck in a repeat pattern in the Northeast for about a month now. As waves come into the West they split with lows spinning up over the ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Baffin Island: A Skier’s Journey EP2 [Season 2]
Jordan Manley is back at it with episode 2 (season 2) of A Skier’s Journey. In this episode Jordan travels far north in the Canada wilderness to Baffin Island. You can watch ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Jp Auclair Street Segment from All I CAN
Going to school in Montreal, Qc. and skiing alongside many a frenchie, I have always had buco, buco respect for JP AUCLAIR. With the most techy rails, aggresive tricks, and proggesive ... Read More
December 14, 2011
C-HAWK LUCKY TO BE ALIVE | MOMENT SKIS CEO SKI ACCIDENT
Moment Skis Founder/CEO Casey Hakansson was dealt a life-changing blow while out testing product at Boreal Mountain on December 6th, 2011. While ripping turns on a groomer for only his ... Read More
December 13, 2011
Tanner Hall Skiing 5 BIG Runs in Retallack to something other than Reggae.
A ski clip with Tanner Hall skiing to something other than Reggae music? Yes it’s true. Hard to believe it but these five runs from Retallack are put to a ... Read More
December 14, 2011
G3 Highball | Unofficial Gear Review
Review: Elias Littenberg I’ll be the first to admit, G3 isn’t a brand that immediately pops to mind when I’m trying to figure out what skis to pick up. I’ve ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Canada Newscast | JP Auclair’s Street Section Goes Viral & Puts Trail, BC on the Map
(Skip to 11:43) JP Auclair’s street skiing section from the movie All I Can has received 710 thousand views on Vimeo (and over 100 thousand on Youtube), the video will pass ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Parkour + Skiing = 707,000+ Views
If you haven’t already seen this video, watch it. If you have already seen this video, watch it again. This is now one of the most viral videos that skiing ... Read More
December 14, 2011
G.N.A.R. The Movie Screening for FREE at the Llama in Telluride | Wednesday, December 14th | 8pm.
Tomorrow night, Unofficial Telluride is screening “G.N.A.R. The Movie” at The Llama for FREE! This should be a really fun event with a new beer release from Telluride Brewing Co. ... Read More
December 14, 2011
The Best BMX Session … EVER
If you’re a frequent reader of the Unofficial Networks blog than you’ve been jaded with titles that read: ” This is the best _ing video EVER”, or how-bout the ever so common ... Read More
December 14, 2011
JMA, Former Owners of Alpine Meadows, Purchase Ritz-Carlton Residencies at Northstar
JMA Ventures, LLC already owns Alpine Meadows (merger with KSL creating Squaw Valley Ski Holdings in 2011), Homewood Mountain Resort, and the West Shore Cafe in Lake Tahoe. In San Francisco, ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Andy Wertheim | Testing The Alpine – Squaw Shuttle Connection
It is cool and sunny in Tahoe today with just a few clouds passing overhead. It has been cold enough to continue making snow. At Alpine Meadows snow guns were blasting ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Dropping the Monster part 2 | Redemption Huck
Christian Regester is a sick snowboarder. I am not just saying that because he is my homey, or because he peddles me some free gear, here and there, no I ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Start Haus Ski Shop Truckee, CA | Unofficial Shop Review
The Start Haus in Truckee, CA is a real deal ski shop. A customer service oriented, tech and equipment specialist, hard goods emphasis one stop shop for pretty much all your ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Kevin Pearce Returns to Snowboarding after Traumatic Brain Injury & 700+ Days Off Snow
“My hopes are to have fun. All I want to do is have fun.” – Kevin Pearce Kevin Pearce returns to the hill and to snowboarding after over 700+ days ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Pond Hockey at 10,000′ | The COOLEST thing ever!
Sometimes when the stars align just right you are liable to experience something “out-of-this world.” Did you see the Lunar Eclipse on Saturday morning? Yeah, me neither. For those that ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Red SUCKS | Red Mountain Resort Promo- Hilarious
Maybe I missed this last year when it came out, but this Red Mountain promo video is awesome! Shamelessly promoting skiing, drinking, partying and promiscuity, this video captures the dream ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Jackson Conditions Report December 13th | Hard. Fast. Fun.
Despite the (nearly) complete lack of new snow, Jackson still continues to ski and ride well. The mountain is doing all it can to get new terrain open but, when ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Southern Rockies Continue To Get the Snow
The snow is not forecasted to be all that impressive this Winter in the Southern Rockies with the La Nina conditions and a weakened subtropical jet stream. The Pacific NW normally ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Mammoth Night of Lights & FREE Naked + Famous Concert | Saturday December 17, 2011
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has onehellavuh evening planned for this Saturday, December 17th, 2011. I admit, when MMSA first started promoting its Night of Lights (was the first one in ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Hot Laps in the Park with NuuLife Cinema
This bloody high pressure system just won’t go away. But, at-least hot laps in the park are fun. Both the Whistler and Blackcomb parks have good features and both come with decent ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Into the Chugach with Scot Schmidt | Powder TV, Episode 6
powdermag.com takes us back to the early days of AK Heil-skiing in Episode 6 of Powder TV.
December 14, 2011
Big Wave Surfer & Cage-Fighter = Best Friends & Hard Core Partiers Battling Life in “Fighting Fear” Movie
“Mark and I have been mates since as long as I can remember.” – Richie “We surf as hard as we could and partied even harder. The difference between me ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Circa Hiberna | MSP’s New Web Series | Ep. 1
The first installment of MSP’s web series, Circa Hiberna. Check out the deepness from last year and peep the La Niña shredding that occurred in British Columbia. Now-a-days Powder skiing ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Squaw Valley Ski Patrol Presents the 19th Annual Snow Gods Ball
Squaw Valley Ski Patrol Presents the 19th Annual Snow Gods Ball A benefit for avalanche education on Saturday, December 17 [Olympic Valley, Calif.] December 14, 2011 – Squaw Valley Ski Patrol ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Sick FreeFly BASE Video | Soul Flyers – FreeFly BASE 2011
Yet another mind numbing BASE jumping video. Sick to see a rad video of jumpers tracking and free-flying with this kind of control without a wingsuit. A bit of a ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Squaw Valley Resident & Former Pro Skier, Aaron McGovern, Arrested for BASE Jumping | Should BASE Jumping Be Legalized?
Squaw Valley resident & former professional skier, Aaron McGovern, had bad timing last Wednesday night. He was cruising out to do a night time BASE jump of the famous ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Filming Pillow Skiing in Wyoming With a RC Helicopter | “Working Man’s Heli Trip”
I know that a ton of us have thought about the possibility of using a RC helicopter to film pow skiing. It makes sense, it’s cheap, it’s environmental, no battle ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Free Parking In Whistler Day Lots To Return
You don’t have to be incredibly savvy on Whistler politics to know that parking costs in the day lots were a major campaign platform for almost all candidates in the ... Read More
December 15, 2011
World Record Snowmobile Jump | Red Bull’s ‘No Limits’ New Year’s 2011
This looks wrong. This guy is gonna jump a snowmobile for the world record without any snow around this New Years. After watching this a couple times, it still just ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Making a Mountain Out of a Soul Hill [All Parts] Will KSL’s Plans to Optimize Squaw Destroy it? *In its Entirety*
By Mike Wilson (the journalist, not the stunt man) The rumor went around in early March, and it echoed through Squaw Valley USA with the concussive force of an ... Read More
December 14, 2011
Start Haus Ski Shop Truckee, CA | Unofficial Shop Review
The Start Haus in Truckee, CA is a real deal ski shop. A customer service oriented, tech and equipment specialist, hard goods emphasis one stop shop for pretty much all your ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Some Light Snowfall to Affect the Pacific NW Every Few Days
We are still waiting for the La Nina storm train to arrive in the Pacific NW. It’s only a matter of time before it does. The trough of low pressure ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Start Haus Ski Shop Truckee, CA | Unofficial Shop Review
The Start Haus in Truckee, CA is a real deal ski shop. A customer service oriented, tech and equipment specialist, hard goods emphasis one stop shop for pretty much all your ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Sidecountry Side Show Trailer | Outdoor Research
CHECK OUT ZACK, MOLLY, AND NEIL in OR’S Sidecountry Trailer: http://live.tetongravity.com/_Sidecountry-Side-Show-Trailer-By-Outdoor-Research/video/1669515/75233.html Sidecountry Side Show Trailer by Outdoor Research This winter, OR ambassadors Molly Baker, Zack Giffin and Neil Provo are subscribing to ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Top 5 Ski Resorts in USA | Forbes Magazine
What the hell does Forbes Magazine know about ski resorts? We aren’t exactly sure. That said, they picked some good spots. UnofficialNetworks has locations setup at the top 4 of ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | December 14 2011 | Canyon and Little Eagle Open
“Unbelievable…” was the thought going through my head as I hopped on my first chair of the day. Why? Let’s see… The last time Mammoth had measureable precipitation was November ... Read More
December 15, 2011
World Record Snowmobile Jump & Crash | Three Hundred & Sixty One Feet
Levi LaVallee is going to break the world record for snowmobile distance jump this New Year’s Eve. He was going to be the headliner for the Red Bull ‘No Limits’ ... Read More
December 16, 2011
G.N.A.R. Screening Goes Off in Telluride! HUGE THANKS to Everyone Who Came Out!
Unofficial Telluride would like to give a HUGE THANKS to everyone who came out last night to check out our G.N.A.R. event! The party went off in a big way ... Read More
December 15, 2011
You’re NOT as Good as this Girl | Annie Boulanger Snowboarding
Everyone loves to watch chicks shred. Right? Wait, I take that back…No, not many people like to watch chicks shred. Why? well it’s because they’re not as exciting as the ... Read More
December 15, 2011
Unofficial Jackson Conditions Report December 15 | (Some) Pow!
Although it wasn’t the three feet of wet snow that we needed, we did get a very nice and much needed storm yesterday. Although Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is only ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Ski for a BUCK tomorrow at Mount Rose, NV
Mount Rose is having “Ski for a Buck Day” tomorrow. Just bring a can of food to donate to the Northern Nevada Food Bank and you can ski for $1.00. ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Alpine Meadows Adds Hot Wheels Chair For The Weekend | Updated
Alpine Meadows announced that the Hot Wheels chair will be added to operations beginning the weekend of December 17th. This means the snowmaking and grooming team has been kicking butt ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Snowbird Conditions Report | 6 Inches of Powder
By Kyler Roush December 13th, almost felt like winter. I am afraid that it is just a tease from Mother Nature though. It was a fun tease however. According to ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Whistler Conditions Report | 8 cm of Fresh Snow, Mini Hucking, & Some Views
The lower mountain was below low clouds. Mid-mountain was socked in fog. The upper mountain varied between sunshine, low overcast, and socked in fog. Harmony was skiing great and so ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Foot of new snow leaves Telluride with some of the best skiing in the country | Dec.14-15, 2011
With close to a foot of new snow the last few days in Telluride, ski season is officially ON with a ton of new, great terrain and some of the ... Read More
December 16, 2011
THE HISTORY OF STANDARD FILMS – POWDER AND RAILS | PART 1
Part 1:In celebration of 20 years of Standard Films, we head out to Red Rocks, Colorado to see the release of TB20 (Totally Board 20). The first of its kind ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Early Season Squaw and Alpine | Terrain & Conditions Video Report
Squaw Valley and Alpine are doing a great job opening trails despite the all too obvious lack of natural snow. It takes a bit of creativity, but its a good ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Chains Required Dec.15 at the Bar of America | The Silver Boombox Thief & “Prime Cut” by Meathead Films
Bar of America (Map) and the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation present, “Chains Required” on Thursday December 15, 2011. A University of Vermont (UVM) Alumni Party and an evening of beats ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Lucas Debari on everything Mt. Baker
Lucas Debari on everything Mt. Baker - Coming from the man himself, local shredder and pro snowboarder Lucas Debari talks about Mt. Baker, the in’s and out’s of his home mountain. ... Read More
December 16, 2011
Conditions Report Mt Baker | Dec. 15
The snow came in yesterday and needless to say it wasn’t the droids we were looking for, but it is a much needed change from the lack of precipitation. It ... Read More
December 16, 2011
A Little Wu Banger for your X-mas Wishlist | Unofficial Gear Review
Ever want to design your own skis? That is what Howard Wu wanted to do so he started Wubanger a couple years back and is starting to build a following ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Tahoe: Filmed at Lake Tahoe in November 2011.
Shortt and Epic Productions shares with unofficial this video filmed around Tahoe in November 2011.
December 21, 2011
Whistler A-Line Downhill | On Skis & Bike
Last spring Unofficial Whistler reporter Mason Mashon and friend Steven Matthews blasted off a quick top to bottom on A-line. Seven months later the brothers Cohn of Unofficial Whistler decided to ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Interview w/ New U.S. Ski Team Member & Squaw Local, Bryce Bennett
FULL INTERVIEW TRANSCRIBED BELOW. Ski footage from Trauncy Productions. I recently sat down with Bryce Bennett, A local ripper who was named to the US Development Team. Things we discussed: ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Alpine Meadows Conditions | Maybe Too Much Goodness?
Alpine Meadows is doing something many things right. It’s a difficult time to be a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada. Alpine continues to strive to present the most perfect ... Read More
January 3, 2012
Hakuba, Japan in the Movies
It seems that pretty much every ski movie from the past few years has had a generic Japan segment. You know the one – deep, blower pow, mellow trees, ... Read More
December 17, 2011
Where is all the Snow? Answer: Verbier, Switzerland. “Europe is where it’s at”
If you are wondering where all the snow is we got an answer for you. Verbier, Switzerland where they just received the biggest snowfall in recent memory. Here is a ... Read More
December 17, 2011
No Snow In Tahoe’s Forecast | Are We in Trouble?
Yes, I know. No one likes bad news. But, this is real. I think it’s safe to say that this season is starting to suck in Tahoe. Am I way ... Read More
December 17, 2011
Unofficial Beer | Bonfire Brewing Co.’s TEBREW: The Sunday Sipper
Bonfire Brewing Co. in Eagle, CO.will be serving Tebrew: The Sunday Sipper starting at 2pm this Sunday in recognition of this week’s highly anticipated Patriots-Broncos game. Tebrew was actually an ... Read More
December 17, 2011
Homewood’s New Digs | Placer & TRPA Approve JMA’s Development Plans | CCEC Files Lawsuit
Earlier this month the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved amendments to the Environmental Impact Reports (EIR/EIS) for phase 1 of Homewood Mountain Resort’s Master Plan. This Wednesday the Tahoe Regional ... Read More
December 17, 2011
Sean Petit Teeing Off In “The Way I See It”
Sean Petit is a lot of people’s new favorite ski star. The guy is only 19 and already has a lot of impressive segments under his belt. He’s a solid ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Helicam (not helmet cam) from the Nike Dew Tour at Breck
The Winter Dew Tour is kicking off thier 2011-2012 season right now at Breckenridge. Qualifiers are done and events are underway with finals and a few semifinals still to go. ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Need a Laugh? Watch This | Winter Wipeout Highlights
Times are tough. Snow is sparse. laughs and jolly yuletide cheer is hard to come by without accompanying powder. But this compilation of wintery bashings will surely pull anyone out ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | December 16 2011 | South Park, Chair 5 Now Open
Hey, when you’re on a roll… keep blowing snow. All I have to say is everybody around here best be mighty grateful for the cold weather that we’ve been having. ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Lindsay Vonn @ 1,000 Frames Per Second
brightcove.createExperiences(); ALPINE SKIING AT 1,000 FPS | RED BULL MOMENTS | LINDSEY VONN ABOUT THIS VIDEO Alpine Skiing goddess Lindsey Vonn is filmed at 1,000 frames per second during a ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Your Own Private Idaho- Exploring the Lost River Range
Objectives; Photo: Noah Howell/Powderwhore We’re running late because Drew needs a rabies vaccine. Trying to get into a zone that’s plagued us for the last two years, this is par ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Animated Tour of Proposed Homewood Base Lodge | by Big Truck Hats & KGPower3d.com | Insane Quality
Not sure what the base of Homewood Mountain is going to look like in years to come? Check out this ridiculously high quality animated tour of the yet to be built North ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Alpine Meadows Conditions | Better Than Squaw?
The picture above does not really tell the truth. Just outside of the frame, 40 skiers and boarders waited for the new jump and rainbow box at the Sandy’s Corner ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Video | Skier Gets Buried by Avalanche Then Rescued | Verbier, Switzerland
This is video of a skier who was trapped in an avalanche that he set loose while skiing in Verbier, Switzerland. The footage is from Feb. 28th 2011 but it’s making ... Read More
December 19, 2011
WTF Highlight Reel | People Are Awesome 2011 Video
It’s the week-end, riding conditions are sub-par, on-hill traffic is high… what better time to get caught up on your shameless internet video viewing? Here’s a human highlight reel, “People ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Looking For A New Place To Visit This Winter? | The World’s 10 Cheapest Ski Resorts
Gulmarg, India No matter how you do it-as a ski bum-or a weekend warrior-skiing is an expensive sport. With most major lift tickets in the U.S. going for close to ... Read More
December 18, 2011
Snow Gods Ball Tonight in Squaw Valley | $3.00 Drink Specials
The Snow Gods Ball is tonight in Squaw Valley. There will be $3.00 Drink Specials, live music, a raffle, and dancing. Details: Squaw Valley Ski Patrol is hosting the 20th Annual ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Casual Shred in Jackson, Dec 12-18, 2011
I made this video to highlight all the fun you can have out there right now. That… and the questionable backup dancer moves that existed in the 1980s. While much ... Read More
December 20, 2011
Billy Morgan. Triple Backside Rodeo vid. Burly.
via Tom Copsey / MPORA While you may need to turn your speakers down if you’re in the libary or work, this is worth a look. Starting at :29 in, ... Read More
December 19, 2011
“The Boys” Skiing Squaw and Alpine Meadows. Early Season Skiing from a Kids Point of View.
We are not sure if anyone is have more fun out skiing than Parker Russell (11 years old) and Nick Russell (9 years old). This weekend “The Boys” were out skiing Squaw ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Traveling Circus Jibs On | Thousands of kids dream of living in a van
The Traveling Circus crew are into their fourth year of documenting skid life and some of the most creative jibbing out there. With filmer/editor Shane McFalls following Will Wesson, Andy Parry, ... Read More
December 19, 2011
SnowGlobe Music Festival
Are you looking for something to do this New Year’s in Lake Tahoe? How about a 3-day music festival? The 2011 SnowGlobe Festival combines the world’s best musicians with the ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Snowbird Turns 40 | $40 Lift Tickets for All
Everyone loves a good birthday party and Snowbird is throwing one for itself this Friday the 23rd of December. The Snowbird Tram was opened for business a short 40 years ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Lindsey Vonn Tebowing on the Beaver Creek WC Podium…again…
After Unofficial was hacked repeatedly last week, we lost a bunch of content including the original ‘Vonn Tebowing’ post completely. I forget what I wrote, but it was basically that ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Tom Wallisch Dew Tour Slopestyle Winning Run | Breckenridge, CO
I get the feeling this won’t generate the same buzz as a Lindsey Vonn post on Unofficial yet it’s definitely worth a look. When it comes to sanctioned freeskiing competitions ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Europe is going OFF!!! Take a Look.
Petite session poudreuse a Val d isere The Alps have been getting pounded with snow. This year, the early season conditions in Europe have been the best they have been ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Split Flow Migration II | Viva Las Vegas and Viva La Powder!!!
Powder Skiing in Las Vegas? It may sound a bit off, but with such low tide conditions in the Sierra I actually found myself in a car headed to Las ... Read More
December 19, 2011
No Snow For the Holidays in Tahoe
The first half of December has been one of the driest on record so far according to the NWS in Reno. In the Sierra if it doesn’t snow by the end of ... Read More
December 19, 2011
Freeskier Athlete Profile: Erik Roner
Teton Gravity Research and Freeskier team up to bring us this look at professional skier Erik Roner. We’ve teamed up with our friends at Teton Gravity Research to bring ... Read More
December 19, 2011
2011’s Top 10 Green Ski Resorts in the USA | Squaw Valley USA = #1
This list is brought to us by the “Ski Area Citizen’s Coalition.” Squaw Valley was number one in 2011. We’re all curious to see if Squaw’s major developments are being ... Read More
December 20, 2011
Gus Kenworthy’s 4th Place Run from this weekend’s Dew Tour in Breck
Telluride’s Gus Kenworthy took 4th place this past weekend at the Breckenridge stop of the Dew Tour with a bad ass, super technical run. He spun like crazy one way, ... Read More
December 20, 2011
Skiing Exotic Volcanoes – Antarctica’s Mt. Erebus
This week’s exotic volcanic ski destination is the lofty and uber-remote and continuously active Erebus Volcano in the harsh and frigid Antarctic. Located on Ross Island in the Ross Sea ... Read More
December 20, 2011
Scientist wants to make snowflake formation crystal-clear
Consider the iconic six-sided snowflake: lacy, fluffy and the subject of interpretation by millions of children aided only by folded paper and scissors. Although the ground is covered in them ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Santa Flips Out: A very Jackson Hole Christmas Story
Santa Flips Out: A very Jackson Hole Christmas Story. Enjoy!
December 20, 2011
Moonflower Trailer | Patagonia Climbing Movie
Here is Patagonia’s trailer for their newest climbing movie, called Moonflower. Set in Alaska on Mt. Hunter this looks like it will be a solid film showing some of the ... Read More
December 20, 2011
The USA’s 12 Billion Dollar Extreme Weather Disasters of 2011
2011 had some pretty ridiculous weather and ended up a historic extreme weather year. 811 inches of snow in Squaw Valley, extreme drought, monster floods, EF-5 tornados, wildfires, heat waves, ... Read More
December 20, 2011
Tahoe G.N.A.R. Showing this Thursday @ Hacienda del Lago
Come on out this Thursday Evening for the 2011 Tahoe showing of G.N.A.R. at Hacienda del Lago in the Boatworks Mall. Robb and Scott Gaffney will be at the event as well as ... Read More
December 20, 2011
Jake Sakson’s segment | Powderwhore’s “TeleVision”
Jake Sakson kills it in this segment from Powderwhore’s “Television”. Skip to 2:23 to cut right to the SHREDDING! Loads of steep, big lines, and killer tele turns. Jake is ... Read More
December 20, 2011
HOW TO PICK UP CHICKS IN A SKI TOWN…
“My D is so big you can see it from space!” So any dude that has ever been to a ski town notices the lack of women. If you are ... Read More
December 20, 2011
White Christmas Miracle for the Northeast?
Snow has been in short supply for the resorts of the Northeast. The cycle has been cold air for snowmaking and then the storms tracking up to the Great Lakes ... Read More
December 20, 2011
Another Day Of Alpine Skiing | Andy Wertheim
Hello skiers and riders, My memory is not what it used to be, but I cannot remember more people riding and skiing on the Hot Wheels Chair and Weasel Run ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Know Boundaries Episode 2: The Avalanche Triad: Terrain / Snowpack / Weather
Episode 2 from the North Face stresses the most important 3 FACTORS in reading your mountain environment, Terrain, Snowpack, and Weather. These three elements can never be ignored and must be respected ... Read More
December 21, 2011
The Line of the Week !! – Shootin’ Guns
The Line of the Week Truckee, CA Shootin’ Guns Ever’body in Tahoe, Truckee, Reno even Bakersfield keeps on complainin’ ’bout the snow. Boohoo this, can’t ski that, too warm, too ... Read More
December 22, 2011
Freeride World Tour Inks a 3 Year Deal with Swatch
It looks like I will have to eat my words about the Freeride World Tour having lost their title sponsor. The tour has just announced that they have signed a ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Happy Winter Solstice: First Day of Winter
Today, the axial tilt of the earth is at it’s most extreme degree marking the Winter Solstice and the official kickoff of winter. “Solstice” is derived from the Latin phrase for “sun ... Read More
December 22, 2011
Alpine Meadows Jib Session & Park Status | December 21, 2011
It’s nearly Christmas and we are still skiing groomers and mini-parks. Some Alpine Meadows regulars got in a filming session this week. How they managed to get this many shots ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Tom Wallisch | Course Preview | Winter Dew Tour 2011
Tom Wallisch has been one of the biggest names on the Slopestyle comp circuit for the last few years. He always gets loads of views on all his sick online ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Interesting Snow Factoids of Today
I have spent a lot of time in the snow and though I at least knew some basic facts about the stuff. But as it turns out, snow isn’t even ... Read More
December 22, 2011
Big Big Mountain News | Freeskiing World Tour and Swatch World Tour to Combine
Salt Lake City, UT – Dec. 21, 2011 – North American-based Subaru Freeskiing World Tour and European-based Swatch Freeride World Tour have joined to establish a new global competitive big mountain ... Read More
December 22, 2011
EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE of Squaw’s Rocker $53 G.N.A.R. Burger
Squaw’s new Rocker restaurant has officially released the 5-pound, beef, chicken, & pork, $53.00 G.N.A.R. burger. Is it cool that Squaw Valley shuts down the game of G.N.A.R after ... Read More
December 22, 2011
Introducing “Local Knits” | Knitting Bandits Identified
Many people have asked about the knit sleeves appearing on chairlifts at Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley. As it turns out, it’s a clever marketing ploy by a guy ... Read More
December 22, 2011
Skiing Santas | The Holidays In Whistler
On Dec. 17th you could have dressed up like Santa Claus and sped by any “snow safety” official at Whistler Blackcomb without any repercussions. I’m not saying that SLOW signs don’t ... Read More
December 22, 2011
First Ever 1620º in a Half-Pipe | 4 & 1/2 Spins
Location = Aspen, CO Skier = Walter Wood (Dub Dub) Story Behind the Skier = WalterWoodSkiing.com Trick = 1620º Significance = First ever done in a pipe Reaction from normal Earth ... Read More
December 21, 2011
1987 Juicy Fruit Snowboard Commercial from June Mountain | 80′s RADICAL
“Strap your snowboard on. Grab a stick of Juicy Fruit. The taste is gone Move Ya!” Mammoth Mountain Facebook Page: In 1986 Mammoth’s sister resort, June Mountain, became the first *ski* ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | December 20, 2011 | Great Snow and High-Traffic Zones
Phrase of the Day: Traffic Control. ‘Tis the season… is it not? We basically have one grocery store in Mammoth Lakes (Vons) and when I stopped there last evening for ... Read More
December 21, 2011
The Northern Rockies Will Start the Winter Pattern
With the La Nina this Winter we are expecting the storm track to be full force into the Pacific NW, and then into the Northern Rockies. That pattern has not ... Read More
December 22, 2011
6-10″ of Much Needed Snow Forecast for Telluride | Conditions Getting Thin…
With no new snow in a week, conditions are getting thin up on the resort and a bit skied-off. We are definitely in need of some new snow to freshen ... Read More
December 23, 2011
Lindsey Vonn is Hot | These 7 Photos Prove It
Lindsey Vonn put these up on her Facebook page last night. The album is titled “Italian Sports Week” and the photos were done for the magazine “Sports Week” from Italy. ... Read More
December 22, 2011
LCC Conditions Report from Dec 21st | Holiday Outlook
It was a windy/snowy one at Snowbird and Alta today. So windy/snowy in fact that it reminded me of a big mid-Winter storm like the ones that we have not ... Read More
December 22, 2011
La Nina Pattern Visits the Pacific Northwest Next Week
It’s about time that the La Nina weather pattern shows up in the Pacific NW. It’s actually not all that uncommon that the ENSO state doesn’t take control of the weather pattern ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Salomon Freeski TV | Season 5 Episode 9 | The Style Episode
Style — a particular manner or technique by which something is done, created, or performed. This week the Salomon team defines itself in, The Style Episode. Skiers: James Woods Bobby ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Lake Tahoe Ice Climbing Is Going Off Right Now!!!
It’s been cold in Tahoe, really cold. Too bad there hasn’t been a bunch of precipitation to go along with the temps. But as the story goes when one thing ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Top 10 Most Viewed Pages on Unofficial Networks in 2011
A look back at our Top 10 most viewed pages on Unofficial Networks in 2011. #10. Take Back Our Mountain – Silverado Closed Weekdays? Yesterday afternoon I received a call from ... Read More
December 21, 2011
So, Where’s La Niña? | Noaa.gov’s Answer
Where is La Niña? We know that this question is on all of our minds. It was supposed to nuke. It was supposed to be like last year’s La Niña. ... Read More
December 21, 2011
328 Inches of Snow This Season | Alyeska Ski Resort
The lower 48 thus far has been _____. Alyeska means “the great land” and it is. Especially this season with Alyeska having already received 328 inches of snow. Alyeska Statistics: ... Read More
December 21, 2011
Northstar Censors Public in Recent Promo Video! ”’Holy S&u@w!”’
So, Northstar just put out this promo video titled “What Do You Think?” in which they interview a number of snow sliders who were riding over the weekend. For the ... Read More
December 21, 2011
7-Year-Old Boy Falls Off Chair Lift & Dies at Sugar Bowl, CA
A 7-year-old boy fell 60-feet off a chair yesterday at Sugar Bowl ski resort in California. The boy was a member of the Sugar Bowl Ski Team. He was riding ... Read More
December 22, 2011
Sea to Sky Highway in Ten Minutes
If you have any urge to watch an hour and a half long car ride that is compressed into 10 minutes, and is then sprinkled with fun tid-bits of information ... Read More
December 22, 2011
Unofficial Mammoth Park Video Report | Sean Logan, Parker White, Lonnie Kauk
On just about any given day, to watch the action in Mammoth Mountain’s Main Terrain Park is like watching a live version of the latest ski/snowboard film. Mammoth’s reputation for ... Read More
December 22, 2011
New Oakley/Milo Collab Goggles
A goggle inspired by Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons in Utah. Two canyons that receive an absurd amount of the greatest snow on earth, and have molded and shaped the ... Read More
December 23, 2011
Unofficial Jackson Conditions Report Dec 22 | New Snow Helps the Cause
It was only 6″ that fell, but the first day of winter was one of the best powder days of the year. On the upper mountain (Thunder and Sublette), the ... Read More
December 23, 2011
Historic Milestone for Unofficial: 1,000,000+ Pageviews in the Past Month.
Yesterday afternoon, Unofficial Networks hit a historic milestone. One Million Impressions in a Month. We would like to thank all of our loyal followers and contributors who have helped grow ... Read More
December 25, 2011
The Best Cookies on the Mountain! Still Baked at The Wildflour Baking Co. (Expanded Version)
No doubt about it. These are the best cookies on the mountain! Throw out all the pro call outs you want but the chocolate chip cookies from the Wildflour Baking ... Read More
December 23, 2011
The Empire Strikes Again – KSL terminates iconic ski shop – Squaw Valley Sports Shop
(Unofficial Networks received this write up by email from one Thomas Como. We felt it was worth posting) The Empire Strikes Again – KSL terminates iconic ski shop. By: Thomas Como ... Read More
December 25, 2011
Life Unbound | Episode #2 | The Strike
Weston Deutschlander and Shaun Raskin are a couple of fun loving tele hippies that have started to produce a web series called Life Unbound to chronicle their adventures on ... Read More
December 26, 2011
Bah! Humbug! | Unofficial Conditions Report… Squaw Valley
Yeah yeah, merry elfing Christmas. I skied with family and freinds today and sure, it was “fun”. If you get out early enough you can make some fast turns on ... Read More
December 26, 2011
Ness Productions Presents…… “Ski Hangover” A Steamboat locals radical film
The teaser for Ski Hangover After a glorious 2010/11 snow season in the rockies and some mad flying skills being learned, Ness Productions takes this years edit to the next ... Read More
December 27, 2011
Almost Made It | South American Summer Shredding
With a waning start to a La Nina winter here in California, the dreamy feeling of floating through thick pow is beginning to fade to a foggy memory. But alas, ... Read More
December 23, 2011
Dendrite Studios on USA Today.com | Short Film Parallels
Dendrite Studios had a big day: First their short six minute film Parallels secured a spot on Vimeo’s home page then another online/print publication by the name of USA Today ... Read More
December 24, 2011
Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier Announced | Moonlight Basin, MT
Moonlight looking sexy. The Headwaters are the Chutes just left of center. Moonlight Basin to Host Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier Jan 26-29, 2012 in Big Sky, Montana Fourth Stop Gives ... Read More
December 24, 2011
Powder Alert New Mexico…..Again
We have been posting a powder alert on Fridays now as part of the weather section. Mondays we look at Tahoe, Tuesdays the Northeast, Wednesdays the Rockies, Thursdays the ... Read More
December 24, 2011
Lindsey Vonn flies in from Germany for Dave Letterman | Shows Off Some Serious Leg!
Lindsey Vonn appeared on Dave Letterman last night, showing up looking hot in a ‘leggy’ red dress and pretty much explaining how rad she is. Pretty soft interview really, no ... Read More
December 24, 2011
Top 10 Snowiest Ski Resorts | Ski Magazine
Ski Magazine’s readers voted on which resorts they thought were the snowiest. Here’s what they came up with. Do you agree? Check out the full article here: Ski Magazine’s Top ... Read More
December 28, 2011
What Are Hugo Harrison and PY Leblanc Up To? Still Sending It.
Hugo and PY may not be headlining the big name movies anymore, but that does not stop them from getting after it. These rippers still get in the mountains and ... Read More
December 27, 2011
Crash Reel! | Standard Films TB20: Episode .09 | Best Slams
The best slams from TB20! Standard Films’ 20th feature from the legendary Totally Board Series. Originating in 1991, the Totally Board movies pioneered big mountain snowboarding and revolutionized action sports movie production ... Read More
December 25, 2011
Unofficial Beer | Sierra Nevada’s Celebration Ale | Not Your Typical Holiday Beer
I think most people associate ‘holiday/christmas/winter’ beers as being over-the-top, spicy, dark!, and too heavy…gross! (usually in the tone of someone’s nagging girlfriend). And a lot of them are. But lets ... Read More
December 25, 2011
Unofficial Jackson Christmas Eve Conditions Report | Still Cold, Fast and Fun
We’re kinda starting to sound like a broken record here at Unofficial Jackson- conditions aren’t changing a lot. Besides the crowds that have swarmed in over the last few days, ... Read More
December 25, 2011
G3 Manhattan 190 | Ski Review
G3 Manhattan 190 Ski Review – Since it hasn’t been snowing very much I have been ripping on the 190 G3 Manhattan. With really nice early rise in the tip, ... Read More
December 27, 2011
Another Rain Storm for the Northeast Then Lots of Cold
Last week we were watching for a storm on Christmas Day for the Northeast resorts and another for this Tuesday. The Christmas storm never phased but the Northern system brought ... Read More
December 28, 2011
1st Annual Snowbird/The North Face Local Hero POV Contest
You have probably already seen the ads in Powder and other mags about the 1st Annual Snowbird/The North Face Local Hero POV Contest. Maybe you have already voted even….Maybe you ... Read More
December 27, 2011
How A Helmet Is Made | Factory Tour!
Ever see that show on the Discovery channel called “How It’s Made?” That show was usually interesting for a few minutes, unless you got the lame episodes like “paperclips.” Well ... Read More
December 27, 2011
Skiing Exotic Volcanoes – Klyuchevskoy, Russia
This week we’re off to what just might be the crown jewel in my quest to one day climb and ski the world’s most exotic volcanoes – Russia’s Klyuchevskoy volcano ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Insane Bike Video | Massive Death Exposure
I know it is Winter, but there is no good snow in Utah right now for me to make a worthwhile video for you. Fortunately, I came across this video ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Avalanche Awareness Clinic @ Snowbird Thursday Evening (12/29)
A Fun Night of Education and Good Music at the best place in the world , SNOWBIRD!!!!! Avalanche awareness clinic from 6 – 8 pm, December 29th,2011 ,with a talk ... Read More
December 26, 2011
Merry Christmas From Unofficial Networks | An Unofficial Gift of Radness. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas From Unofficial Networks. As an “Unofficial Christmas” gift we present to you this video of radness. Enjoy!
December 23, 2011
Whistler Helipad Still Closed Due To Failed Inspection
So far this season in Whistler the air ambulance has been needed six times to drag very injured people off of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. It seems that this is ... Read More
December 23, 2011
Puke-Fest in Telluride…Literally! 12/22/11
Today Telluride enjoyed a damn fine ski day! After forecasts called for 6-10″ out of this storm, we ended up getting about 4-6″ total which was more than enough to ... Read More
December 23, 2011
Stoked On Alpine Meadows | December 22, 2011
I just have to say that I am super stoked on Alpine Meadows right now. Looking up and seeing the progress that the snowmaking crew is making in Alpine Bowl ... Read More
December 23, 2011
Homemade Russian Bungee Jump | WTF
What happens when you mix vodka, cold weather, crazy dudes and one (probably) drunk girl? Well I guess in Russia you end up with a homemade bungee contraption. These people ... Read More
December 24, 2011
Get Behind “The Push” and Help Adaptive Athlete Grant Korgan Ski to the South Pole
Join “The Push” and be part of this incredible journey. A story about the human spirit and what it can overcome “The Push” follows two adaptive athletes on their quest ... Read More
December 25, 2011
Keepin it RAW | Weekly Post #1
Keeping It Raw #1 …… So the other day we were doing some loser laps on the groomers killing time waiting for ULLR and the snow gods to start cooking ... Read More
December 25, 2011
Winter Solstice /// Photo Day
December 21, 2011 Winter Solstice was a glorious day at the mountain. There was a small dusting of new snow, and bluebird blue. John Wells and Christian Regester took full ... Read More
December 31, 2011
State of the Tahoe Backcountry | Good-Bye 2011!
It’s been a hell of a year. There were extreme highs and extreme lows. The year started with as deep of a base as we could ask for, and is ... Read More
December 25, 2011
Unofficial Steamboat Terrain Update and Early Season Edits
Local early season Steamboat edit by: Andrew Burns The last few weeks have been slim pickings at the Boat. But yesterday was a powder day with 7 inches of fluff ... Read More
December 27, 2011
Santa Heli Snowboarding
Wondering why you didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Well it’s because Santa skipped his rounds and went heli skiing. Although a old video it’s still good one. Check out Santa ... Read More
December 27, 2011
Alpine Meadows Conditions + Parking Rant
Today may have been the best day at Alpine Meadows for skiing in quite some time. As always, snowmakers and groomers made every effort to make things the best they ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Johnny Collinson | Local Profile and ESPN Interview
Johnny Collinson is not a stranger to being in the news. At the ripe old age of 19 he has already summited the highest peak on all 7 continents, ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Standard Films: F.K. REDEMPTION “A View from the Quiet”.02
Standard Films webisode #2. Get the insight on Frederik Kalbermatten’s life snowboarding from his home in Saas Fee, Switzerland. In this Second episode in this mini web series, Gigi Ruf and ... Read More
March 17, 2012
Avatar Director James Cameron Heads to Bottom of the Mariana Trench | 36,000 Feet Deep (Over 7 Miles Down)
“Twelve men have walked on the surface of the moon and maybe 500 have traveled to space, but only [two] have visited the very deepest point of the ocean, which ... Read More
March 17, 2012
Avalanche on KT-22 | Squaw Valley
There was a lot of slide related action at Squaw Valley today. It seems that the adhesion of the snow was broken up by the recent rains causing large slides. ... Read More
December 25, 2011
Alpine Meadows (aka Squaw Valley South) Opens To The Top
The Alpine Meadows snowmaking department and grooming department has been working hard to get Alpine open to the top. Meanwhile our neighbors to the north continue to do not so ... Read More
December 26, 2011
Extreme Caroling (Prank Busted by Cops)
What happens when five good-natured carolers set out to spread holiday cheer this Christmas season? Turns out, some people get pretty pissed off. Why? It’s well after midnight.The crew ... Read More
December 26, 2011
Main Chute on Baldy | Extreme Beater Holiday Skiing
The Holiday Season frequently brings a certain type to the mountain. A type that is a lot different than the average bro brah or local weekend warrior. This type of ... Read More
December 26, 2011
JH Christmas Eve Video | Jack Frost Nipping at Your Nose
While Mr. Cumstein has provided a well rounded assessment of the skiing and riding conditions, I thought I might toss up a quick video to compliment it. Highlights of today ... Read More
December 26, 2011
MERRY CHRISTMAS! SANTA SHREDS SOME HOLIDAY CHEER
The presents are unwrapped, you are stuffed with turkey, the fire is lit… one last thing to do… Get cozy on the couch and dial in one last Christmas special ... Read More
December 26, 2011
Tahoe Watches as Storms Hit to the North
Tahoe is in desperate need of some snow as the storms continue to go everywhere but Central CA. The Pacific NW, Northern Rockies, and Northeast will finally start to catch ... Read More
December 27, 2011
Everyone Loves Skiing on their Birthday | Merry Christmas!
Everyone Love Skiing on their Birthday! Submitted by: Darren Springer
December 27, 2011
Alpine Meadows Comparison | July 4th Vs December 25th
It’s a painful comparison to make. On July 4th we skied nearly every accessible run off of Summit Chair, from Art’s Knob on the east to Lower Beaver on the ... Read More
December 27, 2011
MSP Films’ “Attack of La Niña” Athlete Extra – Jacob Wester
If you haven’t seen this yet, it’s worth a look. Jacob Wester’s re-edit from MSP’s 2010-2011 Attack of La Niña. The sick skiing and the tempo of the edit make this ... Read More
December 27, 2011
January Is Learn to Ski and Board Month | Get Out There and do Some Snow Sliding!!
Wallet looking a little thin after a big Christmas Bash? Well conveniently for you, January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard month, and resorts all across the nation are offering ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Harassment at Snowbasin…Ever Have this Happen To You?
Ever have a Patroller tell you to SHUT THE F*^K UP? This Snowbasin Patroller got real fiesty recently with a recent patron of the resort. Skip to 1:50 for the “Shut your fuc*^king ... Read More
December 28, 2011
The Best Skiing at Alta | Conditions Report 12-27-2011
The skiing has been really bleak for the last few weeks at Alta and Snowbird. It is starting to feel like Colorado here with the severe lack of snow. I ... Read More
December 28, 2011
10 Least Green Ski Resorts of 2011 | Homewood Gets an F
If one of these resorts is your home resort, it’s likely worth it to call, write an email, or walk right into their offices and let them know that you’d ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Cheerleaders in the NHL
Cheerleaders are in the NHL. Maybe as a mere experiment (we all remember the glowing tracer puck attempt) or maybe there to stay. Either way, twenty-three professional teams in the ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Alpine Meadows Conditions | Holy S%$# It’s Christmas
It was crowded today. Too many people, too many teams and nowhere to escape from it. That’s all.
December 28, 2011
Do You Want To Demo New AT and Tele Gear For Free? | Alpine Meadows Jan. 7th, 2012
Have you been toying with the notion of switching over to Dynafit for your backcountry binding? Wondered how an AT boots feels to ski inbounds? Or thought about how responsive ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Bridger-Teton Avi Center posts Avalanche Warning | Pass closure scheduled for 3:00AM, Thur 12/29
Did someone say “favorable moist flow“? We’re all excited for the storm- but make sure you step back and give serious thought before stepping out into the untracked in the ... Read More
December 28, 2011
The Line of the Week !! – Ice Climbing & Etiquette with Todd Offenbacher
The Line of the Week Cascade, Lake Tahoe It’s definitely time to make up activities. We all know the situation is dire here in the Basin. It’s good thing there’s ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Measuring in Feet at Jackson…
The storm train arrived this past weekend in the Pacific NW and it will continue to push into the Northern Rockies going into the upcoming weekend. There will be several waves coming ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Santa Delivers the Goodness for Stowe!
Three days of storminess on Mansfield leads to some of the first legitimate powder turns for the season. It started on Thursday night when a warmish 3″ fell over night ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Happy Birthday Snowbird Video
As you likely already know Snowbird turned 40 years old last Friday Dec. 23rd. If you missed the party on the tram deck you can get a feel for how ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Rain Drops are Drizzling on our Snow | Squaw Valley conditions update 12/28/11
While places such as Whistler and Alaska continue to receive the snow god’s blessings, today at beautiful Squaw Valley, California, things have been a little less than beautiful. Over night ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Skiing the Seven Continents | Asia (Japan) Japan = Deep Powder, Wet Monkeys and Nasty FUN!
Skiing the Seven Continents | Asia (Japan) This past February the Unofficial crew was able to get sacred in the Hakuba Valley of Japan. With everything from monkeys to mank, ... Read More
December 28, 2011
James Heim Re-Edit from MSP’s “Claim”
“Claim” might have been Heimer’s best segment. If nothing else, this segment will make you drool. Who gets to heli ski obnoxiously deep powder like this on some of the ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Snowbasin Ski Resort Releases Statement Denouncing Ski Patroller’s Behavior
Snowbasin ski resort in Utah has released a statement denouncing the behavior of a ski patroller who kinda went off on a snowboarder the other day. The incident was captured ... Read More
December 29, 2011
1 Run, Breckenridge Park, Bobby Brown
6 large table top jumps and 4 rails on one run. That’s one of Breckenridge’s parks right now. Bobby Brown is there and takes us thru the park throwing a ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Best Aurorae in 50 Years + 361” of Snow at Alyeska = Reasons to Ski in AK Right Now
NASA is telling us that the aurora borealis will be the brightest it’s been in 50 years in 2012. Since 2007, the light show has been getting more intense every ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Sunny Days in Colorado | Telluride Conditions Report | + Comparison to Last Year.
“Telluride, the snow falling down…” Nope…that’s not happening at all. Instead it’s bluebird. The groomers are fast, the bumps are big and there’s only about a 20 inch base. If you go ... Read More
December 29, 2011
“A Pinch of Sugar”- Early Season Shredding at Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park
As the first major storms start hammering Jackson Hole, our dry early season will (hopefully) become a distant memory. While many were complaining about sub-par conditions, these guys were getting ... Read More
December 28, 2011
Amazing Battery Hack | Free Batteries!
I know that all ski bums are always looking for a way to save a couple bucks. The less money you spend on junk like food and personal hygiene the ... Read More
December 29, 2011
White Girls Rapping About Skiing? “Ski Tips Up, Hoes Down”
“I ain’t talking ’bout that coke $h*t, I’m talkin’ bout that snow $h!t” Just another white rapper trying to make it. Shane McConkey and Brad Holmes both took a ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Mt. Baker’s Turn, 3-4 Feet Thursday – Friday
The storms continue to hit the Pacific NW over the next few days. The snow levels are currently up above 5000 ft. in Washington and 7000 ft. in Oregon as ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Backcountry Basics III | The Essential Checklist
Here is the Unofficial essential backcountry checklist for skiers and riders. This checklist will make a good bookmark for beginners and experts alike and can be used in conjunction with ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Over 20 Bears Killed in Whistler This Year | Most deaths in a decade
More than 20 bears have been killed this year in Whistler making this year the deadliest for bears in more than a decade. 14 Bears have been put down by conservation ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Sammy Carlson is One Smooth Skier – Here is Proof | Sammy headed to Whistler, BC
This bonus footage from Poorboyz and Nike Ski proves once again that Sammy Carlson is one smooth skier. In this clip Sammy headed to Whistler, BC where he throws down ... Read More
December 29, 2011
$53.00 G.N.A.R. Burger Video Taken Down…
The GNAR Burger video that we posted last week has been taken down. Wonder what happened? Did any of the Rocker employees in the video get in trouble? Why does ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Telluride World Cup Snowboardcross POV from Local Shreder Harry Kearney
Edit and Words by Harry Kearney: Telluride once again held the only United States stop for the Wold Cup earlier in December, but for the first time with a local ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Squaw is So Bad That “NBC Nightly News” Covered Just How Bad It Is Last Night
“At California’s Squaw Valley resort it’s been a brutal start to the season. Only 5 of 170 trails have any snow at all.”- NBC Nightly News Squaw Valley’s conditions are ... Read More
December 29, 2011
“People Are Awesome” | All the Best Action Sports Movies Edited into 4 Mins of Ecstasy
After watching this, you really will think to yourself: “people ARE awesome”. This editor has gone thru all the best action sports movies and stolen the best clips. The vid ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Crushing Blackcomb /// Spearhead Couloir
Paul Kimbrough and John Wells have a monster day in the Blackcomb backcountry. December 18, 2011 John & Paul decided to take a weekend trip up from Mt. Baker to ... Read More
December 29, 2011
A Snowier Year | Adam Broderick | Unofficial Photos of the Week
All these shots are from the Crested Butte area last Spring and show how much fun we all have when it actually snows. Please burn some skis, do a snow ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Avalanche Conditions Video | Craig Gordon of the Utah Avalanche Center
With our thin snowpack there are less people sliding around in the backcountry than normal. The hardcores are still out there finding the re-crystalized pow and shredding it though. A ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Letter Home from a True Local. Gapers Beware!
By Adolf Oliverbush So I’m riding the chair today, at work, up that one really famous lift at that one mountain in California that is super gnarly. I’m accompanied by ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Dirt Jump Goes Terribly Wrong | Bike Falls Apart Mid-Air
Things go terribly wrong for this dirt jumper as his bike basically explodes mid jump. I bet he had a HOLY SH#T MOMENT. Gotta hand it to the rider as he pulls ... Read More
December 30, 2011
“Like There’s No Tomorrow” | Free Screenings at OVL Dec. 29th & 30th
Break out the bonbons and boxed wine and have a glassy eyed look back at how much better life was when there was 800 inches of snow keeping you company. ... Read More
December 29, 2011
Gorgeous Pro Surfer Girls Ripping in Paradise
Billabong recently sent their girls surf team along with their Spring 2012 Surf Capsule collection to the Maldive islands. The result is gorgeous girls surfing gorgeous waves. This girl cap ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Alpine Meadows Conditions | Out Of The Frying Pan & Into The Fire
Just when you thought things could not get any worse. Here’s some temperatures you don’t want to see in late December: Reno (8pm) – 63 degrees Truckee (11pm) – 44 ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Aaron Robinson’s Manifest in Jackson Tonight
Tonight starting at 7pm the first of two films will kick off at the Center for the arts. Bluebird’s AlpenHOFF will get things going, followed by Manifest, a film inspired ... Read More
January 1, 2012
Scott’s Ski Service | Weekly Local Biz Review
http://www.scottsskiservice.com/ Scott is the man! He can make any ski turn again, any board ride again, and even ask Glen Plake he can make people’s gear come alive and ... Read More
December 30, 2011
CONTEST: When Will Squaw Get Its First 20” Storm? | Prizes = Trew Jacket, GNAR DVD, & GNAR Poster
Unofficial Squaw’s first contest of the season is finally here. We are asking you a question where we hope the right answer is literally sooner than later. QUESTION: On which ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Rain Pow Improves Snowbird | Unofficial Condition Report
The word on the street yesterday was that it was raining all the way to the top at Snowbird and Alta. The break in the precipitation drought got us all ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Jackson Hole Conditions Report December 29th: Rain, Snow, Wind and…Amazing Shredding | 12″ to 16″ More on the Way!
I’ll apologize in advance for the lack of good photos in this post- it was that good, and such a madhouse out there today I didn’t want to whip out ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Happy Birthday Shane McConkey | The Shane McConkey Movie Project
Today is Shane McConkey’s birthday. Which is a great time to remember how much fun skiing is and how much Shane gave to skiing and to the fun of skiing. ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Powder Alert…Cascades to the Northern Rockies
It’s time for the Friday Powder Alert and this week the snow is dumping on the Cascades and Northern Rockies from Thursday night through Friday night. A strong storm is pushing in off ... Read More
December 30, 2011
The Original Marketing Movie for Snowbird. Shot in 1972
Snowbird is celebrating it’s 40th Birthday. Here is a look back at the original marketing movie for Snowbird Ski Resort. Shot in 1972 in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon at Alta ... Read More
December 30, 2011
One Year Ago Today at Squaw Valley | Skiing the Finger and Silverado.
Life is so much better when you have fresh snow to ski on. Here is a look back at one year ago today (Dec 30, 2010) when we were skiing ... Read More
December 31, 2011
Winter Wake-Up App | Thanks Belgium | Wakes You Up Earlier When It Snows
In Belgium, the employees of an advertising agency kept being delayed by severe weather and especially snow. The companies solution to this is an alarm app that will monitor the weather while ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Squaw Is So Bad That NBC’s “Today Show” Covers Just How Bad It Is
“Weather watchers around the country are asking ‘where’s the snow.’ In fact, records are being set for just how little snow there’s been so far this year. NBC’s Mike Taibbi ... Read More
December 30, 2011
Unofficial Beer | The World Series Of Beer Pong | Las Vegas | Jan 1-5 2012
The seventh installment of the World Series of Beer Pong will take place in Las Vegas at the Flamingo starting on January 1st. The 4-day event is sponsored and put ... Read More
December 31, 2011
Whistler Ski Patroller Dies in Avalanche
It has been confirmed that Whistler Blackcomb ski patroller Duncan Mackenzie, 30, has been identified as the skier killed in the avalanche last night near Pemberton. He died about 25km north of Pemberton, ... Read More
December 30, 2011
“The Boyz” Prove That Skiing Squaw Is Fun No Matter What The Conditions Are
Squaw has been getting a lot of grief lately. 2nd driest December on record. No snow at all this season. Man-made snow skiing only. Only two runs open. There is ... Read More
December 30, 2011
GQ’s Top 20 Sexiest Women of 2011
Got 3 minutes of your life to waste? Here’s a good place to waste it. GQ has 143 photos of their picks for sexiest ladies of 2011. The photos are ... Read More
December 31, 2011
Jackson Hole Conditions Report December 30th | TRAM ON! | More Pow!
Finally, it happened. Sometime early this afternoon Jackson Hole Ski Patrol gave the green light to open Big Red, i.e. the Jackson Hole Tram. Although the signage and numerous bamboos ... Read More
January 1, 2012
Wingsuit Madness | Need 4 Speed | Ground Effect
This is the final teaser for the new European wingsuit madness flick Need 4 Speed. The mellowness of the music takes a little away from how burley this flight really ... Read More
December 31, 2011
BC Backcountry Avalanche- Silent Pass | Sensitive BC Snowpack
With the utmost respect to the Whistler Ski Patroler that passed away yesterday, this video demonstrates the sensitivity of the snowpack in BC. Short and to the point, the slide ... Read More
January 1, 2012
Know Boundaries : Episode 3 | The Five Red Flags
Know Boundaries : Episode 3 | The Five Red Flags A good reminder about the crucial signs of foreseeable danger in the mountains. What to look for? Temperature (rapidly changing) ... Read More
January 1, 2012
Andy Wirth: Smart Talk On CNBC
Andy Wirth appeared on CNBC today to talk about surviving in a year where we have had almost no natural snowfall. Kudos to Andy for keeping a level head during ... Read More
January 1, 2012
Ophir to Telluride Tour | A Search For Good/Any Snow
Sadly, Telluride has some of the better snow in the lower 48. Being one of the only ski areas that has all lifts running over the busiest holiday weeks however, means that ... Read More
January 1, 2012
LifeProof iPhone Case | Bear Proof & New Year’s Party Proof
LifeProof iPhone cases claim to be dirtproof, snowproof, & dropproof. For us mountain folk, we need even more than that. Parties can get out of hand. How many times have ... Read More
January 1, 2012
Andy Wirth Talks Squaw Valley Lack of Snow on “CNBC” Live | “Squawk on the Street”
“Per capita spend has actually been quite solid (in Dec).” “consumer confidence spending in the mid 60%” – Andy Wirth “The skiing customer is one of the most resilient in ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Moonshine, Meatsaw & Mountain Culture.mov
Was reading one of my go to websites ( doglotion.com ) where I came across this highly entraining video. Moonshine Meatsaw & Mountain Culture.mov. If you don’t read doglotion.com you are missing out. Enjoy ... Read More
January 2, 2012
ThumbsUp Productions Christmas edit | Squaw Valley
ThumbsUp Productions Christmas edit despite the lack of snow still having fun ripping around Squaw. “Like” ThumbsUp Productions on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/thumbsup.productions Help Jake Hickman with his recovery! http://www.crowdrise.com/highfives-hickman/fundraiser/highfivesfoundation
January 1, 2012
Flylow Quantum Jacket Review
FlyLow Quantum Jacket – Men’s Review A roomy breathable, hard shell that performs in the backcountry skinning, hiking or banging high-speed laps under the lift. The Quantum jacket is of ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Another Tragedy In The B.C. Backcountry As Conditions Warm | Be Careful
Too soon after the passing of Whistler ski patroller Duncan Mackenzie another avalanche has claimed a life in B.C. A 45-year-old man was heli-skiing yesterday afternoon about 32 kms southeast ... Read More
January 2, 2012
The Unofficial Pick from IFSA – Drew Hartley
We are pleased to announce Drew Hartley as the first “The Unofficial Pick” of the week in 2012. Every Monday from January to April, IFSA and Unofficial Networks will feature ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Unofficial Whistler’s Best Videos from 2011 | Ski & Snowboard | Bike | Best of the Rest
2011 has come to an end and what a year it’s been! Here are Unofficial Whistler’s top videos from the last 12 months. Thanks for all the support -we’re stoked ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Want to Shred a Castle? | Nine Knights Contest
Here is a sweet online video contest called Nine Knights that has a really rad grand prize. If you send in the best edit you win some shred time in ... Read More
January 2, 2012
1986 Steamboat Ski Patrol Music Video
If I would of known that it was ski smart and ski in control perhaps even I could of been on the Steamboat Patrol. Here’s an old clip that was ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Return of Ullr | Powder Skiing in the PNW
The PNW is one of the few spots in the USofA that has been having a half decent early season. Here is a look at how the skiing has been ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Forrest Burki Snowboard Edit 2010
So’s I was shnow-boarding at the Mt.Baker and I met this guy named Forrest, like the tree. He shreds trees eh? No his name is Forrest, either way don’t cha ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Unofficial Report from Japan | Looking Good!
Two runs in Happo-One’s alpine today. High winds on ridgetops, but north east aspects are loaded and skiing beautifully. Crossing the river at the bottom is… interesting. High winds kept ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Red Bull No Limits 2011 | New Years Eve Tandem World Record Jumps
Red Bull No Limits has been a Red Bull new year’s tradition since 2007. Who better than Red Bull to promote borderline impossible extreme feats and world records in the final hours ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Extreme Weather from 2011…Goodbye and Good Riddance
Hippie $hit or for real? Who cares as long as it snows… From extreme drought, heat waves and floods to unprecedented tornado outbreaks, hurricanes, wildfires and winter storms. A record ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Reno = Driest December 1883 | The Records Are Racking Up
There’s not a lot else to say about this statistic. Reno got 0 precipitation in the month of December, 2011. It’s been a bizarre winter so far in Tahoe. This ... Read More
January 2, 2012
LINE Traveling Circus 4.3 Fall Into Winter
It isn’t often that you sit at home in the middle of ski season and watch video of how good it was back in October. Unfortunately, that is what I ... Read More
January 2, 2012
No Snow in Tahoe & High Temps? | New Year’s Lake Swimming
There’s no snow in Tahoe, there’s nothing in forecast, and the temps are gonna be in the 50s all week. To remain sane, we’ve gotta take advantage of our non-winter ... Read More
January 2, 2012
A Photo Introduction to Skiing in Japan
So, whats it like to ski in Japan? To kick off Unofficial Japan, here are a few photos that will give you an idea of the terrain and aesthetics that ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Conditions Report: Hakuba, Japan
Today was a beautiful bluebird day with minimal wind. High winds yesterday have really blasted ridgetops and a number of aspects, but sheltered terrain in the right spots has been ... Read More
January 2, 2012
Top 11 Line’s of the Week | YOU Pick #1
This week marks the one year anniversary of Line of the Week by Ryan Salm. Here is a look back on Ryan’s 11 favorites. <a href=”http://polldaddy.com/poll/5806625/”>Best Line of the Week</a> The ... Read More
January 3, 2012
Alpine Meadows Conditions | Welcome To June-uary
It’s a miracle that we are still skiing at all. A look at the temperatures above show that there’s not much freezing going on at Alpine Meadows. Those of us ... Read More
January 3, 2012
Unofficial Night This Thursday with Daron Rahlves
Come on out this Thursday night to Hacienda Del Lago in Tahoe City for our Unofficial Thursday Night. This week, Unofficial and Hacienda Del Lago will host former World Cup ... Read More
January 3, 2012
Parade of Clippers Builds Northeast Snowpack
Some of the coldest air of the season has moved in over the Northeast behind the storm that brought rain and snow on Sunday. That cold air blowing across the ... Read More
January 3, 2012
Snowboarding on Sand | It’s that Bad in Utah
Utah is having a severe drought and we’re beginning to see some creative ‘non-skiing’ activity. Lucky for us these die-hard snowboarders fired up their quads and ventured out to the salt flats ... Read More
January 3, 2012
An Encounter With a Kamoshika (Japan’s Mountain Goats)
A run-in with a Kamoshika today inspired me to write about these Japanese oddities. This little guy was crossing my line when I reached the bottom of it. I tried ... Read More
January 3, 2012
Touring in Whistler with the Surface Crew | Conditions on the Duffy
By -Eric Balken There has been a sever lack of snow in Utah this Winter, so I headed up to Whistler with Eliel Hindert and Joardan Seldin to escape ... Read More
January 3, 2012
What to do in Tahoe’s June-uary | Part I
Well, the good news is the world hasn’t ended with the coming of 2012…at least not yet. The bad news is that June-uary is in full effect. With no appreciable ... Read More
January 3, 2012
Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | January 2, 2012 | Great Cali Riding Without the Crowds
Where did we leave off? Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years and everything in-between has come and gone and so have the crowds. And apparently nobody brought snow with them on their ... Read More
January 3, 2012
JP Solberg Segment from the YES Movie | Best Snowboard Segment of the Year?
JP Solberg’s segment in the 2011 YES movie is top shelf. Yeah, yeah, yeah, Travis Rice this Travis Rice that. Ok, we get it. But, watch this video before you ... Read More
February 7, 2012
Cold Returns to the Northeast But Where’s the Big Snow?
After some mild weather on Monday an Arctic front has begun to push through the Northeast today. We got a little rain last week and then some light snows as ... Read More
March 17, 2012
Losing the Squaw Game….. I filled up a pint glass with water from my gloves | Video and Conditions Report!
The storm of the year has started to kick into gear. As I sit here typing, snowflakes the size of quarters appear to be falling outside the window. As the ... Read More
March 18, 2012
Photo of the “100 Year Avalanche” @ Mt. Baker
This image is of the “100 Year Avalanche” that occurred off the Shuksan Arm at Mt. Baker yesterday. This avalanche closed Mt. Baker ski area yesterday. All we can say ... Read More
April 12, 2012
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March 17, 2012
“Mother-Nature is an equal opportunity killer” | Snow Guardians Theatrical Trailer | Ski Patrol Documentary
The Snow Guardians documentary project needs your help. F9 Films, through the collaborative volunteer efforts of many talented cinematographers, photographers and editors, is on the verge of unveiling its latest ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Squaw – The Documentary Historical Trailer
Tim Walton: For more than 10,000 years its peaks have inspired. Its beauty has refreshed. Its life, sustained. It was the summer home of the Washoe Indians for more than a ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Big Huge Airs at Snowbird | Conditions Report March 19th, 2012
People were getting a little bit crazy today at Snowbird with big airs being the move of the day. The Broom Closet, the High Speed Double, Smokestack, and even Tom ... Read More
April 14, 2012
Hooray Squaw! Everything but Silverado OPEN before 10AM | Spring Powder Skiing
You got to hand it to Squaw Valley today. Not only did they open at 9am they got upper mountain and all the major chairs (except for Silverado) OPEN before ... Read More
April 14, 2012
Heli-Skiing, Like There’s No Tomorrow – Warren Miller and Points North
This video come to us via Warren Miller and the crew of Points North Heli-Adventures. We all miss you Kip.
April 14, 2012
Nearly Two ft of Fresh on the Upper Mtn! | Flip Flops to Face Shots this Spring! | Squaw AM *Update* Friday 13th
Time to go Skiing! Enjoy that “last” pow cycle of the season! Cause ya never know!
March 18, 2012
2013 Volkl Gotama | Your One Ski Quiver | Unofficial Gear Review
The new Volkl Gotama has long been a favorite in the ski industry. Undergoing a number of transformations over the past years, the new 2013 Gotama enters the field as ... Read More
March 18, 2012
Today At Whistler | Powder, Cliffs, Powder, Cliffs, POWCLIFFS-HUCKSNOW
The storm continues in Whistler! Today was another Peak Chair huck-fest as all of the upper lifts remained closed yesterday and allowed for uber-deep POW to settle in everywhere. Some ... Read More
May 15, 2012
Superpark 16 Day 5 Video | Burn it Down
The grand finale is the best part of any event and Superpark is no exception. The riders didn’t hold back at all and absolutely ripped the course to shreds on ... Read More
March 18, 2012
Look to Release a Tech Binding for 2012-13?
Binding shown at 1:45 in the video above. Binding shown at 1:22 in the video above. It sounds like Look will be joining the tech binding band wagon next year. ... Read More
May 15, 2012
Ski Resorts STILL OPEN in North America | ***UPDATED*** Only 7 Left…
There are still 7 ski resorts open right now. Only 3 of them are open daily. Last weekend we lost Alpine Meadows and Snowbird. This weekend we’ll lose Sunshine Village. ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Timeline Episode 4: The Glacier Express with Xavier de le Rue
The newest episode from the Swatch Timeline series features Xavier de le Rue using the Glacier Express to access some great riding throughout Switzerland. Since 1930, the Glacier Express has ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Freeskiing World Tour – Snowbird 2012 | Highlights, Top 3 Runs & Ryan Hawks Tribute!
Men’s Top 3 Runs + Highlights + Ryan Hawks Tribute! Women’s Finals Highlights RESULTS MEN’S WOMEN’S
March 21, 2012
Ski Graphics: Steezy VS. Sleek
Ski graphics recently have really embraced the “steezy” side of the sport. These busy graphics can be described as a cross between a Hunter S. Thompson acid trip and a ... Read More
March 18, 2012
15”-24″ @ Squaw Overnight | Before & After Photo
Squaw got 15 inches of new snow at the base overnight and 24 inches on the upper mountain. The upper mountain storm total is 72 inches. It’s currently 15F at High Camp & 22F at the base. There ... Read More
February 7, 2012
Eastern Sierra Conditions Report | Dana Plateau, Tioga Pass, CA
Even though conditions remain thin in the Sierra Nevada backcountry there’s good skiing to be had. Heading back down to the Eastside after a great trip last week the idea was ... Read More
February 7, 2012
First Sit Ski Back Flip! | Josh Dueck | Salomon Freeski TV S5 E13
Josh Dueck sit ski back flip Way back in 2004, a flip on skis gone tragically wrong broke Josh Dueck’s back at the T-11. Making him a full paraplegic. For ... Read More
February 7, 2012
Red Bull Supernatural Video | OFFICIAL NEW VIDEO – will stay up!
This one is posted by RedBull- seems easier for them to finally just leave up one of their own rather than playing the Whack-A-Mole game with other people uploading videos. ... Read More
February 7, 2012
Squaw Valley’s Julia Mancuso WINS Garmish World Cup Super-G | American Females Complete Sweep
Julia Mancuso won her first World Cup race of the season at the Germany’s Garmish super-G on Sunday. It was a burly course that threw 14 racers off course, including ... Read More
February 7, 2012
Bluebird in the Morning, Dumping in the Afternoon – Telluride Pow Day – Feb. 6th, 2012
Today was an amazing, surprise powder day in Telluride with periods of blue skies in the morning and dumping snow in the afternoon. After 1-5″ of new snow was forecast ... Read More
February 7, 2012
How To Step Up Your Cool | Spirit Hoods
Skis, boots, poles, jackets, pants, and goggles may seem unique between different companies and styles but in reality they are all pretty much the same. A different color jacket doesn’t ... Read More
February 7, 2012
Fire in the Sky – What Causes Auroras?
This week I’m going to discuss one of my favorite natural phenomenon – aurora. I’ve only seen faint traces of aurora myself, due to having spent most of my life ... Read More
February 7, 2012
Rob Kingwill’s “The Kingdom: Into the Whiteroom” | ‘Nother Sweet Jackson Vid
Rob Kingwill is one of the most positive guys I’ve had the pleasure of shredding with here in Jackson. “Kinger” is an OG Shredder that runs Avalon7, makers of badass ... Read More
February 7, 2012
Skinning Up Squaw Legally | California’s First European Inspired Nachtspektakel An Overwhelming Success!
This past Saturday Squaw Valley, Dynafit, Alpenglow Sports, and Tahoe Mountain Sports hosted California’s first ever Nachtspektakel ski touring event. More than 50 tourers came out and continue to rave positive reviews ... Read More
February 9, 2012
Kaerazu No Ken | The Mountain of no Return | Hakuba, Japan
Daisuke Honda (?) putting forth a strong effort on Kaerazu. Every good ski resort has one zone or line that is plain view, and everyone dreams about riding. For Happo-One, ... Read More
February 9, 2012
Nearing Red Bull Stratos | Falling from SPACE back to Earth at the Speed of Sound.
Red Bull Stratos is getting very close to the day they send Felix Baumgartner to over 120,000 feet, the very edge of Space, and watch him jump to Earth. A ... Read More
February 9, 2012
The ULTIMATE Ski Season Curriculum = Whistler, Japan, Gulmarg, Chamonix, Alaska
5 months in 5 of the best ski locales on Earth during the months where each one matters most. Most snow freaks have to work and save money all summer, ... Read More
February 9, 2012
Unofficial Suggestion Box
Unofficial Networks would like to hear your input on how we are doing and what you would like to see more of on UnofficialNetworks.com. Let us know by leaving a ... Read More
February 9, 2012
Surreal Footage of Snowmobiler Caught in an Avalanche
Curious about exactly what it looks like to be riding on the surface of a fast moving avalanche? This is your chance. Once this avy cracks at 0:36 the visual ... Read More
February 9, 2012
Scary POV Video of Snowmobiler Getting Caught in an Avalanche
This one comes to us from the Great White North, in Nelson, BC. I really appreciate including the “Is It On?” view to start things off. He does this for ... Read More
February 9, 2012
Greg Stump Coming to Telluride for Two Ski Film Premieres – ‘Super Cut: 39 Years of Telluride in Ski Movies’ Tonight and ‘Legend of Aahhh’s’ Tomorrow.
Telluride’s Sheridan Opera House will play host to Greg Stump and two ski film premieres the next few nights. The highly anticipated and much delayed world premiere of Greg ... Read More
February 9, 2012
Powder TV: Deep Pow With James Heim
Powder TV: Deep Pow With James Heim Sherpas Cinema makes their debut on Powder TV
February 9, 2012
A More Active Weather Pattern on the Way for the Rockies
Things have been quieter this week especially across the Northern Rockies thanks to the ridge that has been sitting over the West. Most resorts through the Rockies have not broken ... Read More
February 9, 2012
World’s First Solar-Powered Ski Lift — Or is it?
The town of Tenna, Switzerland (population 110) has built the worlds first solar-powered ski lift. Above the lift, 82 solar “wings” generate 90,000 kilowatt hours of energy a year. That is three ... Read More
February 10, 2012
KEEP SQUAW PURPLE
Today we received this letter in the mail. It reads as follows… Note: Stickers and Sentiment do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Unofficial Networks. However, we do ... Read More
February 10, 2012
SNOW in Tahoe’s Forecast | Up to 6-9” Possible on the Crest
This is not a drill. There is actually snow in Lake Tahoe’s forecast. This will be the second snowfall in Tahoe this year and we should all be fired up. ... Read More
February 10, 2012
Farmers Almanac: Long Range Weather Forecast for the Remainder of the 2012 Ski Season
Here is the Farmers Almanac’s Long Range Forecast for the remainder of the ski season. Forecast are broken down by region: Southwest, North Central, Northwest, Northeast and British Columbia. Southwest ... Read More
February 10, 2012
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February 10, 2012
No Business Like Snow Business: The Economics of Big Ski Resorts | A Must Read
Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic, breaks down the economics of big ski resorts. “Don’t be confused by the soft powder. Ski-nomics at Vail and Whistler/Blackcomb is a hardened ... Read More
February 10, 2012
Epic POV Bail | One Thing POV Is Good For
This guy hits this line hard, and it hits back. After the recent post “IS GO PRO-OVER DONE?”, some thought it was but here is one good reason why POV ... Read More
February 10, 2012
Russian Parkour | This Guy Will Die Soon
Apparently Russian teenagers are absolutely insane. The home made bungee jumps, and other hardcore parkour videos I have seen justify my initial statement. This kid is no exception then. At 0:43 seconds ... Read More
February 10, 2012
Snowboard Crash, Snowboard Crash, Another Snowboard Crash
I love crashes, you love crashes, we all love crashes. Here is a crash reel. There is even a crashed RC heli in here. I guess when it rains, it ... Read More
February 10, 2012
Paragliding World Cup 2012 Superfinals in Mexico | Closer to God
We don’t know a whole lot about paragliding except that is looks other worldly. It looks like these guys are getting serious about it. The views are definitely spectacular from ... Read More
February 10, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – First Ascent Highline
The Line of the Week Auburn, California First Ascent Highline As I finally touched down in Reno after being airborne and puddle jumping oceans for some 20+ hours I found ... Read More
March 18, 2012
Asian What? | No Fall Zone in the Blackcomb Sidecountry.
The name of this line is…. ummm… lets just say that all girls have one and put Asian before it. Asian _ is not that burly of a line, there ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Pow Day at Squaw Today! It Actually Snowed! Conditions Report 2/13/12
Today was a pow day! Maybe the best of the season in Tahoe so far. Anywhere from 6 inches to a foot of new snow was laid down last night. ... Read More
February 14, 2012
*UPDATED*: Avalanche Fatality Today in Telluride’s Lower Bear Creek…More Details to Come
The Watch Newspaper is reporting that Nate Soules, a longtime local was killed today in Telluride resulting from an avalanche in lower Bear Creek. He was wearing a beacon, an ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Weather vs. Climate, and Why Long-Range Forecasting is Still Inaccurate
This week, I’m going to discuss a very important concept to those of us who spend a lot of time recreating in the great outdoors – the difference between weather ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Really, Really Deep in Japan
Since Miles and I almost died yesterday (video coming soon) we decided that today we’d stay out of the alpine and instead focus on slicing pow. Trees, pillows, concrete structures ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Still Stormin’ in Telluride…Over 2 Feet This Week!
Yesterday was a bittersweet pow day here in Telluride, amazing conditions and snow darkened by an unfortunate fatal avalanche claiming the life of longtime local Nate Soules. With over 2 ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Crystal Mountain Conditions Report | Puddles to Pow to Crust 2/11-12/12 | PNW Part II
This just in: the sky in Washington likes to precipitate. A lot. While things might not be piling up, it is perpetually raining, snowing, snaining, or misting in the wet ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Steamboat Terrain Report | Finally Champagne Powder | 2/13/12
The last four of five days in Steamboat have all been powder days! Mother Nature blanketed the resort with more than a foot of fresh Champagne Powder snow at mid-mountain ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Andy Wertheim 2/13/12 | Was That A Powder Day?
Is that snow on my deck? This morning I woke up to a little snow on my deck, cold temperatures, in the 20′s, and variable cloudiness in the sky. Winds ... Read More
February 13, 2012
Proposal for the Expansion of the Village at Squaw Valley | What are your thoughts?
Check out the recently released proposal for the expansion of the Village at Squaw Valley. What are your thoughts?
February 14, 2012
The First Heli-Assisted Ski Touring Program in the Chugach | Come Break In New Terrain This March And April | Cordova, Alaska
We’re just about a month away before Points North Heli-Adventures (PNH) kicks off the first helicopter assisted touring program in the world-renowned Chugach Mountains of Alaska. It’s been a tough year in ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Powder Refresh | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | February 13 2012
Last night Mammoth was hit by a “sleeper” snow storm. While the town slept approx. 6” of fresh silently fell on the Mountain, providing those lucky enough to be around ... Read More
March 18, 2012
The First Ever Wingsuit | Didn’t Work | Guy Dies
This is Franz Reichelt who tried to invent the first wingsuit. Clearly he had a good idea, as wingsuit flyers will tell you today, but his particular design in 1912 ... Read More
May 15, 2012
**UPDATE** Skier Falls 160 Feet into Crevasse in Canada & Survives…
***UPDATE*** – From the above video, I gathered that Nicolai was alone. He reports that he was with an Italian gentleman named Ermanno. Also it appears that Nicoli only fell ... Read More
March 18, 2012
March madness in Utah | Colter Hinchliffe & Hayden Price Throw Down
Here’s a nice little edit from our friends Colter Hinchliffe and Hayden Price along with chicas Serria Quitiquit and Vanessa Aadland . The video was shot during the last two ... Read More
February 14, 2012
The Four Faces of Telemarking
If you telemark the above image will offend you. You will cringe, you will cry. Anger will build inside and you’ll probably curse the air blue with slurs at Danny Noonan. Your entire ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Single Appreciation Day | Skier Pick Up Lines | Single Line Not Just For Singles Anymore
Is it hard to start conversations on the chairlift or gondola? Did you spend Valentine’s Day alone last year? I know how you feel because I’ve been there once… I know ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Lindsey Vonn Signature Oakley Goggle | Every Pair Personally Kissed by Lindsey Vonn Herself
Lindsey Vonn has her own signature Oakley goggle coming out. It’s an Oakley A-Frame with a little something extra. Lindsey Vonn promises to personally kiss each and every pair of ... Read More
February 14, 2012
The Last FREE Show In The Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series | Mike Libecki: In Search Of Virgin Earth | Fri. Feb 16th, 2012
Alpenglow Sports is proud to announce the fourth and final installment of their annual Lake Tahoe Winter Film Series. Tahoe City’s community-inclined mountain shop saves the best for last with ... Read More
February 14, 2012
VIDEO: Todd Ligare Teton Gravity Research Extras | Alaska, Jackson, and Pemberton
A lot of footage hits the cutting room floor. At the end of the day, even some of the bangers fall through the cracks. Lucky for us, Todd Ligare swept ... Read More
February 14, 2012
NASA’s “Best Photo of Earth Ever Taken” | “Blue Marble 2012″
“The most amazing high definition image of Earth — Blue Marble 2012.” – NASA If NASA says it’s the best image ever of Earth, I’m guessing that it is. This ... Read More
February 15, 2012
A Decade Of Freeskiing Progression | Watch And Compare
Freeskiing didn’t exist in 1992 so here is 13 years of skiing progression, rather than 20. Above is Tanner Hall’s 4th place slopestyle run from the 1999 US Open in ... Read More
February 15, 2012
20 Years Of Snowboarding Progression | See For Yourself
Here is Terje Haakonsen’s winning halfpipe run from the 1992 US Open at Stratton VT. This stuff was pretty extreme for the beginning of snowboarding. He even looks extreme-to-the-max with the backwards ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Jackson Hole Getting New High Speed Quad for 2012 – 2013 Season
Jackson Hole will be investing $5 million in a high speed quad that will replace the existing Casper Triple. Ride time drops from 10 minutes to 3:30 = You’ll be ... Read More
February 14, 2012
How to Train Like a GNAR Veteran | Chuck Mumford Shows you How
GNAR star Chuck Mumford is still living in his van like a real deal ski bum. How does he stay in to shape so he can kill it on the ... Read More
February 14, 2012
3 Kids and a Ski Instructor Fall from Chairlift at Big Sky, MT
A ski instructor and his/her 3 child-students fell from a chairlift at Big Sky, MT at 1pm on Saturday. The fall happened on Big Sky’s Ramcharger high speed detachable quad ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Chairlift Falls OFF Cable at MN Ski Resort – 3 Men Injured
How horrible does this sound? You’re cruising up the chair to cruise a ski run when the chair your sitting on detaches from the cable and falls 30 feet to ... Read More
February 14, 2012
$23.5 Million Mt. Rose, NV Expansion Plan Approved
The $23.5 million plan to improve Mount Rose ski resort on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe has been approved by the Washoe County Board of Adjustment. The improvements will ... Read More
February 14, 2012
Jawbone JAMBOX | Gear Review
-By Leo Compact. Loud. Badass This little speaker box is the perfect solution for playing music when large speakers are to big to deal with. You would think it was ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Three Girls that are Way Tougher than You | Vertigirls Sending It!
When you watch this video you can try to tell yourself that you are a tough/rad as these girls, but you know it is not true. Emily, Hayley, and Jill ... Read More
March 18, 2012
The Best Day of the Year @ Squaw Valley USA | St. Patrick’s Day 2012 – Photo & Video Tour
Today, was the best day of the year at Squaw Valley. We’ll be hard pressed to get a better day than today this season… It’s incredible how much this one ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Drink and Dash | BASE Jumpers Ditch Bar Tab By Jumping 55 Stories
BASE jumpers leap from Rialto If you can’t pay your bar tab, why not jump! That what 4 BASE jumpers did a few days ago. Four men jumped from the ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Why the “Weekend Warrior” hates you…Locals
Okay friends, the final and unofficially last “busy” weekend of the 2011/2012 ski season is upon us. For many of you reading this, the winter is only half way done. ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Untracked Alpine Meadows Sidecountry from Today! 2/14/2012
Evan Haines, Ben Paciotti, Drew Fisher, and Mike Weiner found some untracked snow just outside of Alpine Meadows today. The inbounds are fairly skied out but it’s looking pretty good ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Willamette Pass Review | Your Sleeper Resort Destination | PNW Part III
Willamette Pass is a little resort southwest of Bend boasting a modest 5 chairs, 555 skiable acres, a peak of 6,683 feet, and lift tickets at a mere $49. Finding ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Squaw Got 6-9” Yesterday | 3-8” On The Way | Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe
Squaw Valley is reporting that 6-9 inches of new snow fell yesterday. Noaa is reporting that 3-8 more inches of snow should fall in the night tonight through tomorrow morning. ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Snow is Back in the Forecast for the Northeast
Things have been rather quiet over the past week in the Northeast weather wise. It got really cold over the weekend but the cold front wasn’t accompanied by snow like ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Valentines Day Leftovers at Snowbird and Alta | Conditions Report 2-14-2012
If you were lonely today for Valentines Day you could have found some leftover powder love at either Snowbird or Alta. I blasted up late in the day to find ... Read More
February 15, 2012
While We Can | Full Length Release | A Film By Andreas Olofsson
While We Can We a film released in 2011 by Andreas Olofsson captures the essence of why we ski and snowboard. We don’t do what we do to inspire others, it’s just ... Read More
March 19, 2012
VIDEO: Pots of White Gold | Powder for St. Patrick’s Day | Mammoth Snow Report, March 17, 2012
VIDEO: Mammoth Snow Report, March 17, 2012 | The thrill of a Mammoth powder day… Awaking to the sound of bombs going off, the snow’s stacked higher than expected, the wheels ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Sperm Whale Encounter | Hard to Believe
Watch this video and try to understand what it would be like to be in the water less than 10 feet away from a 65 foot, 56 ton whale that ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Dean Potter…America’s Answer to the Crazy Frenchman
We all know that the French are the most extreme at everything. They invented the the whole “extreme” genre and they have all the terrain and insane humanoids to perform ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Nimbus in Niseko | Best Japan Segment Ever?
Nimbus Independent’s Niseko segment from En Route might be the best Japan footage of all time. Its a couple years old, but they just reposted it. This one has it ... Read More
February 15, 2012
The Line of the Week !!- Pow Turns in Emerald Bay
The Line of the Week Lake Tahoe, CA Pow Turns in Emerald Bay It’s amazing what a couple inches of fresh will do to not only my mood but the ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Andrew Whiteford – Cheese, Chocolate, and Powder
This March I spent a little over two weeks in Switzerland on a film trip with the Meatheads. While the original plan was to chase storms around the Alps, we ... Read More
May 14, 2012
Video: Spring Pow and Tight Couloirs in Telluride’s High Country
Our winter season ended quite abruptly here in Telluride with warm days and little snow. This is a look back at some of the better days this spring up in ... Read More
May 14, 2012
“Squaw Valley Style” Classic Ski Footage from Warren Miller
Squaw Valley has a style all it’s own. It’s been that way for decades. Most Squaw Valley skiers take pride in Squaw’s unique style and history. In an industry that ... Read More
May 15, 2012
Josh Anderson as SaucerBoy….. you want to watch this VIDEO
Back in January and February when we weren’t sure that Squaw would stay open until March, Josh Anderson and I decided to have some fun. The snow was non-existant and ... Read More
February 15, 2012
VIDEO: Jackson Hole’s New High Speed Quad | A Video Tour
Yesterday, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort announced the replacement of the Casper Triple with a new 4-person, high speed detachable quad. The $5 million improvement will shorten the lift ride from ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Pow Day Decisions: Ski Solo or with Yer Buds?
Skiers are creatures of habit. We all have our rituals before heading out. When I was sixteen years old, my ritual on any day, whether there was a foot of ... Read More
February 15, 2012
VIDEO: Ski Instructor Drops Corbett’s Couloir- Complete With Pole Whack | Expert’s Only?
No he doesn’t crash into Corbett’s Couloir…sorry. However, the setup is pretty classic…and a bit painful to watch at times. Three pole whacks, a massive hesitation into getting tip-to-tailed at ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Gnarly Urban Crash | Jibber Chin-Checked on Some Stairs Hard
Skiers are always trying to look cooler than the guys from last year. Since the rail sliding thing has been going strong for about 10 or 12 seasons now it is ... Read More
February 15, 2012
New Brazilian President Approved Amazon Dam That Will Flood 1 Million Acres, Displace 40,000 Natives
New Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff just approved the world’s 3rd largest dam to be built in the Amazonian rainforest. The Belo Monte dam will flood nearly 1,000,000 acres of rainforest, displace ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Squaw Conditions Report | Feb 15, 2012 – Winter Has Arrived
Squaw Today = FUN! Last night Squaw Valley received 4-6 inches of new snow on the mountain. The new snow really improved the skiing conditions and the general mood around ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Heli Skiing on Goat Ridge | Squamish, BC
When most think of heli skiing they imagine perfect snow and blue sky. But that’s not always the case, sometimes you get one or none of the two part equation. During ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Josh Dueck On Ellen Today
Josh Dueck, the inspirational B.C. skier who became the first person to perform a backflip on snow in a sit ski earlier this month, appeared on Ellen this morning. In 2004 ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Head Judge of Freeskiing World Tour Dancing in Rap Video
Using a rap song/video and hot chicks in Lederhosen hip hop dancing to sell a tourism in a Bavarian town in the middle of nowhere? Yeah, we like it, too. ... Read More
March 19, 2012
2”-6” Overnight @ Squaw Valley | Every Lift on ScheduleToday
Except Silverado, of course. Squaw won’t open Silverado this year. Today is going to be good on the Upper Mountain. 6” up top will reset things a bit and ... Read More
February 16, 2012
PNW Part IV: The Final Chapter | Video Recap of Road Trip Shenanigans
After nearly 30 hours of driving, more than 1500 miles of travel, 3 resorts, and one long weekend the whirlwind tour of the Pacific North West has come to an ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Rahlves Banzai Tour CONFIRMED for Alpine Meadows | Feb. 23-24
Daron Rahlves’ Banzai tour was confirmed to return to Alpine Meadows’ Beaver Bowl today. The event will be held on Thursday and Friday, February 23rd and 24th. “Alpine Meadows kicks off ... Read More
February 15, 2012
VIDEO: How to Get Face-Shots 101 | Professor Rosow Powder Session | Mammoth, CA | February 14th 2012
Yesterday the sun was shining bright on Mammoth, permitting the top to open for our shredding pleasure; here’s the video proof. Bernie Rosow has the key to the White Room ... Read More
February 15, 2012
Watch Italy Get a 10+ Foot Snowfall
At this point, we’ve all heard about Europe’s epic snow, cold temps, and return to the ice ages. What we haven’t seen yet, is much evidence of the madness. This ... Read More
February 15, 2012
What To Do In Whistler Other Than Ski | Hockey Of Course
Whistler is a bustling mini-city. There is endless skiing on the mountains and around them, there is even more shredability beyond that. The night-life is well beyond that of a ... Read More
April 29, 2012
How Do You ‘Make It Count?’ | Around the World in 10 Days
Let’s say Nike gives you a good chunk of cash to literally “make it count.” What do you do? a.) Go to Vegas and put it all on red 5. b.) ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Andy Wertheim 2/15/12 | A Real Powder Morning At Alpine Meadows
This morning felt like a real ski day. Cold temperatures in the teens, winds blowing on top of the mountain, a gray cloud cover that spilled tiny white snow crystals, ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Why the “Local” hates you….Weekend Warriors
Hot on the tail of the overwhelming response to Part 1, Why the “Weekend Warrior” Hates You….Locals, we bring you Part 2: Why the “Local” hates you… Weekend Warriors. 1. You ... Read More
February 16, 2012
State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2012: V | Sponsored by Cloudveil
The state of the current Tahoe backcountry is fresh pow! The present conditions are the best they’ve been all season with blower powder covering exactly where you want to be ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Search and Rescue Helicopter Crashes on Togwotee Pass | One Dead in Crash, One Dead in Snowmobile Accident
Earlier this afternoon a Search and Rescue helicopter crashed on Togwotee Pass outside of Jackson. Preliminary reports indicate that the team was responding to a snowmobile accident, in which the ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Super Fun Pow | Snowbird Conditions Feb. 15
The snow machine is finally getting cranked up at Alta and Snowbird with more snow coating the slopes last night. The soft snow is fun for jumping around in and ... Read More
February 16, 2012
The 10 Strangest Things You can Buy in a Japanese Vending Machine
In Japan, vending machines are everywhere. The majority of them sell simple things like soda, coffee, or beer. However, some offer much, much more. Here is a list of the ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Desperate or Die Hard? Which are You?
Snow. Yes, that’s right, snow! The forecast was called and just like clockwork, it came. In the late evening of Sunday the 12th and into the wee hours of the ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Glen Plake University (enroll now) Win a trip to Chamonix with Glen
Julbo’s 120+ years experience in optical technology combined with the reputable wisdom of freeskiing legend Glen Plake, set snowsport-industry standards when it comes to freeride optical goggle innovation. Julbo ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Mountain Hardwear Lamina -30 Bag | Gear Review
-By Leo Ahrens I recently went on a trip with the Dubsatch Collective crew to Girdwwod, Alaska to camp and ski in some classic big mountains zones. I had to ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Oakley White-Allan | Snowbird’s Current Ski Hero | Not Allowed to Ski at Snowbird???
Oakley White-Allan is on fire this year. He took second at the Freeride/Freeskiing World Tour Event at Revelstoke in January with the above run. He then got invited to Europe ... Read More
February 16, 2012
I’ve Skied Everywhere – SkiDUCK | Johnny Cash “Skiing” Cover
SkiDUCK brings us this awesome Johnny Cash “Ski” Cover. How Many of these resorts have you skied? “I’ve Skied Everywhere” was crafted after the Australian hit “I’ve Been Everywhere”, first ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Colter, Leix and Jacqui Killing it in BC
When low tide hit in the Western United States in January most people just skied less and complained more. Powder Mag cover boy/ Line skier Colter Hinchliffe, K2 athleteLexi DuPont, ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Chainsaw Wielding Man Storms Into Pub | Caught On Camera
Here’s video of a crazed drunk storming into an English pub wielding a gas-powered chainsaw… The incident happened this past August at the Endyke Pub in Hull, United Kingdom. 24 ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Whistler Snow and Backcountry Report
When are we going to get some f*cking SNOW!!! That’s what I want to know. And what’s the snowpack like? Who gives a shit? I ain’t skiing on it. And ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Mike Willson of JAPAN | 輪ゴムバンジーマン
my friends Ryuya Yoshida studied math for bungee jumping. you see the Japanese man. his math is off. he looks the jumper “Mike Willson” この数日、白馬にてスキーヤーの取材。メンバーの一人で輪ゴムで手作りのバンジージャンプをしたり、立山で特大のジャンプを繰り広げてきた吉田竜弥。スキー界のクレイジー野郎マイクウィルソンに負けないインパクトを世界に向けて発信中。 わずかな時間で驚く絵を残した今回の彼の模様はまだ公開できませんが乞うご期待。 彼が製作した”ZIPANG” は好評販売中。
February 17, 2012
Whales Lifting Dolphins | Complex Interspecies Play in Hawaii
This is something to see… “These rarely seen examples of spontaneous play hint at the complexity of interspecies relationships in the wild.” – science bulletins “Many species interact in ... Read More
February 16, 2012
New In-Depth Footage of the Red Bull Supernatural
Travis Rice’s Supernatural comp was a huge hit. We all knew it would be. They planned it well and executed perfectly. The initial footage got us fired up. This new ... Read More
February 17, 2012
*UPDATE* The Hottest Pro BASE Jumper in the World = Roberta Mancino | …& yes she skydives naked
Well, well, well, look at what is in our inbox this morning, “Hello thanks for the article about me..since you are writing about me can you post my fanpage please? ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Total Number of Skier-Visits in the USA | Broken Down by Region and Year
How may people ski in your area each year? It’s a very interesting question. Here is the answer. What will be even more interesting is when we get our hands ... Read More
March 20, 2012
The Unofficial Millionaire | Behind the Scenes Look at Unofficial Networks by Moonshine Ink
The man behind Unofficial Squaw, High Fives, and the Push has kept a low profile, until now By Melissa Siig/Moonshine Ink March Print Edition Published: March 9, 2012 Patrick ... Read More
February 16, 2012
KEN BLOCK INTERVIEW: GYMKHANA IDEAS, NEW CLOTHING LINE “BLOCK IT LIKE ITS HOT”, RENAME THE X-GAMES?
Ken Block makes a spoof of himself with the help of actor / comedian Nick Swardson about his 2012 race season. Absolutely nothing Nick Swardson says is valid. Ken Block ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Urban Downhill Race | Better Than Nature?
This is an urban downhill mountain bike race in Chile. Some added jumps and man-made features make the course pretty sick. Do you think this type of downhill biking will catch on? ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Yesterday at Alpine Meadows | First real powder day of 2012 for Tahoe
During one of the worst seasons on record we finally have some hope. Two small storms bringing a total of around 20″ of cold light powder reminded us why we ... Read More
February 16, 2012
Car Danchi | Car Apartments, Deep Powder and Japanese Shenanigans
Car Danchi, which literally means “car apartment”, is a seres of basic yet magnificent snowboard films by Neil Hartmann that follows a society of Japanese freeriders who live in their ... Read More
March 2, 2012
Unofficial Night Tonight at Hacienda Del Lago | Food and Drink Specials, Raffle for Humane Society
Come out tonight for Unofficial Thursday’s at Hacienda Del Lago in Tahoe City. We’ll have food and drink special plus all proceeds from tonight’s raffle will go to support ... Read More
February 17, 2012
Tales From Lower Tides | Jeb Stuart’s Season (cut short!) Compilation
Jeb Stuart loves skiing. Period. Those who love to ski are out there regardless of what the conditions are. We all know you’ve got to be out there every day ... Read More
February 17, 2012
Teva Winter Mountain Games Telemarking | Double Corks with Half a Binding
Here at Unofficial, Telemarking catches a bit of hate. Okay, quite a bit of hate. Regardless of your thoughts on freeing the heel, you can’t deny that these guys rip. ... Read More
February 17, 2012
Mammoth Puts On Winter Coat For President’s Week-end | Unofficial Conditions Report | February 16th 2012
Is the snow good at Mammoth? Yes. Actually, the snow’s great right now. We’ve seen five days straight of snowfall. Granted, it’s been a few inches here, a few inches there, ... Read More
February 17, 2012
The Cascades To Get Dumped on Again
I’m married with 2 kids so I can’t just pack up and move where it snows, but if you are single and mobile I hope you have spent your time ... Read More
February 17, 2012
The Modern Day Adventurist | Siberian Ice Run
“it seems that humans have always worried about the world being boring.” -The Adventurists I can agree with this statement. The good ol’ days of crusty yet brave explorers who ... Read More
February 17, 2012
Bluebird Day! Palisades and Granite Chief Peak | GOOD Conditions! Squaw 2/16/2012
The last couple of days at Squaw have been pretty sweet! Still not the bottomless hero snow that we all seem to expect on the regular, but on the whole ... Read More
February 17, 2012
A Take On Whistler’s Foreigners | From A Foreigner
By: Adam Hartley Going away really does change people. Three friends and I came from the UK to Whistler in December and upon encountering the first of our fellow countrymen ... Read More
February 17, 2012
Gold Nike Snowboard Boot | Custom ZF-1Boot
The American Eagle Project: Nike ZF-1 Gold Plated Baller Boots The newest thing in snowboarding, gold plated snowboard boots, has set the “gold” standard for what’s what and who’s who ... Read More
February 17, 2012
Friday Morning Video Post | Helping You Procrastinate
“Coffee and Spam”: Pete Hazelett shreds around JH. Only downside- no coffee or Spam are found in this video. False advertising. Cold Smoke Award Winner of “Best Chunder!” Sick crash ... Read More
February 17, 2012
Prince Johan Frisco Critically Injured in Avalanche
The 43 year old Dutch Prince Johan Frisco was critically injured in an avalanche near Litzen-Zugertobel while skiing off-piste. He was buried for 15 minutes before rescue crews pulled him out. ... Read More
February 17, 2012
poWder HAKUBA Cortina | unofficial condition report | 白馬コルチナの今日
here is today’s HAKUBA CORTINA ski area. I ski with Jake Cohn and Mile Clark. that is POWDER. Little blue bird in morning. north face’s snow was awesome.YES!! 朝のうちは天気良。次第に風雪強まる。気温は体感で低め。 ... Read More
February 17, 2012
TimeBender | Slow Down the Fast, Speed up the Slow
Whistler and Mike Douglas’ Switchback Entertainment throw a stick in the cog of the ol’ time/space continuum. They slow down the fast and speed up the slow. If only all of ... Read More
February 18, 2012
Turning Boiling Water INSTANTLY Into Snow
Do you ever watch snow making machines and wonder if any snow is actually made? Half of the time it seems like a wet mist is being shot into the ... Read More
February 18, 2012
World’s Largest Rope Swing Off Huge Utah Arch
These guys are straight up high on rope swing. Dancing, making out, clearly there is some drug use going on (if not, there should be), and extremely high stoke. This ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Air Bags – A Review on Decision-Making
I had the pleasure of trying a couple of the current offerings in air bags over the last two years and was impressed by their design. Well, at least the ... Read More
February 18, 2012
Snow in Rome for First Time in 26 Years | Snow/Ice/Cold Damages the Colosseum
An urban jib segment on ancient architecture? I’m sure the vatican would be cool with that, right? Europe is having an insane winter. Snow fell in Rome, Italy for the ... Read More
February 19, 2012
Powder Alert, Mt Baker 1-2 Feet x 3
The snow this weekend will be focused on the Pacific NW. Mt. Baker has the most snow so far this season with 317 inches outside of Alyeska in Alaska which ... Read More
February 18, 2012
Avalanche Kills Keystone, CO Ski Patroller
A 39-year old Keystone ski patroller died in avalanche while off duty skiing near Wolf Creek ski resort on Thursday. He is believed to originally be from Australia or New ... Read More
February 18, 2012
Takume Oike 2011 Edit | Pillows, Front Flips, and Dreadlocks
This is Takume Oike’s edit for 2011, filmed and produced by Mighty Jamming. Oike-san lives in Hakuba, but this segment was shot last winter in various spots on Hokkaido. Oike drops ... Read More
February 18, 2012
Tired of carrying your skis? | Ski-Z is for you! | Unofficial Gear Review
By: Kyler Roush Given the current state of conditions at any given mountain right now, the only thing I can think of that is worse, is having to carry my ... Read More
February 19, 2012
3+ Feet of Champagne Powder® Snow in Past Week! | Steamboat Terrain Report 2/17/12
Winter is finally here! Last week we officially hit midway into the ski season at Steamboat. We have received over 3 feet of fresh champagne powder and oh does it ... Read More
February 19, 2012
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center Issues Special Warning for Colorado Mtns
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued a special warning for all the mountains of Colorado. The avalanche danger in the Steamboat Zone is considerable. Please be very careful when ... Read More
February 19, 2012
Extreme Tubing | Crazy Crazy Crazy Stuff
If you are looking for something extra cool to do this holiday weekend maybe you should try Extreme Tubing. You will not have to wait in any traffic jams or ... Read More
February 20, 2012
“Rats in the Shadow” | Nathan Wallace POV from Chamonix | 8 Minutes of Awesome
If you don’t know Nathan Wallace, you should go to Hulu and watch “The Ordinary Skier” for free. Mr. Wallace lives in Chamonix, skis with Seth Morrison…and his GoPro footage ... Read More
February 18, 2012
Colorado Avalanche Danger Worst in 30 years – [ Denver Post ]
The Denver Post brings us this report on Colorado’s avalanche danger. Follow the link at the bottom to read the full story. Two deaths in the backcountry this week and ... Read More
February 20, 2012
The Season is Back on Track | Jackson Hole Conditions | Feb 18
This past week has been filled with 3″ to 5″ storms per night. That may not be too much motivation to get out of bed early and wait in the ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Squaw is Promoting Their Park!? This is New | What do You Think?
Squaw has some new features up in the High Camp Jib Pipe and Gold Coast Terrain Park. We all know it has been a brutal snow year. It looks like ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Squaw Valley Conditions Video | Pow and Chalk for Squaw | 2/18/12
Just in time for President’s Week, the skiing at Squaw has shifted from slightly variable to ripping winter chalk! Yesterday everything was good, from Split Tree laps off of Granite, ... Read More
February 19, 2012
Andy Wertheim 2/17/12 | Clear Skies and Warm At Alpine Meadows
The Presidents Day weekend is already upon us. Time is moving too quickly for me. It is sunny and warm this afternoon in Tahoe. Roads are dry and water is ... Read More
February 21, 2012
HBO Releases New Footage of Jeb Corliss’ Crash into Table Mountain | Insane
This is just a teaser for HBO’s Real Sports airing this Sunday at 10 Eastern Time. The point of view is from a jumper flying behind him and shows just how fast ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Huck And Chuck Episode 2
Nico and Loris, the Falquet Brothers, put out Huck & Chuck T.V. It seems like this season is all about the making of their next movie: “A secret Spot” that that ... Read More
March 19, 2012
In-Bounds Avalanche @ Kirkwood Ski Resort Sends Skier to Hospital
An in-bounds avalanche occurred at Kirkwood ski resort in South Lake Tahoe, California today, March 18th, 2012. IN-BOUNDS AVALANCHE DETAILS: - Avalanche occurred in Sentinel Bowl at 2:14pm - ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Marmot Work Glove VS North Face Patrol Glove II
These are the heavy hitters in the industry for gloves. If you are hard on your gear, have cold hands, tour a lot, or work on the mountain slaying bamboo ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Stevens Pass Avalanche: UPDATE | Head Judge of the Freeskiing World Tour Among the Dead
It has been made public that the three skiers who died today in the avalanche on Stevens Pass were Chris Rudolph, Jim Jack and Johnnie Brennan. Our thoughts and prayers ... Read More
February 20, 2012
*UPDATE* | 3 Dead From Stevens Pass Avalanche | Missing Accounted For
UPDATE: The 8 unaccounted for individuals from the Stevens Pass avalanche today has been accounted for, leaving the death toll of this particular slide at 3. A separate ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Hot & Healthy Crepes Just Opened! | Avant or Apres Grinds | Best Deal in Squaw
Looking for an affordable, healthy pre or apres meal in Squaw? Hot & Healthy Crepes will fill this niche perfectly. This crepe stand just opened up under new ownership right ... Read More
February 20, 2012
A Fitting Tribute To Jim Jack | SickBird Video
There’s no doubt that Jim Jack was passionate about freeskiing. As head judge for the Freeskiing World Tour, he personally inspired freeskiers, young and old, to pursue their passion. In ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Alpine Meadows Conditions 2/19/12 | Busiest Day Of Year?
Many people suggested that today was probably the busiest day of the season at Alpine Meadows. The surprising thing is that some people did not see this coming. After all, ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Unofficial Telluride Park Edit Featuring Local Ripper Justin Tschinkel
Justin is a local Telluride ripper currently skiing and going to school in the Salt Lake area. He is a nasty all around skier and will be taking his park ... Read More
February 20, 2012
LAST DAY TO VOTE: Unofficial Photo Contest 2012 – Top Ten Photo Galleries
Welcome to the 2012 Unofficial Photo Contest. Aafter reviewing all the outstanding photos we have made some had decisions and chosen our top 10 Photo galleries. Below you will see the ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Top Ten Places to Have Sex in Whistler
Yep. Another top ten. And this time we’ve asked around a little and actually done some real research and here is what we’ve come up with. The best places to ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Tahoe Ski Resorts’ BIG Storm Totals
LAKE TAHOE SKI RESORT STORM TOTALS – MARCH 12-18th, 2012 #1 – Alpine Meadows = 69.5” – 84″ #2 – Squaw Valley = 26.5” – 80” #3 – Sugar Bowl ... Read More
February 20, 2012
25th Legendary Banked Slalom /// RESULTS + Extra Race Footage
http://lbs.mtbaker.us/index.php/results/2012-results/sunday-finals – Check out the full list of all categories here. Once again Terje Haakonsen shows the world why he will continue to dominate snowboarding’s most famous race. With his ... Read More
February 20, 2012
A First Descent on Mont Rochefort: Davide Capozzi and Stefano Bigio
With the incredible amounts of snow that the Alps have received this year, it is no surprise that lines which are rarely filled in have become skiable. It is even less ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Up to Three Feet of Snow Expected by Thursday in Jackson
Winter it back! While moderate storms have kept the skiing great in Jackson over the last couple weeks, things are looking to really turn on this week. NOAA just issued ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Red Bull Mountain Bikers Rip Down Indonesian Volcano
Does this video freak you out a bit? Are people in the Western USA already thinking a bit about Mountain Bike season? That snow is gonna be gone pretty early ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Cool things to do With your GoPro | Lions, Hula-Hoop, Music Videos & Dogs …
-by Lindsay Butler If you don’t have a GoPro you know someone who does. BUT if, on the very off chance, you have no idea what a GoPro is then ... Read More
February 21, 2012
A Mild Week for Tahoe
The cold snow showery pattern from the weekend is coming to an end after dropping some light dustings. The frustrating dismal Winter pattern continues as we watch our neighbors to ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Big Avalanche Cheered On By Those In Its Path | “Does it still look like it’s coming at us?”
This is an Avalanche near Red Mountain Pass in Colorado on Feb. 17th that propagates across the whole mountain and up to near the summit. You can feel the relaxed atitudes ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Renewable Energy – Spotlight on Geothermal
For the next few weeks, “Ask Dr. Kaye” is going to focus on renewable energy. I’ll be investigating a select few of the leading sources of non-fossil fuel based power, ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Miracle March in Tahoe This Year? It Damn Well Better Be!
Squaw Valley has only gotten 60-98 inches of snow this year making it the one of the worst seasons in recorded history. December = suck. January = lame, except ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Video from The Shane McConkey Foundation – Mission Statement
The Shane McConkey Foundation recently released this video expressing the mission of the foundation: The Shane McConkey Foundation was founded in recognition of the worldwide community of skiers, adventurers and ... Read More
February 20, 2012
February on the North Shore | Jacksons Famous Sidecountry
Tim Swartz and Pat Cunningham took advantage of the high pressure in early February. A couple days in a row, they ventured out to the North Shore in search of ... Read More
February 21, 2012
One sick line by Paul Kimbrough | Revelstoke, B.C.
One sick line by Paul Kimbrough. This is what we are all searching for deep down inside, 2,000 vertical feet of pure bliss. Paul Kimbrough slays some B.C. pow making ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Smith Optics: WE TRAVEL | Big Mountain, Backcountry Booters, and Straightlines
From the Smith Optics files, We Travel is a new series from the minds that brought you the Prospecting Idaho series. Episode 2 of the series accompanies Matthias Mayr, Nico ... Read More
February 20, 2012
Tom Wallish 4 Huge Gorgeous Backflips in a Row
This is Tom on a practice run at the X games this year. He gets squirrelly off the first rail, then just decides to get Backflip crazy on the course. ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Record Breaking 27 inches in 24hrs! | Steamboat Terrain Report | 2/20/12 EPIC!!!
Steamboat received the most snow of any resort in Colorado overnight with a record breaking 27 inches at mid-mountain in a 24-hour time period. Another 7 inches of snow was ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Stowe Conditions Update – Thank You Mr. Presidents!
Presidents weekend has come and gone and Stowe is rockin’, both on and off the hill. Leading up to the mayhem, rumors were flying about the amount of rippers expected ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Presidents Weekend is Over! | Snowbird Conditions Report
Well, the “Big” storm did not play out the way that the always accurate and reliable forecast had predicted with Snowbird and Alta picking up maybe 6-8 inches total this ... Read More
February 21, 2012
A couple days with a Go Pro | Eli Lee POV
So a couple of days last year I gave Eli Lee a Go Pro to do some laps with. Here is what we got. Coming from a former sick bird ... Read More
February 21, 2012
WA Avalanche in New York Times Article: “Avalanches on Rise for Thrill Seeking Skiers”
Here is an excerpt from the New York Times article: “Avalanches on the Rise for Thrill Seeking Skiers:” So far, 17 skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers have been killed with more ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Low Tide Cliff Hucking at Snowbird | Gavin Smith Edit
One benefit the the epically thin season that we are having thus far this year is that the features at Snowbird are way larger than they normally would be at ... Read More
February 21, 2012
The Storm Arrives in Jackson Hole | 15″ of Fresh, 30″ to 40″ Possible
If you’re wondering where the snow is, it’s in Jackson. The forecasted storm came in with a bang last night, depositing about a foot of fresh overnight, compared to the ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Soul Shreddin’ | North Shore, Vancouver
Words and Photos from Taylor Martin With big winter swell hitting the coast and the pacific faucet temporarily turned off we had grand plans to hit up a few point ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Donate a Buck to the Boobies | K2 Bumps Challenge For Breast Cancer Awareness
This Saturday February 25th is the K2 Bumps Callenge for Breast Cancer Awareness at Taos, NM. This event is like a walk-a-thon, except instead of walking around a flat boring high ... Read More
February 21, 2012
WINNER OF THE 2012 UNOFFICIAL PHOTO CONTEST: Brett Pelletier
Congratulations to Brett Pelletier for wining the 2012 Unofficial Photo Contest. Here are Brett’s 5 winning photos. Photos by Brett Pelletier
February 21, 2012
Keepin It RAW | Weekly Post #3 – Puking off a chairlift
Banked Slalom Weekend is always a good time to well, just party. Lots of people do it, luckily the skiing was pretty horrible, like really the worst of the season ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Snowbird’s Shannan Yates Wins First Stop of The North Face Masters at Crystal Mountain
Words and Photos: Diane “D” Harrington Six female and three male athletes calling Snowbird UT their home mountain traveled to Crystal Mountain, WA to competed in the opening event of the ... Read More
February 21, 2012
U.S. Women in Russia | Mancuso Wins Night Slalom | Vonn Clinches DH & Super Combined Titles
U.S. women take 1st and 3rd in Moscow’s night slalom race! Squaw Valley’s Julia Mancuso won the event for her second World Cup victory of the season. The dual slalom ... Read More
February 21, 2012
More Girls With Bigger Balls Than You
“In life it’s our choice whether we laugh or cry – and I chose to laugh” - Géraldine Fasnacht One Step Beyond is directed by Sébastien Montaz-Rosset, the same guy who ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Bottomless POW In Chatter Creek With MSP And Contour
Here is some Contour footage from an MSP trip to Chatter Creek, B.C. with Mark Abma, James Heim, and Leo Ahrens. Clearly, the snow was deep, bottomless perhaps. This kind ... Read More
February 21, 2012
Mt. Baker | Conditions Report Feb. 20
After a great weekend of deep, deep powder skiing Washington’s Birthday is celebrated by lapping up the dirty seconds and trying to recapture the glory that was the last couple ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Official Beer of Beer Pong
Are you a beer pong fanatic? Do you spend your weekends throwing wet, dirty, plastic balls into an opponents cups making them drink against their will? Do you love to ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Washington Avalanche Tragedy on NBC’s Today Show
video platform video management video solutions video player NBC’s Today show covered the Washington avalanche tragedy that left 3 skiers dead including head judge of the IFSA, Jim Jack. Elyse ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Tahoe Kids Throwing Flips | Tahoe Junior Freeride Series
by: Parker Russell The fist stop of the TJFS was sick. Tons of backflips and flatspins went down. The venue was icy but everyone still killed it. The best terrain ... Read More
February 22, 2012
The Canadian Shield Ski And Snowboard Tour | Mount Seymour Stop | Ski Slope Video and Results
The Canadian Shield Ski and Snowboard Tour stopped at Mount Seymour on the north shore of Vancouver BC. With over 100 cm of new snow over the weekend for ... Read More
February 21, 2012
10 Qualifications to be a Dirtbag Skier
10 Qualifications to be a Dirtbag Skier Have to drive a pre-outback Subaru Must have sleeping arrangements in vehicle, back of truck bed, VW westfalia etc. Duct Tape to Gear ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Tom Runcie Road Trip Edit-RevelSTOKE
Well its been pretty grim snowpack-wise both here and up at the Butte, but Tom Runcie is never short on stoke for us. He is a Crested Butte ripper and FWT ... Read More
February 22, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – Rocky & Bony – Let’s Air It
The Line of the Week Alpine Meadows, California Rocky & Bony – Let’s Air It You can look at a pile of rocks, a scree field or a cliff in ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Another Tricky Snow Forecast in the Northeast
The forecast worked out over the past week with Stowe reporting 2-4 inches from the systems that moved through on Thursday and Friday. There have been no significant storms in ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Whistler Conditions Feb. 21 | Surprisingly Un-Manky
Today Blackcomb was skied. Mid mountain was in a heavy shroud of fog. The valley was quite moist. The highest lifts like Glacier and Crystal however, experienced fairly clear skiing ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Tahoe Backcountry Pow Pow | Relay Ridge Conditions Report
With our little storm cycle blowing through this past week skiing was quite fun. While the rat race was in full effect at Squaw, the back country harbored countless untracked, ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Take a Breather… | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | February 21st, 2012
Mammoth Conditions Now: cloudy, a bit warmer, and the snow is still great. The snow on the upper mountain is staying dry and cold and the snow around Canyon and Juniper ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Winter is Cancelled | Kyle Greenberg Edit
Kyle Greenberg is a snow cat driving fool who likes to ski fast and take chances. He has been sessioning some of the dicier lines at Snowbird this season to ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Storm Pummels Jackson Hole | Best Day of the Year Tomorrow?
It’s been absolutely hammering. Jackson Hole has received 26″ in the last 30 or so hours, and it’s supposed to keep dumping. Up to FOUR FEET in some areas. If ... Read More
February 22, 2012
What a Mess | Presidents’ Day Weekend @ Squaw
“No one drives 400 miles through the middle of the night to make fresh tracks on Mt. Ordinary. Welcome to the Extraordinary. “ – www.squaw.com More like, welcome to the Extra ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Hakuba BlueBird Riding+Shooting+Filming | 白馬撮影
Shooting in Hakuba backcountry JPN. we late woke up. couple of skier and snowboarder rode a slope when we hiking.we wants ride that… so we have to go far way ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Twin Peaks Ski Shop | “True Dat”
The hottest new ski/snowboard rental and repair shop in the Wasatch by far is Twin Peak. Tim, Pat, Tanner and BJ will get you on the right equipment fast if ... Read More
February 23, 2012
4 Feet Since Sunday and More On The Way! | Steamboat Terrain Report | 2/22/12
Local Marco Ross in the white room The strong storm system that moved into Steamboat Sunday afternoon and ended today, left the boat with over 4 feet of fresh! It ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Final Jeb Corliss Crash Video | All Angles | Jeb Hits the Ground Hard Twice
Jeb Corliss is fortunate to be alive. In this video you can appreciate: 1 - how hard he hits the ground flying 2 - how well he was able ... Read More
February 22, 2012
Vail Resorts Buys Kirkwood | In a Related Story Snowpack in Hell Deeper than Tahoe’s
Vail Resorts announced today that it has acquired Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Let’s go over that one more time… Vail just bought Kirkwood Vail Resorts has agreed to purchase Kirkwood Mountain ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Alpine Meadows’ Banzai Begins Tomorrow! | Meet & Greet Moody’s Bistro Tonight 5:00 pm
Time trials for the Rahlves Banzai stop at Alpine Meadows begin tomorrow, Thursday the 23rd! The course was moved out of Beaver Bowl and now runs from the top of ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Jamie Pierre| A night of remembrance
By: Kyler Roush This Thursday, February 23rd at 7pm come down to Brewvies for a final show of support and respect for the late Jamie Pierre. There will be two ... Read More
February 23, 2012
40 Feet of Snow in 5 Days in Lebanon
Lebanon just got 40 feet of snow in 5 days. That officially qualifies as a lot of snow. Lebanon comes from the semitic word ‘lbn’ that means white and is ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Salomon Freeski TV INDIA- Awesome Episode
This trip from Chris Rubens, Tristan Knoertzer and the Salomon crew may be the most interesting one yet. Ever wanted to ski in Kashmir? After hearing about their 10 foot ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Light Snow? In California?? | Squaw Valley goes Blower 3/18/12
The only issue with today was new snowfall that was almost too blower…with upwards of a foot of new snow by the end of the day, you were still bumping ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Casey Riva Ripping The Sh#t Out of Telluride – 2/20/12
Our man Casey Riva bagged this footage for Unofficial on Monday after our nice little 9 inch storm. While the snow looked a little wind hammered and not as deep ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Tour Around Joffre Peak | Great Day
The storming ended in Whistler and touring season seems to have begun. We took a little walk below Joffre Peak and this is the day’s story. The snow was delicious ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Stowe Conditions Update – Nor’Incher!!
Corduroy Deep! Nor’Incher! It’s a powder day if you make it ONE!!! Gotta LOVE the positive vibes being thrown around during the 7:30 opening today at Stowe..Maybe we got 1″ ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Epic Surf Edit | Matt Meola’s Winning $100,000 Edit
How about a sick edit for your Thursday Morning? This epic surf edit won surfer Matt Meola $100,000 in the Intersection Edit Contest. Now thats cash for a 3 ... Read More
February 23, 2012
8 Minute Avalanche Safety Video | Could Save Your Life
The backcountry is a fun playground but as consequences can be devastating, traveling smartly is absolutely necessary. Vera Janssen and KJ Johansson summarize the basics of avalanche safety in ... Read More
February 23, 2012
She’s Still Better than You | Kelly Sildaru sticks switch 900 & Wins Comps
Remember the 9-year-old Kelly Sildaru? Yeah she’s the little ripper chick we raved about last month. Well she’s on it again, this time throwing huge swtich 9′s big 5′s and basically showing boys ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Noises Skiers Wearing Head-Cam’s Make
This POV video is from the past two days in Hakuba Japan. Hakuba has finally gotten a cycle of sunshine for the first time since New Year’s. Aussie boys Luke Kneller, ... Read More
February 23, 2012
NBC Speaks with Dr. Robb Gaffney & Sherry McConkey About Risk in Skiing Today
In light of the recent fatalities in Washington state, NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams speaks to Dr. Robb Gaffney and Sherry McConkey about risk in the world of freeskiing ... Read More
February 23, 2012
“Locals Only you F#%king Grommet!” Classic | Kenny Powers out for a Sponge
There’s been a lot of belly aching recently about “who owns what mountain?” or “hey, why doesn’t my pass work on extra special V.I.P. day?” or “Hey! why the F#%k ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Unofficial Review | Tahoe Dave’s Ski and Snowboard Shop
In ski country, we all need a good tech once in a while. We also need quality ski and snowboard shops with a knowledgeable staff. Tahoe Dave’s has the North ... Read More
May 14, 2012
NO BOOZE on the Truckee River July 1st-6th | Possibly No Booze on Lake Tahoe Beaches…
Your American freedom = dwindling. For millions of years, American have enjoyed the right to get drunk, hit on each other, say obnoxious sh#t, and drown themselves as they see ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Car Camping For Those With OCD Or Tetris Fanatics?
I can’t quite decide what to think about this setup. They claim it is “the world’s smallest motor home setup fitting most cars.” The first thing that comes to mind is ... Read More
March 19, 2012
How To Eat A Free Lunch Every Day
Ski bums are called ski bums for a reason. It is because we are bums. This does not necessarily mean that we are homeless or disheveled and destitute, but ski ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Rasta Stevie on How to Keep a Ski Town Funky | You Listening Kirkwood?
“This is a skiers mountain, and a skiers town ya know, and that’s what we’re all about”. Former Telluride Town Councilman Ratsa Stevie from the Greg Stump cult classic, Blizzard ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Local’s React to Kirkwood’s Sell Out to Vail | Sierra Sun Article
Kirkwood was purchased by Vail for $18 million. Of course, there are mixed reaction among Tahoe locals. There is no longer any argument that Tahoe is getting Coloradoized. None. ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Reverse Camber Ski Sales Up 75% | 87,000 Pairs Sold by Jan. 1st This Season
Have ya noticed that everyone and the dad has reverse camber skis these days? We’ve definitely seen older gents, kids, racers, ripper bro-brahs, and accountants on reverse camber skis the ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Jeb Corliss Explains Exactly What Happened During Crash
A lot of us have been wondering what went wrong when Jeb Corliss crashed into Table Mountain in South Africa on January 16th and badly broke both legs. What better ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Man SURVIVES MONTHS in Car Snowed-in
(Reuters) This is one of those miraculous stories you don’t hear of too much. A swedish man has been found alive near the city of Umea after being trapped in ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Peak To Valley Race In Whistler | Team Unofficial Whistler’s Fastest Run
The Jose Cuervo Peak to Valley race in Whistler is the logest GS rece in the world with over 180 gates! It is a team event and to stand any ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Helicopter Avalanche Control at Steven’s Pass, WA | Big Avy Comes Down
We are all still reeling from the avalanche tragedy at Steven’s Pass, WA this past week. The power of avalanches is difficult to describe. This video shows us exactly how ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Whistler Conditions Feb. 23 | Really Fun
Got up early today and made the most of it with a healthy dose of mellow slack-country touring laps and some fun with friends. The sun was out and mark ... Read More
February 23, 2012
Pow Turns N Hucking Hollywood | Jackson is Going Off
The snow keeps getting better and better. At first it started out with small snow falls. That riding was pretty nice. Then the skies opened up, resulting in over 30″ ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Avalanche Kills Snowboarder at Canyons, UT Sidecountry
A snowboarder got caught in an avalanche in the Canyons side county around 3 p.m. today. He was riding the popular back-county gate off the peak known as Ninety-Nine 90, ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Squaw Offers $29 Ticket for Leap Year | February 29th, 2012
Squaw is offering $29 tickets on February 29th in celebration of Leap Year. Nice Squaw, this is cool and a good way to get people to come out and give ... Read More
February 24, 2012
The Rockies Will Add to the Feet of Snow This Week
The action has really picked up this week for the Rockies. In the past week 1-2 feet has fallen over most areas with 3 feet at Jackson and 4 feet ... Read More
February 29, 2012
*Updated w/ Confirmed Athletes* Red Bull Cold Rush Returns to Silverton March 5th-8th…Sick Teaser Video!
*Updated – Confirmed Invited Athletes* 2/29/12 -Men- Andy Mahre Collin Collins Dane Tudor Dash Longe Dave Treadway Fabio Studer Josh Bibby Kye Petersen Leo Ahrens Logan Pehota Pep Fujas Richard ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Fast, Firm and Family Friendly | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | February 23rd 2012
Mammoth Conditions Report: I say you have to give credit where credit is due (sometimes “credit” can be interchanged with “criticism” but I digress)… Go to the “Official” Mammoth Mountain ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Photos from this Morning @ Squaw Valley
It was a glorious morning in Squaw Valley. A few inches of new snow fell after the resort closed yesterday afternoon. Headwall and Broken Arrow were not skied yesterday making ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Three Dead At California Resorts Over The Weekend | Non-Avalanche Deaths
It is of with sadness for Unofficial to report two Tahoe area deaths that occurred this weekend. Sierra at Tahoe Death: - Skier from Gold River (Sacramento County) named Yiwei Hu aged ... Read More
March 19, 2012
5”-7” of BLOWER Pow Overnight @ Squaw | 97” Storm Total | 50ºF by Wednesday…
It was nuking in Squaw yesterday evening. They got 5 – 7 inches overnight, it’s only 9F at High Camp right now and today is gonna be another blower powder ... Read More
March 20, 2012
*UPDATED* Tahoe Resorts’ BIG Storm Totals | March 12th-19th = 109 Inches!!
TAHOE SKI RESORTS’ STORM TOTALS – MARCH 12th – 19th, 2012: #1 – Alpine Meadows = 88”- 109″ #1 – Kirkwood = 90” – 109″ #2 – Squaw Valley = ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Pay and Hours Gouged | Mammoth CEO Gregory Wields the Axe | Skier Visits Down 36%
The numbers don’t lie… Mammoth skier/boarder visits are down 36% from last year, forcing upper management to take strong measures. CEO Rusty Gregory has announced that Mammoth will be cutting ... Read More
February 26, 2012
Kirkwood Is Lucky to Have Been Bought By Vail | Forbes Magazine Article
Forbes just wrote a article about Vail’s recent acquisition of Kirkwood that is very pro-Vail. It claims that Vail is going to class up the joint. What do you ... Read More
February 25, 2012
Powder Alert! Over a Foot in the Northeast, Several Feet in the Northwest
The Northeast is preparting for their biggest dump of the season so far. The big snow pushing into the Pacific NW is nothing new this season. The storm is just ... Read More
February 25, 2012
Would You Put Duct Tape on a Lamborghini? Pro Skier Jon Olsson “Betters” His Lamborghini with Duct Tape…
Jon thinks that he can get his Lamborghini going up around 250km/h (155 mph) on his way to Monte Carlo even with a rocket box on top. All he has ... Read More
February 26, 2012
! HAI ! | Fun Pow Time | Japan
While waiting for the sky to pop blue and the snow to become stable the resorts around Hakuba were an all you can eat buffet of faceshot. We stayed inbounds ... Read More
February 25, 2012
Heard This Before? Tahoe Storms Pushed Back | This Time Into March
Tahoe’s return to glory is always forecasted about 2 weeks out…then it gets pushed back. Well, it happened again. You shocked? We aren’t. “This is just a continuation of the ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Blister Gear Review (and Unofficial!) in Hokkaido, Japan
The Blister crew just put up a quality video from their recent trip to Niseko. It looks like they had pretty amazing conditions for the whole trip. The video is ... Read More
February 24, 2012
Piling on the Snow in the Cascades
The is a little ski resort with 10 trails in the Olympic range of Washington called Hurricane Ridge that has picked up 111 inches in the past 5 days. That ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Update On the Tahoe Storms…The Best is Yet to Come
Everything is progressing as expected for the first half of the week. It snowed down to lake level until early this morning and now the snow levels are rising. They ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Dave’s Deli is OUT of PBR!!!!
Yes, this news is brutal for us local snow freaks. Where else can we afford a beer in Squaw Valley USA? $2 PBRs are a way of life in Squaw. ... Read More
February 26, 2012
Ian McIntosh TGR Edit – Slays BIG AK Lines
Anyone here Not like watching Ian McIntosh ski? Yeah… Thats what we thought. In this TGR clip Ian slays some BIG AK lines in his signature style.
February 25, 2012
Rahlves’ Banzai at Alpine Today! | Burly Course! Check out The Mogul Field…
After yesterday’s time trials, the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour stop at Alpine Meadows will run today in stacked heats starting with Men’s Snowboard at 10:45, and yes, that mogul field in ... Read More
February 25, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Could Another Reality TV Show Be Coming To The Craft Beer Industry??
“50 States, 20 Contestants, One Great Brewer” After perusing Beernews.org I came across this article about a potential new reality TV show called “The Next Great American Brewer”. The show ... Read More
February 26, 2012
Alpine Meadows Banzai! Results & Photos
The Rahlves Banzai Tour stop #2 went down today. Men’s and women’s ski and snowboarders all charged hard and put on a show for what turned out to be a ... Read More
March 14, 2012
Storming in Whistler | More To Come
It’s still snowing a lot here in Whistler. Monday was storm skiing at its finest; sniffing out powder in the lower trees as the wind and the storm kept all ... Read More
February 27, 2012
World Record Ski Jump VIDEO – 809 FEET | + Ski Jump Facts and Crashes
In 2011, Norwegian ski jumper, Johan Remen Evensen, set the world record with this 808 foot ski flight. That is just shy of two and half football fields! Ski Jumping Facts ... Read More
February 26, 2012
Skiing the Y: Classic Couloirs in Hakuba, Japan
Recent high pressure in Hakuba has presented the opportunity to ski some of the bigger lines in the valley. We decided to take the opportunity and go after the Y ... Read More
February 26, 2012
Squaw Conditions Report 2/24/12 | Mainline Pocket Madness!
A cataclysmic combination of high daily temperatures, a startling influx of people from Presidents Week, and a hard over night freeze has made for some variable conditions at Squaw. Places ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Ever wonder what it is like to stare down AK spines?
This is an interesting pov of big mountain skiing not generally seen in videos. All the little things matter, like chunking off a piece of cornice, the classic pole tap ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Woodward Tahoe – A Look at the New Woodward Facility @ Boreal
The Future is Here! Woodward Tahoe Donner Summit, CA, (February 21, 2012) – Natives of the Tahoe region are going to see the future of action sports unfold before their very eyes. ... Read More
February 26, 2012
One Dude Makes Snow Art The Size Of A Football Field
Kai Groening pointed us to this article from mymodernmet.com. Artist Simon Beck must really love the cold weather! Along the frozen lakes of Savoie, France, he spends days plodding through the ... Read More
February 26, 2012
Silverton, Colorado | Heli Drops and Powder Skiing
I was fortunate enough to get invited along on a trip with some cool fellas to Silverton, Colorado two weeks ago. The skiing in Silverton is fully legit and the ... Read More
February 27, 2012
John Jackson Real Snow Backcountry Submission
John Jackson is good. Here is a spot of proof. This is the Winter X Games Real Snow Backcountry contest in which eight of the world’s best backcountry snowboarders have ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Squaw Conditions Report February 27, 2012 | White Smoke!.. Blue Ice
Looks great doesn’t it! I know what you’re thinking, how could a storm that was only supposed to drop a couple inches of snow result in blower pow turns like ... Read More
February 27, 2012
A Few Perfect Days in Hakuba | Photos and Video
A recent period of high pressure in Hakuba yielded conditions that were pretty much perfect. Sunny and clear, good snow, and reasonable stability. It has been really good to ski ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Squaw Tops 100″ On the Season | 2 Feet Plus by Wednesday
It’s DUMPING in Squaw Valley. Snow will be moderate and persisting throughout the day with accumulations of 4-6″ with 6-12″ above 7000′. A second storm will hit Tahoe Tuesday night ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Friday February 24th was CR Day | Here’s a Recap | “A Perfect Day for CR Johnson” Video
Friday the 24th was CR Day. A day for anyone who was inspired by C.R. Johnson to get out and enjoy the mountains in his memory. CR’s positive energy and ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Season Snowfall Totals | The Winners and Losers of the 2011/12 Ski Season.
Season Snowfall Totals & Base Depths WINNERS Alyeska – 683″ Base Depth 183″ Mt. Baker – Not Posted” Base Depth 251″ Stevens Pass – 390″ Base Depth 131″ Revelstoke – 324″ Base ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Alpine Meadows Conditions 2/26/12 | Where West Becomes East
I have never skied in New Jersey before, but if I dare say so, Alpine Meadows has been transported to the east coast over the last week. One sentence sums ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Foot or More Heading For Tahoe | WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT
NOAA – THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN RENO HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING. * SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: A FOOT OR ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Finally Powder This Week for Tahoe
Snow is finally in the forecast all week for Tahoe. We have one storm already in progress with a bigger storm forecasted for Wednesday and one last wave for Thursday. ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Telluride Pro Trevor Martin At The Valparaiso Cerro Abajo Urban DH
Thanks to Trevor Martin for the edit and the following words about the event… A few great things about Valparaiso Chile: -It was the largest port on the Pacific coast ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Kootenay Cold Smoke with Nick McNutt | Episode 1
Here’s a POV edit from Nick McNutt during his two days spent near Rossland, BC. There appears to be plenty of fresh snow mixed in with some amazing terrain. Nick ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Unofficial’s 10 Best Hot Sauces
I am a hot sauce connoisseur. I do not say this to sound like a wine snob or to try and claim that my pallet is tougher than yours, I ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Ski Movies Suck
I’m tired of modern ski movies. Aside from the section filmed in Trail, BC with JP Auclair in All.I.Can (which was pretty awesome and speaks to what I’ve written), I ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Video from The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Alpine Meadows Stop | Best Race Yet!
// Check out Tahoe TV’s coverage from Friday’s Banzai race at Alpine Meadows! This was probably the best race yet on the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour. Click here for results and ... Read More
February 27, 2012
The World’s First Ski Boots
Ya know those goofy shoes that Santa’s elves wear with the curly toes? Those are a stylized version of the original ski boot worn by the Sami people of northern ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Stowe Conditions Update – 30″ in Stowe
Nukin’ all day Saturday. Bluebird, cold smoke on Sunday! Deep all weekend! The snow stake is up to 81″ with more on the way this week. Here we go!! The ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Squaw’s “ski-thru” Starbucks on CBS News
It looks like Squaw’s new “ski-thru” Starbucks, inspired by JT Holmes, is making quite the splash. Questions: Are you stoked for the new “ski-thru” Starbucks? If you don’t ski Squaw ... Read More
February 28, 2012
“A Life Ascending” Trailer | The Life of a Ski Mountaineering Guide
Synopsis A Life Ascending chronicles the life of acclaimed mountaineer Ruedi Beglinger. Living with his wife and two young daughters on a remote glacier in the vast mountains of British Columbia, ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Dutch Prince May Never Recover from Avalanche Injuries [firsttracksonline.com]
firsttracksonline.com brings us this tragic update on the Dutch Prince, Johan Friso van Oranje, who was buried in an avalanche in Austrian last week. Innsbruck, Austria -As he lies in a hospital ... Read More
February 28, 2012
What Do Lifties Do When They Aren’t Bumpin’ Your Chair? | The Sublepisodes
Your local lift management professionals may occasionally entertain themselves with seeing how many different things they can say to lifts before repeating anything. Or they might just bite their tongues ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Steamboat Area Receives Over 22 Avalanches over the Weekend!
The storm last week that dumped 2-4 feet in the Steamboat area has left the area with a large avalanche cycle. Over 22 natural slides have occurred in the last ... Read More
February 28, 2012
MacGyver = Impressive Ski Ability | PLUS MacGyvers his way out of a full avalanche burial with a ski pole, cloth, and zipper…
We all know MacGyver has a Deity like ability to rid himself of trouble, so the fact that he is able to free himself from a full avalanche burial with a ski ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Easy Questions for Co-President of Vail About Kirkwood Acquisition | The Ski Channel Interview
This interview was conducted by The Ski Channel with Vail Co-President Blaise Carrig. There are definitely some tough questions to be asked about Vail’s acquisition of Kirkwood, but they weren’t asked. ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Zillertal Arena by NIMBUS INDEPENDENT
Nimbus Independent is back at it with this clip from Zillertal Arena. Europe is having a BIG season and these guys are take full advantage of it. Zillertal Arena is ... Read More
February 27, 2012
3 Avalanche Fatalities in Montana in 6 Days | USA Total at 20…
You can sense the urgency in avalanche forecasts across the nation as of late. “All these clues are sending a very clear message – THE SNOWPACK IS HIGHLY UNSTABLE! Staying ... Read More
February 27, 2012
Dutch Prince Injured in Avalanche May Never Recover | Brain Damage
Dutch Prince Johan Friso van Oranje is still unconscious after his avalanche burial at the Austrian ski resort Lech last week. Johan was buried for 20 minutes under avalanche debris ... Read More
February 28, 2012
SKI PORN | Eric Pollard Caught in the Act… | Powder Mag Ad
Powder Porn That awkward moment when someone walks in on you reading or watching porn… ski porn that is. You may have even turned down that special someone to ski ... Read More
February 28, 2012
The Unofficial Pick from IFSA – Jim Norm Jack told by Eric Schmitz
On Sunday, February 19, 2012, the world lost a visionary, iconic leader, whose kind-hearted, free-spirited demeanor helped guide the sport of freeskiing to where it’s recognized today. Brief history of ... Read More
February 28, 2012
The Most Stoked Man Ever | Sound Is Mandatory
First tracks on La Rosa are quite yelp-worthy. Kevin Frazier shows us how to let the stoke loose and let the people still on the lift know that you (and ... Read More
February 28, 2012
A Tribute to a Skiing Icon | Jim Normand Jack | Freeskiing’s Leader
This terrific tribute video was put together by the good people at MSI and the Freeskiing World Tour. Last Sunday was another sad day for freeskiers worldwide. A very large ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Backcountry skier on Mt. Mansfield buried up to his neck in an Avalanche!!! Be Careful out there…
Think avalanches aren’t a threat on the East? Think again! On Saturday, local backcountry skier Adam Popkin, got caught in a slide on the backside of Mount Mansfield that ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Red Bull “Cold Rush” Course Descriptions & Starting List | March
Remember the Cold Rush from last year? Sean Petit throwing 60-foot dropping 360s? It was sick and it’s gonna happen all over again this March at Silverton Mountain in Colorado. ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Chairlift Derails at Vermont Ski Resort
At around noon on Saturday the Summit Express chairlift derailed at Pico Ski Area in Killington Vermont. 120 people were evacuated from the chair. The derailment occurred in the base ... Read More
February 28, 2012
2013 Atomic Bent Chetler Review by “The Lord of the Rings”
You kinda just have to watch this one. The opening is some pretty impressive AV work to get the 2013 Atomic Bent Chetler in those Lord of the Rings shots. ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Squaw Conditions Report | Blower on Bulletproof – Feb 28, 2012
There was the feeling in the valley this morning that today was going to be an epic pow day the likes of which we have not seen since last season. ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Hakuba to Hokkaido: Traveling North in Search of the Blower
After a few fantastic days of powder skiing under sunny skies last week, the forecast for Hakuba began to look much more gloomy (rainy). Not yet ready to give up ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Winter Storm Warning for Lake Tahoe | 10-20 Inches Above 7,000 Feet | Do You Believe?
This storm is REAL Lake Tahoe humans. This is not a drill. You are going to ski powder. We know you’re all a bit jaded from the dismal nature of ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Skiing Pow and Eatin’ Sushi | Nesiko, Japan
Niseko United is one of the best ski resorts in all of Japan, and when competing with over 600 others one can’t help but wonder why. Well there’s one reason ... Read More
February 28, 2012
Bode Miller OUT for the Rest of the World Cup Season | Knee Injury
This is a tragedy considering it’s happening during America’s golden age of ski racing. Bode is still our best American male skier and the guy has had an impressive career. ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Kevin Nealon on Conan O’Brien: “Copper has a lot of Blacks that will beat you up”
Former SNL cast member, Kevin Nealon, confronted By Racist Colorado Ski Trails
February 29, 2012
Crazy Russians Jump off 5-story Roof Into Snow
More Proof that Russians are CRAZY. Some bored residents in Magadan in the far east have come up with a rather novel way to entertain themselves. They’re seen here jumping ... Read More
February 29, 2012
70 MPH Mobility Scooter in the SNOW | World Record!
World record fastest mobility scooter Looks like people will be getting to Walmart and grocery stores much faster now all with the help from a scooter. Mobility scooters are not ... Read More
February 29, 2012
6” of Variable Fresh | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | February 18, 2012
6” of new snow made for some rather variable conditions at Mammoth today. If you’ve been following the Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Reports you are aware that I am a proponent ... Read More
February 29, 2012
“Should Avalanche Airbags Be Required Gear?” | Outside Magazine Article
Beacon, probe, shovel, airbag? Are airbags saving lives? Should they be required backcountry gear? Are you crazy to venture into the backcountry without them? The Brazil-Nut Theory & Granular Convection (read ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Ski Lift Accidents On The Rise? | Chairlift Fall Survivor Keely Proctor Fights for Improved Safety Standards
Skiing and snowboarding are inherently risky sports – Riding a chairlift to the top of a run shouldn’t be. In that lies the plight of Terri Proctor and her daughter ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Another Storm Approaching the Northeast Making This the Best Week For Snow of the Season
The upslope mountain enhanced snowfall in Northern Vermont over Stowe and Jay Peak went ballistic on Saturday. While resorts to the South picked up 5-15 inches of snow Stowe and ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Mt. Rose, Tamarack Peak – Feb 28, 2012 | Great Snow… No Ice
Based on my experience yesterday with the frozen base layer at Squaw I didn’t expect conditions at the resort to be all that great today. I wasn’t even planning on ... Read More
February 29, 2012
2-4 FEET Expected in Lake Tahoe Above 7,000 Feet | Winter Storm Warning Wed-Thurs
WE’RE GONNA SKI BIG POW!!
February 29, 2012
RC Aerial Cam | The Age We Live In
Yes, this is more than a few months old, but it is pretty cool to think that all of these shots came from an RC heli. Mother Earth, you are ... Read More
February 29, 2012
gCaptain.com: Ship Photo of The Week – Antarctic Delivery
[From our sister site gCaptain.com] Here, the Military Sealift Command-chartered cargo ship MV Green Wave is in the process of offloading more than 6.8 million pounds of vital supplies, including ... Read More
February 29, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – Adrenaline Chute
The Line of the Week Squaw Valley USA Adrenaline Chute “So last week I mentioned getting a little excited. After a few phenomenal days at Squaw (yeah phenomenal, they seriously ... Read More
February 29, 2012
UnofficialNetworks.com Questionnaire | 9 Questions about YOU
Please take a moment to fill out our unofficialnetworks.com questionnaire. THANKS!
February 29, 2012
EA Sports SSX Launch Trailer | Do People Play This Game?
On February 27th EA Games released the latest version of their ever popular snowboard game SSX, a snowboarding game for various game consoles. Basically SSX is EA Games’ attempt to make the ... Read More
February 29, 2012
14 Ski-Related Deaths in Colorado This Winter | CO Over-Represented in Ski-Related Deaths
In the winter of 2008/2009, the USA saw 34 deaths at ski resorts. 11 of those deaths were in Colorado. In 2007/2008 there were 50 ski-related deaths in the ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Resort Totals for Wed. Morning 2/29/2012 | The Storm is Just Getting Started
We’re gonna need a bigger measuring stick before this storm is finished! Snow fell and wind gusted throughout the night. Even with the wind we’ve got a full 22 fluid ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Aspen Open Highlights | Ski Halfpipe And Slopestyle Finals
Here is a recap of the Aspen Open that took place on Feb. 23-26. As you can see Gus Kenworthy swept the men’s Superpipepipe and Slopestyle events, while Annalisa Drew took ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Crested Butte FWT Stop CANCELLED
Unofficial is sad to report that the classic Freeride World Tour Crested Butte stop has been cancelled. It was scheduled for March 11th-14th and has been cancelled due to ‘unusually low ... Read More
February 29, 2012
Fred Syversen’s World Record 352′ Ski LEAP | HAPPY LEAP DAY
For Leap Day 2012, we bring you the World Record Ski Leap of Fred Syversen’s. HAPPY LEAP DAY Go jump off something! Extract from Nuit2laglisse/ Perfect moment Never ending _ ... Read More
February 29, 2012
It’s Halftime in Tahoe: Clint Eastwood Commercial Spoof
Inspired by the Clint Eastwood commercial for Chrysler during the Super Bowl, Homewood’s own General Manager Kent Hoopingarner provides some inspiring words about the second half of the 2011-12 ski ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Alpine Meadows Conditions 2/29/12 | Getting Better By Leaps…
So things have been changing radically this week. That means that they are getting better every day. I managed to get on skis today for a bit and rally the ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Storms Head East into the Rockies
The Rockies have been seeing quite a bit more snow the second half of the season. Over the past week Steamboat, CO has seen 7 inches bringing the season total ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Game on! | Powder at Snowbird | Conditions for Feb 28th and 29th 2012
Today and yesterday were likely the best two days of the season so far at Snowbird. After a rugged first couple of months the season looks like it is finally ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Best Day of the Year at Squaw | Storm Skiing At its Finest – Thank You Mother Nature!
There’s not a whole lot to say about today except that it was totally awesome! Storm skiing at its finest. Ohh how we’ve missed the sting of wind driven snow ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Storms Keep Rolling Through Telluride – 11″ in 48 Hours…More on the Way!
With 11″ of new snow in the past 48 hours, Telluride continues to impress with stellar conditions and excellent skiing. The last few storms have come in with some wind ... Read More
March 1, 2012
The sun pops in the N. Cascades
It has been a pretty sunless season so far in the PNW. We have had a lot of snow and some really big storms this year but not much sunny ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Timeline Missions S02E03: Tero Repo and Xavier de le Rue
A new Timeline episode from Xavier de le Rue, Tero Repo, and Guido Perrini is up! This one is a spotlight on Tero Repo, the still photographer in the Timeline ... Read More
March 1, 2012
G3 Expedition Climbing Skins | Gear Review
For fat skis, Duke bindings, and lots of pow laps this is the skin for you. It folds down very small and packable for hut trips and long tours. It ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Speed Flying @ Mach-Looney Thru Tight Gorge | This Guy is Not Gonna Be Around Long…
Skip 30 seconds and the action starts. Skip to 2:13 and the crazy S!#T starts. I’m no speed flyer but this looks awfully close to SPLAT. Apparently, this is a new speed ... Read More
March 1, 2012
State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2012: VI | Sponsored by Cloudveil
Going to bed with clear skies or a little taste of flurries in the air, and waking up to bottomless pow-it’s one of the many great attributes of the Sierra ... Read More
March 1, 2012
MY HERO: Ian McIntosh | Video Collection
I know these vids are old but they never get old to me. Ian MAC rails a tight line in AK. Looks like some backcountry in Pemberton, Ians backyard playground. ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Pink Slips Delivered | Dozens of Mammoth Year-Round Employees Laid-Off | Snow Comes Too Late
LATE BREAKING STORY FROM THE SHEET NEWSPAPER: Mammoth Mountain Ski Area has made sweeping layoffs – approximately 60-75 year-round employees were terminated today. Perhaps to have foreseen any other fate was to ... Read More
March 1, 2012
What is up with People Pissing in the Backcountry?
A few steps off the boot pack isn’t too much to ask. Recently I have been very annoyed and downright pissed off that people can’t seem to relieve themselves of ... Read More
March 2, 2012
This Video Will Give You Chills | Katal Innovations TED Talk
The TED Talk presentation given by Katal Innovations is now online. Words can’t describe the feeling you’ll get after watching this video, it’ s truly moving. Witnessing this presentation live was the ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Powder Shrallping in the PNW | Double the Perspective
John Wells skiing a line in the N. Cascades backcountry. Filmed by Pete Durr, edited by John Wells, music by Flobots – Combat. Without a doubt the tension was high people ... Read More
March 2, 2012
7 Out of Place “Ski Lifts”
Chairlifts, Cable Cars, Trams and Gondolas are not just for Ski Resorts. Here is a look at some out of place “ski infrastructure” far from the slopes. Roosevelt Island Tram ... Read More
March 1, 2012
We Doubled it up Last Night! | Storm Totals Update 3/1/2012
Welcome March! We doubled it up last night as the snow kept on falling, stacking 13-20 inches of new snow along the crest. It looks like it’s going to be ... Read More
March 2, 2012
Tahoe’s Big 3 Colorado Investors Plan to Build More Real Estate & Attract International Visitors
Tahoe’s big 3 Colorado Investors (East West, Vail, & KSL) bought these resorts for a reason. They understand that Tahoe ski resorts have the Bay Area and Sacramento area on ... Read More
March 2, 2012
7 Dangerous Lies About Plastic | All Your Ski Gear is Made of Plastics
Everything in skiing/riding is made of plastics: your skis, your board, your boots, your snow clothes, your goggles, your helmet… How do you guys feel about plastics? Should we be worried about ... Read More
March 1, 2012
How Squaw Valley Won the 1960 Winter Olympic Bid [Part 1]
How Squaw Valley Won the 1960 Olympic Bid By Mike Wilson (the journalist not the stuntman) In October 1955, Squaw Valley co-founder Alex Cushing got a condescending letter from a powerful ... Read More
March 2, 2012
4 FEET of Wind | Mammoth Gets Primed for March Storms | Unofficial Conditions Report | March 1, 2012
Wind, wind, wind and some sideways snow… That pretty much sums up Mammoth conditions for the past two days. Yet somehow, even with all the wind, enough snow managed to ... Read More
March 1, 2012
Kick off SnowFest Right! 3rd Annual Hot Dog Retro Party | Cornice Cantina Friday Night
SnowFest has been celebrated in Tahoe since 1982! A time honored tradition here at the lake. In the spirit of the origins of this great festival the Cornice Cantina invites ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Snowboarding on an Erupting Volcano | SSX: Black Diamond
Looking for a little more action while snowboarding? How about going down a run with erupting volcano on your A$$? The guys at EA Sports SSX and Corridor Digital teamed ... Read More
March 5, 2012
The Art of Skiing | The Best Ski Segments All in One Video
Best ski clips ever! All the best ski segments in one video including: Being There – Field Productions, AllICan Teaser 2, Revolver Trailer, Legs Of Steel – Nothing Else Matters. Amazing scenes of ... Read More
March 3, 2012
Jackson Hole = 20 Days in a Row of Snow + 3 Ft in Past Week + Above Avg. Snowpack + 300” of Snow This Season
“The last 20 days of February have all had one thing in common: SNOW. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has received snow everyday for the last 20 days, and over 3 ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Roadside Avalanche Barriers in Hokkaido
Anyone who visits Hokkaido dreams of skiing the stacks of avalanche barriers that line many of the mountain roads.This video is all shot on the sides of roads in the ... Read More
March 2, 2012
Hey Look A Grizzly Running At Us | Perfect For A Better Photo
These people seem to have no idea that Grizzly Bears are really big, strong, fast, and can eat the sh*t out of them all. This bear suddenly turns while hanging ... Read More
March 2, 2012
March into Powder | Snowbird Conditions for March 1st, 2012
The snow machine is fully turned on in Little Cottonwood Canyon for the first time this season. Three top notch powder days in a row were putting a smile on ... Read More
March 3, 2012
Global Warming hits Lake Tahoe
If you still don't believe in Global Warming you can just close your eyes, plug your ears, and hum. But, even if you don't believe in it, here are the facts:
March 2, 2012
Avalanche Accident Today in the Tahoe Backcountry | One Skier is in Critical Condition at Tahoe Forest Hospital in Truckee
It is with regret to report that a male skier is in critical condition this evening after getting caught in a local avalanche. The skier had been out backcountry skiing ... Read More
March 4, 2012
Charging Powder at Alta | Best day of the Year By Far!!!
Little Cottonwood got a solid dose of snow last night to add to the pile that has been building up the last few days. The official report was 14″, but ... Read More
March 3, 2012
How Squaw Valley Won the 1960 Winter Olympic Bid [Part 2]
How Squaw Valley Won the 1960 Winter Olympic Bid [Part 2] by, Mike Wilson You can read Part 1 HERE Alex Cushing began his prepared statement to the Olympic committee ... Read More
March 2, 2012
Tahoe Backcountry Avalanche Incident Update | The Injured Skier Has Passed Away
It is with sincere and deep regret that Unofficial has learned that the male skier caught in today’s avalanche who was first reported to be critically injured has passed away. ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Epic Snowmobile Hill Climb Fail POV | What Goes Up Must Come Down… All the Way Down
There are fails and then there are EPIC fails – this qualifies as the latter. Ever wonder, “what if I/you/he/she doesn’t make it to the top on a massive hill ... Read More
March 3, 2012
Current Lake Tahoe Snowpack Analysis
The snowpack is dangerous in Lake Tahoe right now. We lost a fantastic person in an avalanche yesterday. Here is some quality information about what is going on in Tahoe’s ... Read More
March 5, 2012
The Salt Lake Shootout Photo Competition Starts Tuesday | Here’s a Recap of Last Year
The Ski Salt Lake Shootout is Happening This Week The Shootout is a photo competition that includes 8 photographers and 24 athletes. Each photogrpaher picks three athletes (after reviewing bio’s) ... Read More
March 3, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Yuengling Light Lagers And The Yuengling King
You don’t miss what you don’t have. Although I might be flushing that phrase down the proverbial toilet once I settle back in Boston after a brief 3-day trip to ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Tour To Banana Chute On Fissile | Great POW In Whistler Backcountry
Fissile (not to be confused with thistle or missile) is an awesome looking mountain off the back side of Whistler. On Thursday we (Shaun Gillis, Jay, and I) set out ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Inspire Snow Sessions | Why You Wanna Shred Pow, Hit Park, and Log Heli Time This Summer
Wanna ski/ride in the summertime? Of course you do. Wanna hang in the land of `Lord of the Rings.` Yeah, you saw the movies, you know how sick it ... Read More
March 4, 2012
VIDEO: Alta Powder Panic Lift Line Confrontation | Hero Enforcer or Psycho? – VIDEO BACK UP
If there’s anything that helmet cams have proven they’re good for this year it’s capturing on mountain confrontation/douchebagery. We have another winner. Perhaps not as epic as the “Snowbasin Ski ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Julian Donatelli | Photographers Favorites | Bariloche, Argentina Photo Gallery
Lake Nahuel Haupi and Lago Moreno este. Bariloche, Argentina. Julian Donatelli is a local professional photographer in Bariloche, Argentina who was nice enough to share these photos with Unofficial. His ... Read More
March 5, 2012
They Have the World’s Greatest Job…. They Ski! [ K2's 1971 Ski Team] ‘Can You Dig It’
The 1971 K2 Team from the Dick Barrymore film “The Performers”. Freestyle skiing by the K2 demonstration team in 1971. They include Charlie McWilliams, Pat Bauman, John Clendenin, Bob Griswold, ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Huge Avalanche Destroys Chairlift in France with People Still on It!
This is one of the crazier slide videos I have ever seen. It happened in St Francois Longchamps in the French Alps yesterday. There has been a recent heatwave in ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Blind Surfer | Surfing Blind | Yeah You Heard Right
This guy is surfing bind, and doing it well. Needless to say, others in the video are pretty amazed and stoked for the guy. It’s cool to hear stories like ... Read More
March 5, 2012
PIZZA! | Amazing First Ski | Another EPIC POV
I don’t know whats funnier in this video, the guy yelling “PIZZA!” at the top of his lungs while his little brother(?) rips at speeds unknown to mankind, or the ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Trip Report: The Hakuba Crew Heads North in Hopes of Extending Winter
Here in Hakuba, the end of February tends to mark the conclusion of powder season and the beginning of spring. With the forecast looking decidedly unwinter-like for a couple of ... Read More
March 5, 2012
3 Epic Videos | Crazy Things You Probably Wish You Could Do
I don’t know exactly how I found this, or exactly what this guy does to have to opportunity to make such epic videos of such epic things. But Devin Graham ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Solar Ski Helmet | What did you expect to see in the Year 2012?
The German company fraunhofer.de has built a prototype ski helmet with an extra durable solar panel for powering gadgets on the go. The solar panel has been built for use in the cold weather and could ... Read More
March 5, 2012
A Second Avalanche Fatality in the Tahoe Backcountry | Snowmobile Triggered Incident in the Carson Pass Area
According to the Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) a second avalanche incident took place this past Friday, March 2nd. The accident involved a snowmobiler in the Carson Pass area who was ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Crazy Deep Snow on the East Coast Last Week | Jay Peak Gets Dumped On
Utah was not the only place to ski some deep snow last week. Jay Peak got pounded and Adam from Send It Studios sent me this edit to prove it. ... Read More
March 6, 2012
KT-22 Banzai at Squaw | The Marathon Banzai | Results & Photos
Survival was the name of the game during the KT-22 Banzai at Squaw this weekend. While earlier Banzai events this season were well described by words like “fast” or “sketchy”, ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Winter Storm Brings Winds and Snow | Tonight through Tuesday
NOAA: A strong cold front will pass through the Sierra and western Nevada Tuesday morning. Winds will increase ahead of the system in the Sierra and western Nevada and persist ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Tahoe February Snow Numbers | WARNING: They’re Ugly
Our snowpack is now at 36% of average, which… “… is just enough to notch us above the lowest maximum snowpack on record during the 1976-77 season (the worst snow ... Read More
March 5, 2012
Fire on the Mountain: Jackson Hole Shredit
The Lovely brothers enjoying all the 2011/12 Jackson Hole season has to give. The brothers Lovely mid-season shredit from Jackson Hole, WY.
March 5, 2012
55ºF in Tahoe…Again | Big Snow Starting Next Tuesday?
55 degrees Fahrenheit in Tahoe today…again. Wow, the good snow cycle was short. That last storm series got us feeling good again and we could only assume that Miracle March ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Winter and Spring Rolled Into One | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | March 5, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | Right now, at Mammoth, you can have it all… Considering temps were well into the 50s the past two days I held expectations in check as I ... Read More
March 6, 2012
600-Foot Long IN-BOUNDS Avalanche at Snowbird, UT | Man Partially Buried & Injured
A 24-year-old snowboarder was injured in an avalanche that occurred in-bounds within an open zone at Snowbird ski resort on Sunday. The zone that avalanched is called “Blackjack” and ... Read More
March 6, 2012
8 Feet of Snow in Feb. | Steamboat Terrain Report | 3/5/12
8 feet of snow fell during the month of February. Steamboat currently has a base of 68” with a grand total of 218” for the season. Only six more ... Read More
March 6, 2012
A Dusting By Tahoe Standards Tuesday-What Will the Rest of March Bring?
It felt like spring outside today but big changes are coming as a cold front will make it feel like Winter again on Tuesday. Highs in the 50′s will be replaced by highs in ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Chair Falls OFF Cable at Boyne Highlands, MI with 2 Skiers On It
On February 25 at about 1pm, a chair fell off the cable at Boyne Highlands ski resort in Michigan. This incident occurred on the Camelot ski lift. A ski instructor ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Chairlift Derailment at Bridger Bowl, MT
These chairlift things just won’t stay on anymore. Bridger Bowl ski resort’s Schlasman chairlift derailed on Saturday. The Schlasman chair is the best chair at Bridger as it brings ... Read More
March 6, 2012
BIRDMEN: The Original Dream of Flight TRAILER
After months of work, the documentary on wingsuit BASE jumpers is complete. It is called “Birdmen: The Original Dream Of Flight’. The film is first of it’s kind as it ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Snowmobile Avalanche Incident Update | Sierra Avalanche Center Observation Video
On Friday March 2nd a snowmobilier triggered an avalanche in the Blue Lakes area near Carson Pass. According to KRNV News 4 Reno, the sledders friends were able to find ... Read More
May 15, 2012
Handheld RED EPIC Camera On Whistler’s Peak Chair
Have you ever seen an EPIC camera from RED? Not many people have because they are big and cumbersome and fragile and only used for big budget, large scale productions. ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Roberta Mancino Sexy Video = “Beautiful Dangerous” | Hottest Pro BASE Jumper on Earth
Even the song in this video is sexy. Studies have shown that women are attracted to men who engage in dangerous behavior. Is this true the other way around? Do ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Horrible Snow Year = Heinous Sales Year | SnowSports Industry Sales Down 12%
No shock here. Low snow = low sales. Why would you buy new gear this winter? You just wouldn’t. You just wouldn’t be fired up enough to drop the cash. ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Consequences of Powder Fever | Utah Avalanches March 2nd – 4th
By: Kyler Roush This last week, without a shadow of doubt in my mind was by far the BEST week of skiing and riding so far this year. The Cottonwood ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Ski Utah Interconnect Tour | Six Utah Ski Resorts in One Day
I have heard of the Interconnect Tour that is put on by Ski Utah for the last several years and finally got a chance to check out this truly unique ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Jeb Corliss BEFORE and AFTER Leg Injury Photos | WARNING: these are kinda nasty…
If that isn’t enough for ya, watch the crash again: If that’s still not enough, like Jeb on Facebook and stay updated day to day. The guy is cool ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Can The Northeast Eek Out a Few More Inches Friday?
Winter has been in full affect over the past week in the Northeast. After 4 feet of snow fell the week prior at Stowe another 16 inches fell this past ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Squaw Valley Conditions Report | March 6th, 2012
Few people seemed optimistic about today’s conditions. High temps over the past few days followed by a rapid drop in temps with high winds overnight lead to the belief that dust on crust conditions would ... Read More
March 6, 2012
VIDEO: Do You Remember Your First Double Ejection? | Hilarious Ski Instructing Moment
First of all, Unofficial does not find small children crashing particularly funny and we are not laughing at the child’s crash. However, the person with the POV has a pretty ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Avalanche Survival Time REDUCED | Canadian Medical Association Journal Article
The Canadian Medical Association Journal has published at study that shows that completely buried avalanche victims die faster than previously thought. This is a new study lead by Vancouver avalanche researcher ... Read More
March 6, 2012
Mark Abma: Soul Skier? | A Look Inside Abma’s Head | Salomon Freeski TV S5 E15
This week’s episode of Salomon Freeski TV takes an introspective trip inside of Mark Abma’s mind. From one of the hardest charging freeskiers in the sport this segment might come ... Read More
March 6, 2012
“A Little Piece of my Sublette” | Video from March 4th, 2012
First, a shout out to the parking crew at JHMR. Good folks, with their little huts and colorful papers and buses that remind me of red caterpillars… Sunday morning I ... Read More
March 6, 2012
3″ of New Snow for Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley awoke this morning to stormy skies, high winds and 3″ on new snow. 10:00am: Still snowing in Squaw Valley. NOAA is forecasting 2 to 4 inches of daytime ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Contour Moments in Niseko with Matchstick Productions
MSP just released the second episode of their POV webisode series, Contour Moments. This one features Sean Petit, Richard Permin, and Riley Leboe in Niseko, Japan. It looks like they ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Fatal Sea To Sky Avalanche | Squamish Man Reported Dead
I am afraid to report that yet another avalanche fatality occurred today just south of Whistler as a group of 5 snowmobilers triggered a large slide in the Brandywine snowmobiling region. Sources ... Read More
March 7, 2012
HIgh Winds Strip Away Tahoe’s New Snow | 110 mph East Winds Tonight
That new snow in Tahoe today was sweet. But, it ain’t gon be here long. 95-110 mph NorthEast Winds are forecasted tonight on the Pacific Crest. East winds are notorious ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Another Avalanche Tragedy | Snowmobiler Dies in the Whistler Backcountry
Tuesday Afternoon: Yet another avalanche death in the Sea to Sky corridor A 44-year-old Squamish man was sledding with a group of four when he triggered a avalanche doing a himark. The avalanche occurred around ... Read More
March 6, 2012
OH MY GOD PILLOWS | With Nick McNutt | WARNING: May Induce Jealousy
I think we all want to harm Nick out of jealousy. This looks amazing! There’s not a skier or rider on our site who can’t relate to how F*ing cool ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Video From The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour at Squaw! | This Clip Covers it. Check it out!
This is a pretty good account of the race on Sunday. The course was long, choppy, and demanding. Watch for yourself. Congrats to Bocheneck for taking the win at his home ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Wheelchair Flips n’ Handplants | Nitro Circus Athlete | Feel Good Story
Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham was born with spina bifida and has been in a wheelchair his entire 20 years of life. His video is now on Unofficial Networks however, because he has ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Alpine Meadows Pow! From Friday, March 2nd | Best Conditions Tahoe Has Seen all Year.
Friday was probably the best day we’ve seen yet in Tahoe this year. A couple of storm days on Wednesday and Thursday where the upper regions of the mountains were ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Araxi in Whistler | Restaurant Review
Araxi 4222 Village Square Whistler, BC (604) 932-4540 By: Kenneth D. Baker, MD Rating scale 1 = bad 3 = average 5 = great Atmosphere We walked in and were greeted ... Read More
March 19, 2012
SkiingTheSilkRoad.com Skiing From Beijing to Venice | Very Interesting Site.
Skiingthesilkroad.com is a very interesting website that follows a group of New Zealand skiers that are traveling/skiing from Beijing to Venice. From the Site Skiingthesilkroad.com Introducing the story of a group ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Video: Red Bull Cold Rush Day 1 Big Mountain | Extreme! | Watch & Vote
Wow! The Red Bull Cold Rush 2012 has been going down over the last few days in Silverton, Co. The lines skied during the Big Mountain discipline are some of ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Vail Reports 15% Loss in Skier Visits & Revenue
VAILS 2ND QUARTER FISCAL 2012 NUMBERS: - 15% drop in skier visits and 15% drop in net income - Net income of $46.4 million for 2nd quarter, a decrease of ... Read More
March 7, 2012
James Heim. Blackcomb. March 5th. Powder.
Just Another Pow Day on Blackcomb. Whistler/Blackcomb has gotten 350” of snow this season and it’s still comin’. This video is James Heim of MSP fame getting after some ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Tahoe Locals Remember Our Friend Benny
I first met Benny in 2007 when we both were rookie river guides on the Truckee river in Tahoe. In life, you want to be around people who make you ... Read More
March 7, 2012
Pow Day Decisions: Whistler or Blackcomb?
I’ve just had my espresso and am driving into the village. There’s 45cm of fresh and while I’m excited at the prospect of shredding some new snow this fine morning, ... Read More
March 8, 2012
Snowmobiler Avalanche Burial and Successful Victim Recovery on Video | Watch & Learn
This avalanche starts at the :37 second mark. At 2:50 you can see the burial victim’s face and really watch the team working to get him extracted. At 3:00 they ... Read More
March 8, 2012
How Not To Ride The Jackson Sidecountry | What is Wrong With People?
This video is just a little view of what goes on in the terrain just outside of Jackson Hole’s boundaries. Anyone that watches ski porn has seen the pros properly ... Read More
March 8, 2012
The Wind Was Hungry Last Night | Squaw Conditions 3/7/2012
Went out today with hopes of finding a few stashes and wind drifts. Found spots that were fun to ski but nothing off piste that would be considered “good” conditions. ... Read More
March 8, 2012
WIN Armada JJ’s Tonight @ Hacienda del Lago | Unofficial Night
LAST UNOFFICIAL NIGHT TONIGHT (MARCH 8th ) $2 TACOS – #2 BEERS – $6 DEERS & BEERS Come out tonight night and help support Project Snow WIN SWEET PRIZES LIKE ... Read More
March 8, 2012
What Happened to the Big Snow in the Rockies?
The only snow in the country today and Thursday is over Colorado and New Mexico besides off the Great Lakes. Only a few inches should fall in CO with ... Read More
March 8, 2012
Polar Bear Attack in Churchill, Manitoba | Ferocious Attack Caught on Camera
These photos are from an actual Polar Bear Attack in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. These are actual photographs of a polar bear attacking a man. The pictures were taken while people watched and ... Read More
March 8, 2012
Guy HUCKS/WRECKS His Snowmobile Straight Into Trees…& Thinks It’s Rad
By now the homepage of Unofficial Networks is filling up with snowmobile related accidents, but that’s because these guys are F*ing nuts. Take this guy … he’s just pinning it up a ... Read More
March 8, 2012
HEADS UP!!!! Tahoe’s SnowPack has a DEEP SCARY Layer | 2 Video Snowpack Analyses from March 7th
This video is from the boys at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, CA from today, March 7th, 2012. The test performed is a propagation saw test done at 8,000 feet ... Read More
March 10, 2012
Corbet’s Couloir CLOSED for Private TGR Photo/Video Shoot | As Good As a Public Squaw Palisades Session?
Jackson Hole, WY - Corbet’s was closed yesterday and today for the private [TGR] shoot. It was closed yesterday durring the storm so it was primed for today (although it only ... Read More
March 8, 2012
Red Bull Cold Rush Slopestyle! Day 2 Video | Watch and Vote!
The day after the Big Mountain event, Cold Rush competitors ramped it up again on the Mandatory Air run at Silverton. Two custom built features and four jumps were set ... Read More
March 8, 2012
Guns Prove INEFFECTUAL in Bear Encounters | BYU Study
BYU’s Dr. Tom Smith studied 269 human/bear encounters in Alaska. These encounters include 357 bears (300 of which were brown bears) and 444 humans. “The researchers found no statistical difference ... Read More
March 8, 2012
Like Being At The Beach… But With Shiny Toy Guns, Big Booters And Snow | Top Ski & Snowboard Talent Throw Down at Mammoth 2012 US Grand Prix
Last week-end Mammoth Mountain was action packed, to say the least. On top of blue skies, warm weather, and fresh snow, we had the 2012 Sprint U.S. Grand Prix Ski ... Read More
March 8, 2012
Powdermania in Hokkaido – A Collection of Photos
This is a collection of Powdermania’s favorite photos from a recent trip to Hokkaido, Japan. Powdermania.com is the hard work of Swiss photographer Patrick Fux. For years, Patrick has been ... Read More
March 8, 2012
State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2012: VII | Sponsored by Cloudveil
In the last week the state of the Tahoe backcountry has fluctuated between its highest and lowest points of the season. At the mid point of last week everyone was ... Read More
March 8, 2012
White Dot Preacher | Unofficial Gear Review
Video and Words by: Gavin Smith Whitedot Freeride makes high quality skis that are made to tackle big mountains. Their all-mountain ski, “The Preacher,” does just that and more. I ski on ... Read More
March 8, 2012
Mountain Architecture – 11 Marvelously Constructed Mountain Ranges
An Unofficial look at 11 of the most marvelously constructed mountain ranges of the world. Tetons (Wyoming) photo by, USA’s National Archives Lizard Range ( British Columbia, Canada) photo by, Tourism BC The ... Read More
March 9, 2012
VIDEO | Skiing Long Lines with Blower POW | THIS IS SICK
This is a very un-japan-like video. Blue sky and lines that could double in a Alaska picture book are the last thing people think of when they hear Japow. But ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Kite Surfer Fights Off SHARKS with Knife while Stranded in Red Sea for 2 Nights
Polish kite surfer, Jan Lisewski, is a gnarly dude. He had planned on crossing the Red Sea from El Gouna to Duba with no knife. Then, his brother convinced him to ... Read More
March 10, 2012
Squaw Valley Weekend Conditions Report & Forecast | Saturday Will Be Better Than Sunday
Today was fun at Squaw. The sun came out, warmed up the snow, and quite a few zones were good. What’s great about Squaw is that there is ALWAYS something ... Read More
March 10, 2012
Whistler Conditions Report March 9 | Closet Pow Day!
Sneaky Pow Day! The forecast has all of Whistler anticipating a deep week, but the snow snuck up on everybody a bit this morning. A little help from Whistler’s low ... Read More
March 11, 2012
One Year Since The Great East Japan Earthquake: Impact, Aftermath, and How to Help
Exactly one year ago today, the three part disaster of an earthquake, tsunami, and multi-reactor meltdown devastated Japan’s population, infrastructure and economy. On March 11, 2011, the strongest earthquake ever ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Shaun Palmer “The Miserable Champion”
kickstarter.com: Chainsaw Productions is looking for support to get Shaun Palmer “The Miserable Champion” movie out to the masses. The film is currently finished with some final production, music and stock footage issues ... Read More
March 10, 2012
Vail Co-President and Squaw CEO on NPR Yesterday | Talk Coloradoization of Lake Tahoe
Vail Co-President Blaise Carrig and Squaw/Alpine CEO Andy Wirth were on Sacramento’s Capital Pubic Radio yesterday morning. They spoke about how Colorado has taken over Lake Tahoe via Vail (colorado ... Read More
March 11, 2012
Epic Face-plant In Park | Another Super Grom Bail | ANOTHER Epic POV!
You may have seen this video before as it is about 2 years old, but if you haven’t then watch away. Yet another EPIC moment caught on a POV ... Read More
March 11, 2012
Informative Video Details of the 2 Avalanche Deaths in Jackson Hole Yesterday
Steve Romeo and Chris Onufer were killed in an avalanche in the Grand Teton National Park yesterday. Our most sincere condolences to everyone affected by this tragedy. The Bridger Teton National ... Read More
March 12, 2012
“Love for the Ladies” Team Park Jam for Breast Cancer Research | Beaver Creek, CO
By Drew Rouse Beaver Creek Colorado - The fourth annual Love for the ladies team park jam took place today in perfect conditions, sunny with not a cloud in the ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Brutal AK CRASH | 5 Broken Vertebrae
Dongshow Productions (Skis, Beer, Snow, Guns) brings us this video of a brutal Alaska crash the left the skier with 5 broken vertebrae. dongshow-productions.com Wilson has trouble sticking a drop ... Read More
March 11, 2012
Huge Avalanche Slams into Alaskan Warehouse- INSANE Surveillance Footage
Huge Avalanches everywhere this winter and I guess Maritime Alaska is no exception. This is some of the nuttier surveillance footage you’ll ever come across and it really illustrates the ... Read More
March 11, 2012
The 1926 Armstead Snow Motor Vehicle | Cat Skiing in the ’20s?
This thing is crazy. Part car, part giant screw, the 1926 Armstead Snow Motor Vehicle is an oddity in snow transportation. While similar to modern snow cats with track steering, ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Lindsey Vonn Wins 4th Overall World Cup Title!
Lindsey has officially won her 4th Overall World Cup Title. She is the first American to win 4 overall World Cup titles. The next closest American is Phil Mahre with ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Tahoe = 2nd Driest Winter EVER | 40% of Average Snowpack…
We all know that this year is a bad year. Hearing exactly how bad is the tipping point. Hearing that it’s the second worst snowpack on record just hurts. ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Video: Squaw’s Cornice Cantina Sun Deck Ski Race | Holy Tightened Onesie Beerman!
An officially sanctioned SnowFest event, The Cornice Cantina Sun Deck Ski Race was held on Tuesday. Jumbo from the Cantina put up two $50 bar tabs for the fastest male ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Another Week of Big Snows Coming for the Cascades | 4-6+ Feet Forecasted
The La Nina conditions have been doing their job by bringing the biggest snows in the lower 48 this season to the Pacific NW . It hasn’t been as big as past years including ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Trike Drifing | Real Life Mario Kart?
Ever played Mario Kart? Dumb question, of course you have. And of course you have imagined yourself racing in Mario Kart for real; just like these guys. They call it ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Another Avalanche Tragedy in the Mountains – RIP Steve Romeo and Chris Onufer
(Photo From Steve’s Blog Post) Our thoughts go out to two more ski mountaineers who perished in the mountains this winter. Steve Romeo and Chris Onufer were recovered today after ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Staying Alive In The Whistler Backcountry | From An Avalanche Awareness Guide
By: Sid McMillan (@whistlerskibum) If you’re new to skiing/riding Whistler Blackcomb and are starting to comprehend just how quickly in-bound freshies are chewed up here, you might be contemplating hitting up ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Molson Coors Set To Debut Iced-T In Canada
Coors Molson announced on Tuesday that they are producing a new product called Coors Light Iced T and will be shipping cans and aluminum bottles by April. The product will ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Miikka Hast and Jonas Hagstrom Shred Big Lines and Deep Snow in Japan
Jones Snowboards rider Miikka Hast put together a nice POV video of his trip to Hokkaido and Niigata Prefecture this winter. It is all POV, but it is really worth ... Read More
March 12, 2012
5+ Feet of Snow in Tahoe By Friday above 7,500 Feet | NOAA.gov
I guess they upped the snow totals, huh? 5 feet sounds nice. NOAA.gov: …HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW IN THE NORTHERN SIERRA THIS WEEK… LOW PRESSURE OVER THE EASTERN PACIFIC WILL ... Read More
March 11, 2012
Top 5 Unofficial Posts of the Week
(click on titles to link to posts) #1 = Huge Avalanche Destroys Lift in France #2 = Corbet’s Couloir CLOSED for Private Photo/Video Shoot | As Good as a ... Read More
March 11, 2012
Powder Hype Edit from Last Week in Big Cottonwood Canyon | Matt Heffernan Edit
Now that we are looking at warm dry weather for the next week or so the powder of last week is becoming just a fond memory. The storms last week ... Read More
March 11, 2012
Jossi Wells Getting Silly @ Snow Park NZ
This video is International superstar Jossi Wells going nuts at Snow Park New Zealand. It looks like the guy basically has his own private super park to just go berzerk ... Read More
March 11, 2012
Bring The Pain! | Pain McShlonkey Classic | March 23-24 @ Squaw Valley USA
The Pain McShlonkey Classic returns to Squaw Valley on March 23rd and 24th. Last season it went down during a monster storm cycle. This year will likely be a bit ... Read More
March 11, 2012
2+ Feet of Snow Forecasted for Tahoe | Winter Storm Watch above 5,000 Feet | Rain or Snow?
I know there is going to be controversy over the snow levels and snow amounts of this storm. Thus, I shall cowardly remove myself from the equation and let Noaa.gov ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Freeskier’s Gear Girls | Sexy Ski Bunnies
Freeskier Gear Girl: Vol 10, October Freeskier Gear Girl: December 2011 Freeskier Gear Girl: October 2011 Freeskier Gear Girl: Vol 11, October Gear Girl: Vol 10, November Freeskier Gear Girl: Vol ... Read More
March 12, 2012
VIDEO: South Park Episode 1 | Mammoth Unbound Update | March 10, 2012
The snow is coming! The snow is coming! Live in Mammoth and it won’t take you long to learn that the weather changes right quick around here. Currently temps are ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Taylor Merritt – The Unofficial Pick from IFSA
We are pleased to announce Taylor Merritt as “The Unofficial Pick” for this week. Every week from January to April, IFSA and Unofficial Networks will feature an athlete, freeride program, ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Rylan Schoen /// Featured Photographer
Rylan Schoen is a ski action sports photographer that lives in Seattle, WA. Here is ... Read More
March 9, 2012
VIDEO: World’s Greatest Snowboarding Opossum
Ratatouille is claiming world’s best. We can’t find any solid opossum competition, so, yeah, take it. Pretty fun video regardless. Who can name the tune in the song for a ... Read More
March 10, 2012
International Day of G.N.A.R. is TODAY!
shanemcconkey.org That’s right people. Today is the much celebrated International Day of G.N.A.R. On this day two years ago, Unofficial held the game of G.N.A.R. at Squaw Valley USA. Of ... Read More
March 10, 2012
Palisades’ Box Dropped in Honor of G.N.A.R. | International G.N.A.R. Day 2012 Got GNAR!
Today is International G.N.A.R. Day 2012. 2 Years ago on this very day the 1st and only game of G.N.A.R. was played at Squaw Valley USA. There wasn’t a whole lot ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Why Backcountry Huts can be GROSS & Unsanitary
Why Backcountry Huts can be gross and unsanitary. People are lazy beings. When it is cold and snowy outside people in general do the bare minimum. There are strict rules ... Read More
March 9, 2012
Flylow Tough Guy Glove | Best Bang for the Buck Glove
Flylow – Tough Guy Glove $28.00 MSRP Flylow doesn’t just make great jackets and pants, they have some pretty great gloves too. The Flylow Tough Guy Glove is the “best ... Read More
March 10, 2012
It’s Official!!! Skiing AND Snowboarding become Vermont’s Official State Sports!!!
Governor Peter Shumlin arrived at the Vermont Ski Museum in Stowe yesterday to sign Bill H.365 that designates Skiing and Snowboarding as Vermont’s official state sports. See GS (even the ... Read More
March 10, 2012
A Reminder of why Squaw Valley is worth it
I found this promo video for Squaw and I thought it would be a fitting reminder for all you aspiring squally-wood locals that winter isn’t over yet and a couple ... Read More
March 11, 2012
Tragedy Strikes the Ski Community Again | Canada’s Nick Zoricic Dies After Skicross Crash
Grindelwald, Switzerland - Saturday, March 10th, 2012 - As a result of a crash in a World Cup skicross race, 29-year-old Canadian racer Nick Zoricic died from head injuries. [UPDATE: The previously ... Read More
May 15, 2012
Alyeska, AK gets 67” of New Snow Last Week | 92” in May, 959” This Year
Alyeska ski resort in Alaska was set to operate this past Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Earth had different ideas. Earth delivered 67 inches of snow over the past 5 days. ... Read More
May 15, 2012
NPR Story: Will Squaw & Alpine CONNECT? | Troy Caldwell Offered $45 Million for White Wolf
Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows will connect some year soon. Or will they? Troy Caldwell owns the land between Squaw & Alpine (called White Wolf) & is still in the ... Read More
March 12, 2012
This Video Will Simply Hurt Your Feelings…
…especially if you live in the Western USA where this winter has struggled to even be noticeable. These Swedish boys spent 5 weeks in Hakuba, Japan and hit it perfectly. ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Drew Tabke and Jonathan Charlet Win the Freeride World Tour Fieberbruun Stop
The second to last stop on the Freeride World Tour just went down in Fieberbruun, Austria. Conditions looked about as good as you can hope for in a competition, ... Read More
March 14, 2012
Sh*t Skier Girls Say | Funniest Skiing Video Ever?!?!
We have all heard a girl say most of these things at least once or thrice. It is super funny to hear them all in a row like this. There ... Read More
March 20, 2012
DEEP 8% Density Snow @ Squaw Today | Photos & Video
Today was some of the deepest, driest snow I’ve ever skied at Squaw. The stuff was straight magic. 8% density and lots of it. Headwall was ridiculous this morning. The ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Take Our Unofficial Questionnaire | 23 Questions about YOU!
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March 12, 2012
Peeing While Skiing | An Art Form
The difficulty of peeing is variable. It is certainly an acquired skill, but one that is not all that challenging at times and damn near impossible on occasion. A good ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Send It Sunday | NOT Stomp It Sunday
It’s been deep here in Whistler for days now. I have given up trying to add up the centimeters that fall in spurts, and the wildly inconsistent totals from Whistler ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Ring of Fire Mega Trip Report | Alpenglow Sports
Although most of the lower 48 experienced lackluster snow totals this season the Pacific Northwest (PNW) did just fine. They’re still reaping the benefits with a stellar season of spring ... Read More
May 16, 2012
1986 Breckenridge Newscast on Snowboarding | Classic Early Halfpipe Footage | “Nobody’s Going to Get Rich Snowboarding”
This news clip looks straight out of Anchorman- part of me actually wonders if they cut back to Ron Burgundy after it ends. The 1986 news clip- presumably from a ... Read More
May 15, 2012
The Moon is Always Super in Alaska
Although a little bit late to the game, it seemed appropriate to share some photos from the Super Moon up here in Alaska. It turns out that the moon is ... Read More
March 18, 2012
Unofficial CAPTION Contest
Whomever gives this photo the BEST caption will win: 1. An Unofficial T-Shirt 2. An Unofficial Beanie 3. An Unofficial Baseball Cap 4. A G.N.A.R….The Movie DVD The winner will ... Read More
May 15, 2012
Epic Crash At Superpark 16 | Ian Smith’s Huge Undershoot To Wall
Ian Smith took a gnarly hit and lost at last weeks Superpark 16 at Mount Bachelor while attempting a double cork 1080. Luckily for him, he landed board first in ... Read More
March 12, 2012
Up to 8 FEET by in Tahoe by Sunday | Time to Build the Tahoe Snowpack
Finally a storm train for Tahoe setting up this week as a trough off the West coast gets ready to stream in moisture off the Pacific. With the continuous moisture ... Read More
March 13, 2012
VIDEO: What Was Skiing Like in the 1940’s? | 92-Years-Old & Still Ripping | Klaus Obermeyer Learned to HUCK Before Turn
“You told me that when you were a little kid, you learned to Jump before you could turn?” – Interviewer “Oh, yeah. We had jumping skis.” – Klaus Obermeyer Klaus ... Read More
March 13, 2012
2012/13 Tahoe Local Pass™ = $420 | Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar 7 Days/Week
Tahoe Local Pass Vail is offering the 2012/13 Tahoe Local Pass that allows 7 days per week skiing/riding at Kirkwood, Heavenly, and Northstar for only $420. This is $80 less than ... Read More
March 13, 2012
How Will the Big West Coast Storms Affect the Rockies?
So unless you live under a rock you know that the Pacific NW and Northern CA are getting pummeled this week by heavy rains and snows. The hope if you ... Read More
March 13, 2012
5 Deaths @ Keystone, CO in One Month
Our hearts go out to the people of Keystone ski resort. This has been a difficult month for the folks out there. Keystone ski resort in Colorado just experienced it’s ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Junior Freeskiing Tour at Squaw Valley…. how much radder did these kids get than you? VIDEO
The first ever Junior Freeskiing Tour AT Squaw went down this weekend. The JFT is the premier event series for Junior Big Mountain Freeskiing. It’s an offshoot of the Freeskiing ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Silver Belt Banzai! Sugar Bowl Final & Super-Final | The Blizzard Banzai | Results & Photos
Snow is in the forecast all week! And the first storm of the series hit the Sierra Crest hard with strong winds and near whiteout conditions during the final stop of the ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Hopes & Fears for Squaw This Week | STUCK Skiing in the RAIN or SAVED by Granite Chief?
By now you’ve heard about the apocalyptic storm on our doorstep. You’ve also heard about the high snow levels. What are the potential scenarios? POTENTIAL SQUAW STORM SCENARIOS: 1. Stuck ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Squaw Valley Junior Freeskiing Tour 2012 | The Next Generation is Sick!!!
The Squaw Valley Junior Freeskiing Tour 2012 went off huge this week. All I can say is… wow!!! The kids are killing it these days and I can’t wait to see ... Read More
March 13, 2012
The Late Steve Romeo Skiing the Grand Teton
Steve Romeo and his ski partner Chris Onufer passed away in a large avalanche last week in the Grand Teton National Park near Jackson Hole, WY. This is yet another ... Read More
March 13, 2012
VIDEO: GLORIOUS DAY, Hero-ific Windbuff | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | March 12th, 2012
Current Mammoth Mountain Conditions: WOW! I hate to say it, but… Today was practically perfect. Sunny, cool and just the right amount of wind – enough to buff up many ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Limited Squaw Operations Today | No KT-22, Red Dog & Squaw Creek Only | 1-2” New Snow
The wind was raging in Squaw last night. They topped out a 111mph on the ridge. Right now they are still hitting 75mph gusts on the ridge tops. Right now ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Pro Snowboard Does Horrible Commercial | Louie Vito Shaving Cream Commercial
With poster boys like Shaun White and action sports companies creeping into the public eye, it isn’t uncommon for us to see our favourite(or not so favourite) athletes on TV, billboards, or ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Magnetic Goggle Lenses | Swap Lenses Without Removing Goggles
Anon Optics 2013: M1 Goggle We all know what a pain in the ass it can be to swap goggle lenses while out on the hill. Some goggles like the ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Helmet-Mount For Your iPhone | Pros & Cons
Why spend $300 on a GoPro when 90 $Bucks$ will score you a Optrix Helmet-Mount Case for your iPhone. Shoot POV straight from your Phone. Pros Everyone on the hill will know ... Read More
March 20, 2012
The Gnarliest Ski Jumping Crashes You Will Ever See
Click the WATCH ON YOUTUBE link in the video screen to watch. Ski jumping is one of those fairly obscure corners of the skiing world. The likes of you and I rarely ... Read More
March 14, 2012
No Binding Powder Snowboard | This PowSurf Thing Looks Crazy Fun
Ok, this PowSurf thing looks crazy fun. I definitely want to try it and see what it’s like. It looks very free. The main thing about surfing that has snowboarding ... Read More
March 14, 2012
Winter’s Not Over Till The Fat Lady Sings (And There Are No Fat Girls in Japan)
Don’t pack up the powder skis just yet, because it’s still winter in Hakuba. After a temporary lapse into spring-like conditions, winter is back, with a foot and a half of ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Southern California with the Armada Crew
Armada loves Southern California not just because of the beaches and choice mexican food, but also because prime time skiing is just a little over a short hour up the ... Read More
March 14, 2012
Ignorance and Snowmobiles – Do Sledders Have Small Brains?
It’s been storming here in Whistler for the last week and the skiing has been epic. Locals are happy, tourists are happy, Air Jordan is seeing regular traffic and even ... Read More
March 14, 2012
*UPDATE*: 5 Stranded Skiers & Avalanche Victim Recovered from Revelstoke Backcountry
We are relieved to learn that the 5 skiers stranded in the Revelstoke backcountry were recovered safely by Revelstoke Search and Rescue. Update according to the Revelstoke Times Review: The body ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Andrew McLean Takes a Tour Through the Proposed Talisker SkiLink Between Solitude and The Canyons | Backcountry Terrain to be Privatized
In this informative video, Andrew McLean takes you through the proposed Talisker SkiLink between Solitude and The Canyons. The proposed development would remove 30 acres (1.5 miles by 165 feet) ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Awesome Red Bull Cold Rush Highlight Video…Event Airing 3/24 on NBC!
This years Red Bull Cold Rush went down at nearby Silverton Mountain last week and Red Bull just released their highlight, teaser video before the event is televised in a ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Red Bull Cold Rush Wrap-Up Teaser | To Show on NBC on March 24th
The Red Bull Cold Rush went down well at Silverton, CO except for one huge glitch. The Cliffs Day was canceled after and avalanche came down and cleared out the ... Read More
March 13, 2012
Rich Russian Hipsters Making Internet Ski Porn
First webisode of Russian Pancakes. Athletes: Danya Kushnarevich, Anton Golubev, Fedor Lukhmanov, Seva Bolshakov, Max Averin, Dominic Hickey Shot on locations: Moscow, Russia; Les Arcs, France; Are, Sweden; Mayerhoffen, Ausrtia; ... Read More
March 14, 2012
I Think We Can Call Today a “Powder Day” | Squaw Valley Conditions Report – March 13th
I think we can call today a powder day. Especially given what we’ve been dealing with this season, it more than qualifies. The mental forecast I had going into today ... Read More
March 14, 2012
Dr. Bob Smith [Founder of SMITH OPTICS] Tests “New” Goggles in Jackson Hole – 1967
This CLASSIC Clip is from Dick Barrymore’s Last of the Ski Bums. Dr. Bob Smith Tests his new goggles in deep powder at Jackson Hole Wyoming in 1967. He is ... Read More
March 14, 2012
Griffin Post Smoothing-Out Valdez, Alaska
This video will calm and soothe your nerves. It’ll also help you realize that it’s time to go to Alaska… Griffin Post has made the big time. TGR calls him ... Read More
March 14, 2012
*UPDATED With 2012 Lange Girl Poster* – History of The Lange Girls | 4 Decades of Sex on the Slopes.
*UPDATED – 3/13/12* This post has been updated with the recently introduced 2012 Lange Girl, Federica Brigone. Federica is a 21 year old Italian ski racer with three WC podiums ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Canadian Avalanche Mows Down Trees Like They Were Grass | Before & After Photos
These photos are mind boggling. An avalanche mowed these trees down like grass this week. A class 4 avalanche is known to have the power to destroy several buildings or 10 ... Read More
March 14, 2012
Squaw Valley This Morning = Rain & Bombs | 9-22” of New Snow
Not to sound too much like ski resort PR personnel, but we have a wintery mix right now on the valley floor in Squaw. I can tell that it did ... Read More
March 14, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – Storm Day Huck
The Line of the Week Squaw Valley USA Storm Day Huck Although difficult to shoot, storm days tend to be some of the best days on the hill. There’s nothing ... Read More
March 15, 2012
West Coast Wednesdays Report | The South West B.C. Update
The West Coast Wednesday Update It has been a good winter all around for South West B.C. With huge snow dumps from November to today, mid March, it has been ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Squaw Valley Conditions = Wet, Warm, & FUN | Video & Photo Tour of March 14th, 2012
Before we get into todays conditions, I want you to all know that it’s been a BIZARRE year in Squaw. Today, I rolled up to KT…and….KT Cheryl….was on 2nd chair. ... Read More
March 15, 2012
VIDEO: Squaw Valley March 13th | I Think We Can Call It a “Powder Day”
This little bastard (video) was causing us all kinds of hell yesterday. Just now, we got it to work. Day late and a dollar short, huh? But, it’s still good ... Read More
March 14, 2012
Rad Film Productions Get’s it Right with this 1:48 Clip From Japan.
Rad Films understands something that few “production” companies get. People don’t want to see Five minute clips with Four minutes of brobra skiers talking about what it’s like to ski ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Skiing Chamonix with Warren Miller – 1989
We have been posting some old Dick Berrymore footage from time to time and every time we do our email fills up with people telling us how much they enjoy watching these classic ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Raining to Top of KT-22 & Tram Face @ 5pm | Bombs Still Going Off
Squaw was fun today…for a bit. Then it got warm and wet and tracked. Check out the video below. Right now, it’s 5pm and it’s pissing rain all the way ... Read More
March 15, 2012
25-Year-Old Becomes Youngest to Win Iditarod Dog Sled Race in Alaska
Dallas Seavey is 25-years-old and just won the 1,000 mile Iditarod dog sled race in Alaska. He is the youngest person to win the Iditarod in the race’s 40 year ... Read More
March 20, 2012
The Toyota Tacoma – A Skier’s Best Friend
There was a post sometime back on dirt bag cars for a skier, or something to that effect. Ah yes…I remember, it was a top ten list from my esteemed, ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Thoughts On The Current Tahoe Snowpack As We Prepare For Dumpage | Sierra Avalanche Center
Although backcountry ski conditions have been phenomenal in Tahoe the past few days the persistent weak layer (PWL) that continues to plague our snowpack remains on the minds of all. ... Read More
March 15, 2012
#1 Avalanche Safety Tool: Your Brain | Level 1 Avalanche Course Offered in Eastern Sierra | It’s Not Too Late to Sign-up
You have your Beacon, Shovel, Probe, Avalung, Air Bag… Now you’re ready to explore and dominate the untamed backcountry, right? Wrong. What do all of the aforementioned avalanche tools have ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Squaw Valley Today = Siberia & Shirley OPEN | 30” Storm Total on Upper Mountain
Squaw is claiming that they’ll get Shirley Lake and Siberia Open today. As of 7:08am Siberia is on the schedule but already on Wind Hold. Shirley is “projected” to open ... Read More
March 15, 2012
VIDEO: The History of USA Ski Resorts | 1960-68 Skier Visits Went from .5 Million to 3 Million!
The history of ski resorts in North America is little known by most skiers in the US and Canada. This video, which sounds like it was made in the 1950s, ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Dynafit’s Official Statement Regarding Breaking Climbing Aids in Radical Bindings
You may have heard of people breaking the redesigned climbing aids in the new Dynafit Radical. Dynafit has released a public service announcement, which basically states that this breakage has ... Read More
March 16, 2012
CONFIRMED: A Man Will Fall From Space at the Speed of Sound – Red Bull Stratos Back on Track | Successful Test Jump from 71,581′
Weather balloons, pressurized capsules, and space suits were in the skies above Roswell, New Mexico this morning as Austrian skydiver and BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner executed a successful test jump from ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Unofficial Beer | 2012 Guinness St. Patrick’s Day Promo Clip | I Give It A 9
I thought this clip was pretty clever and funny. I love the commentary from the start: “He’s taking a lovely, wide berth there…being very careful not to spook them…” And ... Read More
March 16, 2012
HUGE Avalanche CLOSES Mt. Baker Today | 110 Inches of Snow in 6 Days
“A very large slide on Shuksan Arm just east of the Mt Baker Ski Area ran into Rumble Gulley mid-morning and overran the tree line buffer protecting the base of ... Read More
March 15, 2012
*UPDATED-2nd Avy Victim Has Passed Away-Snowboarder from Truckee, CA* Fatal Avalanche in Haines, AK Claims Life of Heli Guide and Telluride Local Rob Liberman
*UPDATED* The Anchorage Daily News is reporting that the second member of the group that was buried in the avalanche passed away Wednesday in a Seattle area hospital. The victim’s ... Read More
March 16, 2012
*STORM UPGRADED*: Lake Tahoe = RAIN to SNOW on Friday Night | Winter Storm Warning | 2-4 Feet Above 7,000 Feet
*This Storm just got UPGRADED…a lot. Now they are saying 2-4 feet above 7,000 feet & 9-18 inches below 7,000 feet in Tahoe.* from earlier post: Sick of the rain, ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Video: Silver Belt Banzai! Rahlves Banzai Tour at Sugar Bowl | Final Stop of 2012
Here’s some footage from the Silver Belt Banzai at Sugar Bowl, the final stop on the 2012 Rahlves Banzai Tour. Conditions were tough out there with the low visibility but ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Chris Davenport and the San Juans Featured in New Bentley Video
Bentley chose to feature the San Juans and Chris Davenport in their latest marketing video for the new Continental GTC. The 5 minute video has a really high production value ... Read More
March 16, 2012
FUN Squaw Valley Tropical Storm Skiing Today | Get Yo’ Flip-Flops OUT
Squaw has gotten 30” from on the upper mountain since Monday night. Now, that snow is getting rained on. That said, Shirley was good and fun early this am. Right ... Read More
March 15, 2012
Park City Mountain Resort to CLOSE? | PCMR and Talisker Go to War!
By: Kyler Roush On March 9th, 2012, the owners of Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) filed a lawsuit against Talisker Land Holdings. The lawsuit claims that PCMR on April ... Read More
March 16, 2012
HIKE3 Full Movie – Hiking and Riding in Norway with Mitch Tolderer and Company
HIKE3 documents a trip to hike and ride big lines in Norway with Mitch Tolderer, Stefan Hausl, Bjorn Heregger, and Bibi Pekarek in the Spring of 2011. At 30 minutes ... Read More
March 16, 2012
State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2012: VIII | Sponsored by Cloudveil
It’s wet, it’s heavy, and it’s currently promoting a volatile snowpack. While we could certainly do without the volatile part of things, the 2-4 feet that’s already fallen, and the ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Mountains Are Like Women | A Heterosexual Male’s Perspective
By: Shaun Gillis They pop into your head almost every 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Thoughts of the shape, texture, curves and the lines oh the lines. We can all ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Cream-Of-Corn And A Rainbow Boa | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | March 15, 2012
Mammoth Conditions Report | Let’s see… Mt. Baker got throttled with well over 100”, Tahoe is getting pissed on and Mammoth… Well, Mammoth has been relatively mellow. Throughout the past ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Life’s a Batch, Eat a Cupcake! | Batch Cupcakery Review | Grand Opening Saturday
Batch Cupcakery in the Village at Squaw Valley is now open! Located next to Wildflour Cookie Shop in the Olympic House, the Grand Opening is scheduled for this Saturday, March ... Read More
March 16, 2012
No Rest For Mt. Baker, Plenty of Snow Still To Come for the Cascades
Mt. Baker had picked up 6 feet in just the past 4 days and that was before it snowed all day today. There was plenty of snow to contribute to ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Powpocalypse at Whistler Blackcomb | Whistler Conditions Report | March 15
Today Was A Good Day “Thou shll not steal” -Just borrowing words from the Ten Commandments- But up here in the Pacific North West we’re guilty of stealing Pow. Maybe from ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Snowing (not Raining) in Squaw This Morning | 10” of New Snow | Siberia & Shirley Open
We were shocked to find it snowing in Squaw Valley this morning. Bombs are going off, Squaw is claiming 10” of new snow up top and we’re looking out the window ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Snow Levels are Dropping as the Big Storm Approaches Tahoe
The snow levels dropped all the way down to 6500 ft. overnight! It’s snowing hard over Donner Summit so there may be a little more snow than expected above 7000 ft. this morning. ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Stowe will be rocking on St Patty’s Day weekend, but is the season nearing an end????
The five day forecast for Stowe is looking SWEET!!!! Assuming that is, you are ready to bag this season… Without a storm, or the very least, overnight temps that dip ... Read More
March 16, 2012
US Freeskiing Nationals Today at Snowbird | Watch Live! | Today at 10:00am MST
The main event of the 14th consecutive installment of the Us Freeskiing Nationals kicks off today at Snowbird on Silver Fox. The qualifier was held yesterday on the infamously rough ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Video and Photos From This Week’s Red Bull Stratos Test Jump – 71,580 Feet!
Red Bull just released this video and photos from Wednesday’s Stratos test jump in Roswell, NM. Felix Baumgartner successfully jumped from 71, 580 feet in the first test jump leading ... Read More
March 16, 2012
Survival Split Board | Is It A Leatherman, A Snowboard, Or Both?
Have you ever been touring and forgot your Swiss Army knife, only to realize that you’re split board has your back? Probably not, but this new board that Signal made ... Read More
March 19, 2012
White Room? More like White Banquet Hall | Mammoth Conditions Update | March 18, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS UPDATE – March 18, 2012 | You wanted more (right?)… So we went out and got more. What we have here is an example of the “early bird ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Eliel Hindert 2010 Season Edit | This Kid Goes F*ing Huge
Eliel Hindert can be described with two words: Bouncy Ball. He’s basically a 15 year old boy trapped in a 22yr old body. Eliel is the the most excited human ... Read More
March 19, 2012
Champagne Powder…in Tahoe!! | Squaw Blow(er Pow)
Squaw Valley finally got the goods and those goods were really, really good. With snow more akin to Colorado Blower than our usual Sierra Cement and the Squalics were out ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Tahoe Picked Up the 8 Feet, Even More Snow to Come in March?
Last Monday we looked at the forecast possibility of up to 8 feet of snow on the mountains West of the lake and we got it. The top snowfall totals for Tuesday-Sunday ... Read More
March 20, 2012
VIDEO: Foot of Fresh in Telluride…Tree Skiing Was Going Off Yesterday – 3/19/12
Winter returned to Telluride the last few days with a lingering storm dropping a foot of new snow in the mountains through yesterday. With 50 degree + temps and sun ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Steamboat Local Claims 4th at X Games Europe
Matt Ladley finished fourth Thursday at the Winter X Games Europe. Ladley placed fourth at the European X Games Snowboard Superpipe. He had a hard time putting together a ... Read More
March 20, 2012
140” of Snow in 10 Days @ Mt. Baker, WA
Mt. Baker ski area has gotten 140 inches of new snow in the past 10 days. They’ve gotten 187 inches of snow in the month of March. MT. BAKER SKI ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Steamboat Terrain Report 3/19/2012 | Sunshine and Goggle Tans
Spring is here and winter was short lived. I thought after February the season was actually going to get better. With 8 feet falling last month, the area at least ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Squaw Conditions Report – March 20th | RAINBOWS & Hot Tubs
This rainbow was sadly only 3 days too late for St. Paddy’s day, but we’ll take it. We were hoping for the Chimney today, but that ended up being very ... Read More
March 20, 2012
10 Year Old Girl’s First K40 Ski Jump | Nearly 1 Million Views Already!
Without fear, skiing and really life in general, would be BORING! Fear juices our senses. It opens underutilized pathways. It redefines our so called limits. When conquered, fear becomes ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Today’s Avalanche Advisory for Lake Tahoe = MODERATE
We know that a lot of backcountry skiers are going to want to get out there this week. We are more than just a little freaked out from our last ... Read More
March 20, 2012
French Avalanche TAKES OUT Chairlift with Skiers Still On It | The Video is Back!
This avalanche taking out a chair was spectacular to watch a coupla weeks ago. But then it got taken down. Thanks to Alexandre N, a commenter on the original post, we have got another video of the avalanche taking out the chair.
March 20, 2012
Anna Suszynski – The Unofficial Pick from IFSA
We are pleased to announce Anna Suszynski as “The Unofficial Pick” for this week. Every week from January to April, IFSA and Unofficial Networks will feature an athlete, freeride program, ... Read More
March 21, 2012
!!!!!!HOLY SH*T!!!!! Look at How Good Mammoth Mountain was Yesterday.
Mammoth Powder Video Update, March 19, 2012 | You know we wouldn’t leave you hanging… Was yesterday (Monday) the best pow day of the season? Arguably so. Put in half ... Read More
March 20, 2012
The 2nd Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic PROMO VIDEO
The 2nd Annual Pain McShlonkey Classic will be held this Friday and Saturday @ Squaw Valley USA. GET YOUR TICKETS for the After Party on Saturday March 24th before they SELL ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Powder Skiing in Arizona? Yep…. Powder Skiing in Arizona!
Powder skiing is not something you would necessarily associate with Arizona. But when the “best storm in two years” rolls through the San Francisco Peaks, the highest mountain range in the ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Snowboarding the Whislter Pow | Delicious
Everyone knows Whistler has the goods and Ullar has blessed us with plenty of snow lately. There’s been low freezing levels and clear skies so all one has had to do ... Read More
March 20, 2012
Jackson Hole Conditions Report | 18” of Deep Blower Powder Right Now
Here’s a quick and dirty video edit from Jackson Hole yesterday. It looks like they’re doin’ alright. Jackson Hole has gotten 18” of new snow in the past 48 ... Read More
March 20, 2012
“Art of Flight” Spoof for “Pain McShlonkey Classic” | Scott Gaffney Kills It as “Mullet Rice”
If you’ve seen Travis Rice’s “Art of Flight”, you’ll love this. If you haven’t seen it, we’ve got the intro to “The Art of Flight” below for ya . T-Rice basically ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Video: 2012 Grassroots Ranchstyle in Grand Junction, CO.
Words & Edit by Trevor Martin Racing dual slalom on a mountain bike represents what an “alpine coaster” tries to re-create. However there is no greater glory than racing head ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Unofficial Gear Review: GARUKA BARS
No one likes being woken up by a Ranger at 7 am with his tazer drawn but if this were to happen and one was to be ticketed for illegal ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Who hook the Femur Rock at Snowbird？ | 誰飛んだ？
Who hook the Femur Rock？ “Yes, I am” Kenjiro Matsuo said. 誰が、the Femur Rock飛んだ？ 「ハイ、私です。」ケンジロウ マツオは言いました。 I have to introduce Kenjiro Matsuo for you guys. He come Salt Lake City 7th ... Read More
March 21, 2012
INTERNATIONAL G.N.A.R. DAY 2012 Tribute Video
Unofficial Steamboat makes it to Squaw and makes tribute video, on international G.N.A.R. DAY 2012 Eight days ago I had the trip of a lifetime. I was able to venture ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Helicopter + Explosives + Massive Avalanches = One Awesome Video
Helicopter + Explosives + Massive Avalanches = One Awesome Video G3 athlete Orry Grant doubles as an avalanche control professional for BC Highways. He kindly submitted this educational video he ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Chuck Patterson = Great White Sharks, AK Heli Skiing/Boarding, Big Wave Skiing/Surfing
Chuck in Alaska this month heli skiing and boarding. “Remember that guy water skiing on 50 foot waves at Jaws?” Chuck big wave skiing and surfing Jaws on Maui. “Yeah, ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Record Heat Wave in the Northeast Melting All the Snow | 85ºF in Burlington, VT This Week
It was only 2 Tuesdays ago that we were talking about the 5 feet of snow that had fallen over the prior 2 weeks at Stowe. The conditions were the best ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Man Found in Donner Summit, CA Train Tunnel | “He Was Black Like He’d Been Dipped In Tar”
Lake Tahoe had two skiers missing from Sugar Bowl ski resort over the weekend. In response to the skiers being missing, Search & Rescue asked the Union Pacific railway to ... Read More
March 21, 2012
“Ahhh, Another Unofficial Post in the Bag” | Unofficial CAPTION Contest WINNER
The Unofficial CAPTION Contest has come to a close. WINNING COMMENT: “Ahhh, Another Unofficial Post in the Bag.” – D D, you got us laughing pretty hard here in the ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Vytautas Mineral Water! Best Lithuanian Energy Water Ever in the History of Lithuanian Energy Water Advertising!
Vytautas Mineral Water! It’s Earth’s Juices! It’s poopless, it’s clean, it’s full of minerals! It helps you digest Icelandic cuisine and cures hangovers! Vytautas mineral water may be the ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Didier Cuche Races Final Race In Wooden Skis and Vintage Gear…Awesome Way To Go Out!
Didier Cuche finished his 17 year World Cup career by racing the final GS in Austria wearing vintage wool ski gear, wooden skis, poles and leather boots! It took him ... Read More
March 21, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – Blower Pow Descent of Eagles Nest
The Line of the Week Squaw Valley USA Eagles Nest The snow report said, 10 inches of fresh up high. I looked out the window and saw a 1/2 inch ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Skier Rides AVALANCHE a LONG Way in Tahoe Backcountry Yesterday
This video is of a skier riding a small wet avalanche on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, CA a long way while wearing a helmet cam yesterday, March 20th, ... Read More
March 21, 2012
It Didn’t Snow 100″ This Week, But We Skied Powder Anyways | Hakuba, Japan
For once, it sounds like snow totals in Japan are falling short of those around North America (glad that everyone is finally getting some). However, that is not to say ... Read More
March 21, 2012
VIDEO: Skier Hucking 50+ Foot Adrenaline Rock @ Squaw on Monday
Yesterday I posted a photo of the bomb hole underneath Adrenaline Rock at Squaw Valley USA (rainbows & hot tubs). I was pretty sure who did it, but not positive. ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Bridger Bowl: Better Late Than Never – Point & Chute
Much like Tahoe, the Northeast and other parts of North American, Bridger Bowl had a slow start to the 2012 ski season but has made up for it as the ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Controversial Jumbo Glacier Ski Resort Approved by B.C. after 20 yrs of Debate | East Kootenays
On Tuesday the B.C. Government approved the Jumbo Glacier Alpine Ski Resort development proposal after more than two decades of controversy over the project. The proposed year round glacier based ski ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Big Violent Hit | Skier Collision
This is a great ski collision. One guy is showing off his brilliant GS carving skills and somebody else clearly does not approve of the afore-mentioned carver’s steeze. So, the ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Snow Everyday This Week in Tahoe | Is Winter Back?
Snow everyday in the forecast for a week? This is one of the only weeks of this winter that has had a forecast like this. As of right now, ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Silverado to OPEN Friday @ Squaw?
Snow freaks at Squaw are all talking about Silverado right now. From reliable sources, we’ve discovered that Squaw is planning on opening Silverado on Friday; weather permitting. Conditions likely won’t ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Sick Sitskiing At Whistler | Park And Pow
Whistler’s own Alex Cairns shredding up all Whistler has to offer. He greases park jumps, and rails, dabbles in the pipe, and I think I saw him sending Coffin Chute a ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Chris Davenport & Bentley Motors Promo Video | In Search of Snow
Chris Davenport and the luxury car maker Bentley have teamed up and made In Search of Snow. Combining mountaineers with Bentley is completely unexpected and I don’t know how effective the advertising will be. ... Read More
March 21, 2012
What’s Gnarlier? | Big Ocean Waves Or World Class River Whitewater | Kayaking Ocean Giants
Tao Berman takes a hybrid kayak/surfboard with fins and rails into the ocean to have a shot at kayak-surfing some of the biggest ocean waves. Apparently this goal of Tao’s ... Read More
March 21, 2012
FDwear Video: Thoughts? Opinions?
There is a lot we could say about this video but we want to hear from YOU. Thoughts? Opinions? david lesh, b devine, and everly gohman having some fun last ... Read More
March 21, 2012
West Coast Wednesday Report | The BC West Coast | Weather Forecast, Snow Conditions, Local Events
Welcome to the Second Edition of the West Coast Wednesday Report! This week in the report we discuss the current snow conditions on the Vancouver Locals and what to expect ... Read More
March 22, 2012
“Liquid Mountaineering” | New Sport On How To Walk On Water
With the right equipment and human skill anything is possible… Liquid Mountaineering is a new sport which is attempting to achieve what man has tried to do for centuries: walk ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Crazy Deep Snow in Keyhole | Alta/Snowbird’s Finest Zone
This is the latest offering from the Dubsatch Collective. It chronicles the deepness of the last couple days by following visiting freeskier William Dujardin in his quest to shred all ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Snow Takes a Break Until Next Week in the Rockies
The snow has been falling over the Rockies this past week bringing up to 3 feet of snow in many places, but we will have a break the next 5 days ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Swimming On The Edge Of Death | Devil’s Pool At Victoria Falls
This seems ill-advised. A rush, yes. A cool thing to check off the bucket list, yes. A good way to die, yes. I think now that I have seen that ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Remember The FD Wear Video? | FD Wear Owner David Lesh Proving His Gangsta Roots On Court TV Show
just skip to minute 8:19 to hear Judge Mathis explicitly tell this kid that he is NOT from the streets. Earlier today Unofficial posted an FDwear video Last Friday that was controversial, to say ... Read More
March 22, 2012
NBC Interview w/ Trail Map Artist Jim Niehues | Ski Resort Trail Map Designer/Painter
Jim Niehues has been painting ski resort trail maps for 25 years. You know his work. You’ve seen it many times. Jim’s website shows that he has painted at least ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Whistler Conditions March 21 | Cloud Then Sun
Today began foggy and with terrible visibility. Peak Chair was about to open for the first time in 2 days and so naturally the line was huge, but a false report ... Read More
March 21, 2012
Spring Hits Squaw Valley HARD Today | Photos of the Intense Springness
Welp, it’s officially Spring in California. It’s 48F at the base of Squaw right now, there isn’t a flake of snow left on any of the trees, birds are chirping, ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Jackson Storm Recap: From Boiler Plate to Blower to Bluebird
In case you missed it, it has been DUMPING across the west, and Jackson got its fair share over the past week. Pre-storm, conditions were….”variable.” At first it didn’t seem ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Top 10 Biggest Jumps Ever
Humans go big! Check out the “so called” Ten Biggest and Best Jumps Ever. It’s cool that skiing made an appearance but I don’t know if I would’ve picked Simon Dumont’s ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Powder Party to Spring Hangover | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | March 21, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | You have to give the people what they want… And, the people want the truth. Well, Mother Nature giveth and Mother Nature taketh. Last weekend she ... Read More
March 22, 2012
VIDEO: Timy Dutton Ripping Squaw During the Best Week of the Year
This is Squaw Valley athlete Timy Dutton tearing up Squaw Valley during the best week of the year. Make sure you watch the very end where his buddy goes for ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Deep Pow and Backflipping The Goods | Jackson
The season has come back once again for the folks in Jackson. During an on and off season, Tim Swartz is always there to take advantage of the on times. This ... Read More
April 25, 2012
The Man Who Skied Down Everest
Are you f***ing kidding me? These were the first words out of my mouth when I saw this clip. It’s easy to forget how gnarly people got a generation ago, ... Read More
March 22, 2012
First Ever Snowboard Competition | Snowboarding Has Come a Long Way
This video was filmed 6 years before Shaun White was born in 1980. This is very first snowboard competition which took place at Ski Cooper in Colorado. Check out how ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Vintage Ski Collision | Skier vs Skier
It’s hard saying if this footage is actually that old, or the camera it was shot on is just really crappy. Either way, the skier on skier action is A+. ... Read More
March 22, 2012
The Ski Patrollers of La Grave, France
Ski Patrollers of La Grave, France Video via [adventure-journal.com] More photos and interview on: http://bit.ly/hFH51w “The area from the Meije valleys to La Grave is unique in the world. Up high, ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Weekend Weather Forecast for Lake Tahoe | Gusty Saturday, Snowy Sunday
This weekend will have some interesting weather. A gusty Saturday followed by a snowy-ish Sunday. We all have our fingers crossed for a few more inches of snow and that’s ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Unofficial Gear Review | Zeal Z3 GPS Goggles
By: Kyler Roush How many times have we all heard: “Bro I was like going 60 MPH!” “Dude I bet that air was ATLEAST 30 feet!” “I can’t see with ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Guess What Happens Next? | Downhill Race + Oblivious Skier In The Way
Click the Watch on YouTube link in the video screen. Lesson learned. Don’t wander onto downhill courses in the middle of a race. Unfortunately, the mindless skier in the way ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Death on Chairlift- Massachusetts Man Found Dead at Cannon Mt. NH
Another tragedy on the slopes this winter, but this time not due to an avalanche or trauma. Forty-Seven year old John Denapoli of Lunenburg, Mass. died this weekend due to ... Read More
March 22, 2012
Shane McConkey Movie Trailer on NBC Saturday, March 24th, 2012
MSP and Red Bull Media House and Scott Gaffney have been working on “The Shane McConkey Project.” Shane McConkey Project Details: - 2 minute trailer will be aired on ... Read More
March 23, 2012
This Weekend’s Weather @ Lake Tahoe | Winds to 45mph and Up to 6” of Snow
We’re gonna let Noaa do the talking on this one. NOAA.gov: The trough for the weekend has continued to slow its progression inland and is digging further south in the ... Read More
March 23, 2012
HUMAN FLIGHT HOAX: Man FLIES 100 Meters on Home-Made Wings
What wouldn’t you give to fly? Haven’t we all dreamt of flying? Would it be the ultimate sensation of your life? Yes. These Dutch guys undertook a very convincing 8 ... Read More
March 23, 2012
1991 = 1st Successful Huck of the Fingers @ Squaw on a Snowboard | Shawn Farmer
Skip to 2:40 to get to the Finger huckfest. Check out the “1st successful huck of the Fingers on a Snowboard.” It went down in 1991 and it was our ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Pabst Brewing Co. Hires Former Anheuser-Busch Exec As New CMO
Talk about a power move. Pabst Brewing Company, which is the largest privately owned brewery in North America, has recently appointed Daniel McHugh, the former Vice President of Trademark Brands ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Unofficial Jackson Caption Contest: Terrified Tram Passenger
This gem, which was taken sometime this winter, is a glimpse of a rarely seen tram melt down. The passenger looks completely terrified, grasping one of the poles like there ... Read More
March 23, 2012
“Attention Northstar and Heavenly” Message from Kirkwood
Photo taken at Kirkwood by our friend Sarah. Sign was posted following the acquisition of Kirkwood by Vail Resorts Management Company.
March 22, 2012
Sun Valley – Americas First Ski Resort with Dick Barrymore
A look at America’s First Ski Resort, Sun Valley, from Dick Barrymore’s 1978 film “TheGolden Years of Ski Films”. A Look at Americas First Ski Resort (Sun Valley) with Dick Barrymore ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Why is Radar Not So Great for Snow Forecasting? OnTheSnow.com
Why is Radar Not So Great for Snow Forecasting? Onthesnow.com sheds some light on the limitations of radar for predicting snowfall at your local resort. You can check out more ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Squaw Valley Conditions Report March 22nd | Cheese Graters, Soup, & Butter | Photo Tour
Today at Squaw Valley was a bit funky. The north facing slopes were hard and textured like Cheese Graters, the south facing aspects were a thick appetizing Soup, and the groomers ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Dubsatch Alaska Trip Edit # 1 | Girdwood And The Chugach Mountains
In mid-January as the winter in Utah seemed to have forgotten to show up for the year, three members of the Dubsatch collective took matters into their own hands and headed ... Read More
March 24, 2012
Silverado Conditions Report @ Squaw Today | Photo Tour
Silverado Smoke Screen today Silverado makes you feel like your in the mountains. The rest of Squaw is cool, but Silvy is the real deal. That terrain back there is ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Red Bull Cold Rush on NBC Saturday, March 24th, @ 10am PST
// ]]> The Red Bull Cold Rush will air on NBC this Saturday at 10am PST. During the show, the Shane McConkey Project Trailer will air. It’s going to be ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Silverado OPEN Today @ Squaw Valley for First Time This Season
We’ve been waiting a long time for this one. Today, Squaw Valley will Open Silverado for the first time all season. It’s damn near April and we finally get into ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier at Moonlight Basin | Inspection Day Sneak Peek
The Freeskiing World Tour Quailifier at Moonlight Basin will be kicking off here in Montana in about 3 short hours. This quick edit gives you a feel for the conditions ... Read More
March 23, 2012
rest, edit movie, thinking powder | SLC snow condition | 休み、創作、思考。
Salt Lake City getting hot this 3 days.[03.19-21,2012] however, there was powder snow in somewhere until yesterday. I don’t know about today, take a rest all day today. And I ... Read More
March 24, 2012
6 Stupid Things People Do In The Terrain Park | Park Etiquette For People Who Haven’t a Brain | A Microsoft Paint Production
Simple DON’Ts in the terrain park: After a day of riding “spring break” riddled hills this week, I was dismayed with the extreme lack of terrain park etiquette by almost ... Read More
March 23, 2012
10-Year-Old Kelly Sildaru @ Winter X-Games in France
Kelly Sildaru is 10 years old and it world famous in the ski industry. She throws big tricks of big jumps and is a very little girl. She is ... Read More
March 24, 2012
Insane Gravity Defying Acrobatic Skills | Backflip-1440s on Your Feet!
Double backflips to front flips all day long. Brandon McCuien is even pulling off backflip-1440s (that’s 4 spins). If this doesn’t impress you, nothing will. This video might freak you ... Read More
March 24, 2012
9 Days to go!!! Stowe Mountain Will Close Sunday April 1st. Get it while you can!!!!
Just Announced: As of Sunday April 1st, lift serve skiing will be over at Stowe Mountain Resort! Can’t say this is surprising news given the fact that March 2012 ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Mt. Baker = 692” This Season | They Will Surpass their Annual Average Snowfall With More to Come
If you haven’t been up to ski or ride in the Pacific NW yet this season you probably know someone who has. That is where the big snows and powder ... Read More
March 24, 2012
Snowbird Conditions Report | March 23, 2012
By: Kyler Roush If I could only describe today in one word, that word would be FIRM. Things at Snowbird have undergone a drastic transformation in the last couple days. At the ... Read More
March 24, 2012
Wolf Creek Expansion Plan | Minimalist Approach to “Ski Area” Management in Colorado?
Wolf Creek Ski Area, East of Pagosa Springs in Southwest Colorado recently presented a proposal for the expansion and upgrade of their operations. The Pitcher family, owners and operators of ... Read More
March 24, 2012
Alyeska = 791” of Snow This Season!
Alyeska has gotten 791 inches of snow since October 1st and 704 inches since November 1st. They have 138” base at mid-mountain. With most of the West hurting for snow, ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Off The Wall Sh#t | “How To Piss Off a Frog”
This frog is kicking ass at this game…right up until the point where he bites the crap outta his human’s thumb. This made us smile. You?
March 24, 2012
“FRENCH FRY, FRENCH FRY!!!!!” | Video of 10 Year Old Girls First Ski Jump
“If you pizza when you want to french-fry, you’re gonna have a bad time.” – Thumper This brave little 10 year old heeded the advice of Thumper (and her ski ... Read More
March 23, 2012
Verbier Xtreme: The Rowdiest Big Mountain Competition in the World | Tomorrow
The Verbier Xtreme is like no other big mountain contest in the world. Mainly, because of the face it’s held on- The Bec de Rosses. The venue is above and ... Read More
March 24, 2012
Pain McShlonkey Classic this Weekend!!! And none of you can or will beat me, just watch (VIDEO)
The 2nd annual Pain McShlonkey Classic returns to Squaw on Saturday. Well, really it returns today at 2pm with Miles Daisher and the Red Bull Air Force jumping into ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Look Closer, That’s a Person About to Jump… HUGE! | Video: FWT Qualifier Day 1, Moonlight Basin
Yesterday was Day 1 of the FWT Qualifier at Moonlight Basin, Montana. Judging from this clip it looks like these skiers put on one hell of a show! Even if ... Read More
March 24, 2012
Dave’s gets Shipment of PBR | The $2 PBR is Saved!
We previously reported a catastrophe of epic proportions, Dave’s Deli sold out of the legendary $2 PBR. But fear not, today order was restored as a shipment of PBR’s were ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Results and Recap from the Verbier Xtreme | Barkered, Charlet, Hargin, and Debari Win
The Extreme just finished up in Verbier, CH, and was once again an exciting show. Winners were Reine Barkered, Jonathan Charlet, Christine Hargin, and Maria Debari. All won both ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Photo Flashback: Remember When it was Winter…Last Week?
Maybe it’s cruel to post a bunch of pow shots given our current weather pattern. Or, maybe, it will encourage winter to come back for one last gasp. Either way, ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Three Days of Powda | Alta Snowboard Team Shredding
Dave Zook, one of the Alta Snowboard Team members, sent over this edit of the goods from early this week. Blower pow is a thing of the past for now ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Pro Snowboarder Shaun Farmer Rapping in 1991
You remember Brad Holmes & Shane McConkey rapping in MSP films, right? Where did they get the idea to rap in a ski flick? They likely got it from Shaun ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Sun, Wind and 1” of Graupel Deliver 1000s of Smiles | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | March 15, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | Good things come in small packages. Or, in this case, small amounts. Two nights ago the Mountain received a dusting of spring graupel – Mammoth logged ... Read More
March 25, 2012
The Giri-Giri Boys: Japanese Climbers Living on the Edge and Laying Down the Boldest First Ascents Around the World
The Giri-Giri Boys are an informal group of Japanese alpine climbers who have been ticking off some of the biggest peaks and baddest routes around the world in recent ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Off the Wall S!#T | Apache Helicopter Crash
Here’s some in your face footage of an AH-64 Apache helicopter crash in Sharana, Afghanistan, yeah its nutters. Apparently (from the YouTube description) no one on the ground was killed and both pilots ... Read More
March 27, 2012
The Shane McConkey Documentary | Trailer
Shane was a bad ass. Enough said. From McConkey Movie dot com: “McConkey,” a 90-minute documentary to be released in 2013, is a heartfelt examination of the legacy one athlete ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Squaw Valley’s Cody Townsend Going BIG
This is Swatch’s Cody Townsend edit from last winter. This video has all the big La Niña pow along with Cody’s Season ending crash. Looks like he was crushing it ... Read More
March 25, 2012
“pipe line” on snowbird trail map 2011-12 | パイプライン
Was there the PIPE LINE name on Snowbird trail map before? I think It’s from this season… パイプラインがスノーバードのトレール・マップに表記されたことがありましたか？ 私は、今シーズンからそのものを考えます … Brady Newton and Kenjiro skied “Pipe Line” at Snowbird, UT. ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Morning *Update* Squaw | Light Snow and Wind Today | More Snow Throughout The Week
Conditions yesterday were firm off piste softening up somewhat in the afternoon on Eastern exposures protected from the wind. Conditions at Squaw this morning: - Light snow is falling. - ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Kid Sleeping While Skiing | How Many GNAR Points!!!
Sleep walking? That’s nothing… Watch this kid sleeping while skiing. A full day of skiing on the slopes can be exhausting. You know the days, going first to last chair, ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Photos from Yesterday’s Small Mountain Comp | The Pain McShlonkey Classic at Squaw
One of the greatest ski competitions known to Man or Woman, The Pain McShlonkey Classic was held yesterday at Squaw. A torrent of tiny skis pinged their way down the ... Read More
March 25, 2012
Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier | Moonlight Basin Highlights
The Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier went off the last couple of days in Moonlight Basin, Montana. Conditions, however, did not look ideal. Things looked chalky to wind-buffed, far from the ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Arcade Belts & High Fives Present The 2nd Annual Skinny-Ski-Athon! Monday at Squaw | Spectate, Participate, & Pledge!
Last year saw the first ever Skinny-Ski-Athon. Athletes strapped on their favorite old pair of skinny skis and lapped KT-22 a mind numbing number of times from bell to bell. ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Jake Teuton is Way Sicker than You Are | 16 Year Old that Goes 60+ Feet
Jake Teuton is a name that you likely do not know unless you live in Revelstoke, BC or compete on the JFT. Here you can see him sending the hell ... Read More
March 27, 2012
101-Year Old Woman That Is More Extreme Than You!
A 101-year-old woman sets a world record! A great grandmother in the US became the oldest woman in the world to paraglide, after she took the flight to celebrate her ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Sweet Telluride Ski Resort Pow Video from the Telluride Newb
Our buddies over at TellurideNewb.com have been producing short vids for the the ski resort this season and their latest effort is pretty sweet. The quick edit chronicles a Telluride ... Read More
March 27, 2012
What Is This Dad Getting For Father’s Day? | Not A Damn Thing
I have just come up with a short list of things you should never do with your son in your arms. On top of this list is dropping in on ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Tribute video to the Gaper Spirit Animal | The Hunt for the Strangest Ranger in the Ski World
Do you remember that guy that basically went viral after skiing the bird in all the ridiculous gear and like 4 gopro’s on? Turns out hes been spotted all over ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Deep Again in Hakuba, Japan | March 25
This storm began as rain at valley floor Friday night (3/24), with snow accumulating up high. Saturday night precipitation got quite a bit heavier, and snow fell to the valley ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Insanely Deep Snow on Superior and at Alta Last Week | The Montana Crew Crushing it!
The mega pow from early last week is but a distant memory at this point. Lucky for us Axle Peterson and the Bridger Brigade crew from Montana skipped the sunny ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Freeskiing World Tour at Moonlight Basin Finals Preview | Actually it is a Postview
The final day of the Freeskiing World Tour event at Moonlight Basin went down on this past Saturday and it was an impressive show. Preparation for the finals venue on ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Beginning to Look a Lot Like…Winter? | Will we get Pow as Good as Last Week?!? | POV Recap of Squaw Valley BLOWER
For a winter that still hasn’t exactly started, last week was pretty darn fun around Tahoe. The question is, will this upcoming week bring more of the light soft goodness ... Read More
March 27, 2012
4bi9 in Whistler | Rails and Pillows
Andrew Napier, Rich Fahey and Tyler Barnes of 4bi9 media packed up their skis, shovels, tall tees and rap CD’s, drove 15 hours North and woke up in the basement of the ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Tim Swartz’s “American Daydream” Edit | Some of the Rowdiest POV of the Year
We’ve tried to phase out the strictly POV edits here at Unofficial, but sometimes we just have to make an exception. Tim Swartz’s “American Daydream” edit is such a case. ... Read More
March 26, 2012
SuperUnknown Video Entry | The Most Kinked Rail Ever Slid
Here is a sweet little urban edit. It’s Ross Imburgia’s submission to the Level 1 SuperUnknown contest and has brought him to the competition’s finalist stage in which he and 12 ... Read More
March 26, 2012
Nadia Samer Sending it in BC | This Girl Sleds Way Harder Than You
You own a sled? That’s neat. Odds are you don’t ride it like Nadia. This girl can send it. A competitor on the Freeskiing World Tour, Nadia has recently found ... Read More
March 27, 2012
March Isn’t Quite Finished With Tahoe/Another Foot or Two This Week
March has not been a bad month, especially compared to the prior 4 months. Many of the resorts will end up more than doubling what had fallen all season in ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Steamboat Terrain Report | 3/26/12 | Sunshine & 65 Degrees all Week!
Spring is here without a doubt. With temperatures reaching the mid 60′s everyday, the snow is super soft and slushy. In the last few nights there was no freeze on ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Chanc’ Deschamps-Prescott – The Unofficial Pick from IFSA
We are pleased to announce Chanc’ as “The Unofficial Pick” for this week. Every week from January to April, IFSA, and Unofficial Networks will feature an athlete, freeride program, or ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Whistler VS. Blackcomb
So there is a definite divide amongst whistler’ites’ to as which is the better mountain. Whistler OR Blackcomb? Since I have been a ski bum in both areas and worked all over ... Read More
March 27, 2012
The 2012 Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Airs Tonight on NBC Sports! | 10:00 pm PST
Red Bull Media House was present at each stop of the RBT this year documenting the action. The hard charging racing, the wrecks, the ripping, and the rewards. Don’t miss ... Read More
March 27, 2012
When will Squaw Valley Close? | Rumors are Flying | What’s your Prediction?
After a dismal winter the question on everyone’s mind is: When will Squaw close? Rumors are flying, with everything from two weeks out, to the first of May, to a ... Read More
March 27, 2012
The Bombs Are Sounding This Morning! | Squaw AM *Update* March 27
No big dump to report on (except Heckler’s), but there were snow flurries throughout the day Monday and patrol is setting off charges all over the mountain this morning. The ... Read More
March 27, 2012
2013 Marker Duke | Extended Power Frame for you Downhill Pleasure | Unofficial Gear Review
The Duke is a tried and true touring binding that serves well for those who are as concerned with the down as they are with the up. While not the ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Mt. Baker Local Shred – Locals Enjoying the Sunshine & Powder
A look into some locals shredding at Mt. Baker. Filmed by Pete Durr and Edited by John Wells. Locals, Jack, Kalex and Pat put down some lines on the infamous ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Squaw Conditions Report, Tuesday 3/27… Unexpectedly fun day at Squaw… Pics and report
I heard avy bomb after avy bomb all morning and wondered, is the snow actually going to be good today? Sibo, Headwall, and Granite were all closed. Most of the ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Squaw Valley & Alpine Closing Dates
Here’s a press release straight from the horse’s mouth: Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Scheduled to Stay Open Daily Through April 29 Resorts announce that Squaw and Alpine are scheduled ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Top 10 Excuses when Skiing
TOP 10 EXCUSES WHEN SKIING I partied way too hard last night I totally would have sent it bigger but my boots were in ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Amazing 13-15′ Avalanche Crown Photos | Mount Baker Avalanche Control | Grant Gunderson Photography
Thanks to Grant Gunderson, Unofficial Networks readers get a look into what the fuss was all about this month in the North West. With Mount Bakers getting up to 110 ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Ripping Re-Posts /// What I saw at First Episode 4 / In flight Movie PLO style
70 foot Cliff POV. Is that a big enough drop for you internet jokers? What I saw at First by John Wells’ Episode 4 – In Flight Movie PLO style What ... Read More
March 27, 2012
More Sick Videos from The Freeride World Tour Xtreme Verbier Comp
Above is the best of video from the Xtreme Verbier competition from last week on the Bec de Rosses face in Verbier, Switzerland. You can see the massive exposure this ... Read More
March 27, 2012
Snowbird Represented in the Verbier Freeride Xtreme | Oakley White-Allen
Above is Oakley’s run from the Verbier comp last Saturday in Switzerland. The Verbier competition is the big daddy of them all in Freeskiing/Freeriding. It is held on the famous ... Read More
March 27, 2012
The Original POV – Circa 2008. Check the dates /// Mindset of the Future POV 09
This goes out to all the haters! People that do not really know what has been going on and make judgments from a single video. Do your homework, maybe you ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Mammoth 100% Open*| Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | March 27, 2012 | *Really
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | Good things come to those who wait. If you were patient and you were able to wait ‘til spring for winter, you were rewarded. 6-8” fell ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Remember When Whistler Went Off In March?
Some footage was laying around the Unofficial Whistler house and memory cards were intermingled and edits were being made by so many skiers that the lights in the house would ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Crazy Return of Winter in the East, Snowmaking in March?
This time last week temperatures were in the 80′s in the Northeast and the snow was melting away at a record pace. Now the temperatures are 60 degrees colder in ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Grenade Games 8 Pool Party | Hot Girls in Slow Motion | Yes Please!!!
The Clean Version…See below for the riskay one It seems like ever since Danny and the Dingo started having their own show, the snowboarding and skiing community might have mixed ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Man Attacked By Mountain Lion, Saved By Bear
How can you even make this sh*t up? Robert Biggs, 69 of Paradise, CA says he is lucky to be alive after a mountain lion attack on Monday. He ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour | World’s Best Mountain Films Coming to a Venue Near You | Don’t Miss It!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a tradition of adventure, education and inspiration for more than 35 years. Every Fall 1000s gather in Banff, Alberta, Canada for 9 days to relish ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Dartmouth..The Best College for Professional Ski Bums? Watch this trailer, then you decide!!
Dartmouth’s Passion for Snow, a documentary to be released in the fall of 2012, explores the incredible contributions Dartmouth skiers have made to the sport and the snow sports ... Read More
March 28, 2012
The Best Wingsuit Proximity Flying | And ‘The Corliss Resolution’
Here is some more precision wingsuit flying by from all over the world (South Africa, China and Norway) in 2011. The scenery is only outdone in this video by the athletes ... Read More
March 28, 2012
The Run Around- Jackson Backcountry | Booters, Pow, and Sleds
There’s a lot to do around Jackson in the winter. Here at Unofficial Jackson, we sometimes get sucked into just shredding the resort (who can blame us?) It’s good to ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day | April 21st | Get Your Green On
Do you like the Earth? Then come out and celebrate this April 21st to Squaw Valley and check out the goods! This is an annual event promoting awareness and displaying ... Read More
March 28, 2012
West Coast Wednesday Report | Showdown Photos, Snow Conditions, & Torstein Horgmo
West Coast Wednesday Report – March 28 This week has been a roller coaster in terms of skiing conditions in the Vancouver area. With fresh snow still looming through out ... Read More
March 28, 2012
A Foot of New Snow at 8200 | Upper Mountain Closed Today | Resort Totals & Morning *Update* Squaw 3/28
Dense snow fell last night at the base of the mountain. You can see in the photo above that the measuring stick is resting securely atop the new dense snow ... Read More
March 28, 2012
The Line of the Week !! Hanging Snowfield, Palisades
The Line of the Week Squaw Valley USA Hanging Snowfield Who says Squaw Valley gets skied off fast on powder days? You just gotta relax and choose your lines carefully. ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Massive Avalanches Close Bridger Bowl’s Upper Mountain | Mogul Fields Ripping to the Ground!?
Photo: Fish Eye Guy Photography Preliminary reports coming out of Montana’s Bridger Bowl do not look good for spring skiers: well-skied runs ripping to the ground. There goes the theory ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Aspen Locals take on Battle of the Bowls
Chris Davenport presents locals Austin Nelson and Jordan White with their first place award after the 2012 Battle of the Bowls race. The Battle of the Bowls starts with a ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Dakine Poacher Pack /// Gear Review
A trusted veteran of ski patrollers and mountain enthusiasts, the Dakine Poacher Pack is the go-to Pack for your all around mountain needs. Simple clean design allows good storage and easy ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Mt. Baker POW Sessions #3 – March Deepness
After an unseen amount of snow, something like 140 inches in 6 days, locals have been basking in the repetitive mornings of a foot of new every night for weeks ... Read More
March 28, 2012
Best Day Ever! | Banger Powder Day at Brighton
Rob Aseltine AKA “Boston Rob”, “Hansome Rob”, “Rob The Face” had a hell of a good day last Monday while he was playing hooky from work. It looks like Brighton ... Read More
March 29, 2012
“No Friends On A Powder Day” | Revisiting This Old Motto
By: Shaun Gillis “No Friends On a Powder Day” We all know the saying, now I think this motto needs to be adapted to the bustling nature of Whistler Blackcomb. ... Read More
March 29, 2012
If You Missed It on NBC…Telluride Local Casey Riva Killed Rahlves’ Banzai
The Sugar Bowl Banzai event aired last night on NBC and our good friend and colleague Casey Riva destroyed the course in pea-soup conditions. Casey first appears at 26:52 and wins that ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Video Tour of Bridger Bowl Avalanches | An Explanation of What and Why
Many people that saw the photos of the avalanches from Bridger Bowl yesterday were probably scratching their heads, wonder why runs that were so skier compacted would slide. Thanks to ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Top 10 Reasons to Ski Patrol
Top 10 Reasons to Ski Patrol Fresh Tracks Mountain Perks – Snowmobile rides, more fresh tracks, free food. Throwing bombs! WFR – Wilderness First Aid Responder – Cool course, lots ... Read More
March 29, 2012
The Sun Came out this Afternoon! Storm Day To Sunshine Slider | Conditions Squaw 3/28
This morning started out as a fun but wet and blinding lower mountain storm day. If you were out between 9:00 and 11:30 you got some smooth turns on the ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Mikaela Shiffrin Wins 2nd National Championship Slalom Title at Age 16
Today marks the start of the 2012 U.S. National Championship races at Winterpark Resort, Colorado. Turning heads with her second consecutive National Championship Slalom Title at age 16, ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Squaw/Alpine Release 2012-13 Season Passes | Cheap Again, Are You Stoked?
With Northstar/Heavenly/Kirkwood 2012-2013 season passes on sale for a few weeks now, we knew it couldn’t be long before Squaw/Alpine would release their next year season passes to the public. ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Oakley White-Allen Straight Lines The Verbier Venue
This is Oakley White-Allen’s run in the Freeride World Tour, Verbier venue. As you can see he really never commits a full turn after the exposure at the top, just cliff-avoiding ... Read More
March 29, 2012
1st SILVERADO Powder Day of 2011/12 @ Squaw Valley is Today
Silverado only opened for the first time this season two fridays ago. Today is March 29th and we are getting our first Silverado powder day of the year. How’s it ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Whistler Terrain Report March 28 | Strain Report Debut
This is the newly added Strain Report: a terrain report by the always fair and never biased Mr. Strain. Strain was born without opinions and therefore what you hear in ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Silverado, Granite Chief, & Headwall Today! Chimney!?.. Maybe?.. | Morning *Update* Squaw 3/29
Temps at the higher elevations stayed cold last night and patrol has been blasting all morning! All of the lifts that count are scheduled to open this morning at 9:00 ... Read More
March 29, 2012
After a Dismal Week for the Rockies Snow Looks to Return This Weekend
It’s been a slow week for snow in the Rockies and a slow couple of weeks for Colorado. A cold front moved through yesterday bringing a few inches to Utah ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Mt. Baker Conditions Report – March 28th
Wednesday March 28, 2012. It started snowing again today after a 4 day window of high pressure and sun, followed by 2 days of little to no snow accumulation conditions ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Memorable March | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | March 29, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | Monday 6″, Wednesday 6″, Thursday 6″… and more snow expected this weekend. If you haven’t been paying attention, yeah, Mammoth is in its prime right now. ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Unofficial Beer | U.S. Craft Beer Growth In 2011 | The Infographic! | Craft Continues to Rage
On Monday the Brewers Association released official statistics regarding the growth of craft beer sales and market volume in the US in 2011. Up 13% in market volume since 2010, ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Beautiful Winter Chalk at Squaw Today! | Oh, and Chimney went for the First Time This Year
That’s Andy Hays stomping Center Line this morning. Easily the most impressive line of the day! The landing zone below the Chimney slid creating a sketchy crown close to where ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Winter Weather Watch for Lake Tahoe | 12”+ Above 7,000 Feet By Saturday
Miracle March is working out, huh? 166 inches in March at Squaw? Before March 1st, Squaw had only gotten 142” all season. We have more than doubled our annual snow ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Spotlight on Renewable Energy – Hydroelectric Power
This week we’re going to take a closer look at one of the oldest and most widespread renewable energy resources – hydroelectric power. Hydropower utilizes the enormous potential energy of ... Read More
March 29, 2012
Ski Crash Compilation Video | A Painfully Funny 4:28
Are you ready to laugh/wince in pain? Here’s a compilation of hilarious, painful, and awkward ski crashes that were compiled from footage over at Newschoolers. Some of these are plain ... Read More
March 30, 2012
My Favorite Day of the Season! | Snowbird Conditions Report March 29th, 2012
Today was by far my favorite day of the year at Snowbird! Why you ask…. Was it the deepest? No. The powder days this season have not been my favorite ... Read More
March 30, 2012
BASE Jumping Inside A Church!
It’s a good thing his chute deployed because he was on his way straight to hell. BASE jumping inside a church — the Basilica of Koekelberg — in Brussels, Belgium.
March 30, 2012
!!! 3 inch powder !!! SB | 降雪 7.6 cm ユタ
Today is 3 inch powder day at Snowbird. And wind helps to good condition. The movie in Cirque Traverse, Forbidden zone, D shute, Mineral and Jaws. _ _ _ 今日は、Snowbirdの7.6センチの粉日です。 ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Cease and Desist Order from Steamboat over use of the term _______ Powder.
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation has served Unofficial Networks with a Cease and Desist Order for using the trademark term, ________ Powder, in the title of one of our posts. ... Read More
March 30, 2012
VIDEO: 2012 Visa US Grand Prix Ski Slopestyle Hits the Airwaves | Catch Mammoth Freeski Action on NBC | Watch the Teaser Here
On Sunday, March 4th, 2012 Mammoth Mountain played host to one of this season’s most dominating displays of freeskiing aerial annihilation. The 2012 Visa U.S. Grand Prix Men’s & Women’s ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Whistler Conditions Report March 29 | Neck Deep
Ohhh it was deep today. The recorded voice (I think he said his name was nate) on the other end of the phone this morning said that 33 cm had ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Stowe Conditions Update!! It’s dumping, dumping, dumping…be here tomorrow, it’s gonna be good!! (all things considered)
Four days ago men in skivvies, fluorescent clad mono skiers, pink shirts / white pom pom’s and waterfalls was skiing in Stowe. (photos courtesy of WOMBATS – VT) ... Read More
May 16, 2012
MSP’s Contour Moments from the North Tordrillo Mountains of Alaska
MSP releases their final episode of Contour Moments. In this episode Mark Abma, Richard Permin, and Cody Townsend head north to Alaska and the largely unexplored North Tordrillo Mountains. The North Tordrillo Mountains lie approximately ... Read More
March 30, 2012
“Welcome to Earth” | The Perfect Friday Video
Break dancing, jet fighters, motorcycle tricks, skiing, slow motion owl flight, city-scapes in fast motion, wing suit flying, shuttle launches, surfing from underwater, BASE jumping, Jackass stunts, amazing animals, Earth ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Squaw Today = Raining, Wet, & Miserable…but, Sunday is Gonna Be Sweet!
Seems like every time we get a powder day, it rains the next day. This past storm is no exception. What’s really weird is that patrol is bombing the crap ... Read More
March 30, 2012
The Pacific NW Continues to Get Dumped on Right into April
It’s no secret that the snow hasn’t stopped falling all season in the Pacific NW. Mt. Baker picked up another 4 feet since last week’s post and they now have ... Read More
May 16, 2012
The World’s Hottest Pro Snowboarder – Linn Haug
Linn Haug (born 6 March 1990) is a Norwegian snowboarder from Trondheim, Norway. Haug represented Norway at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver for the halfpipe events. Linn is also the ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Snowboarding’s Version of Snowllerblades…Cool or Really Lame?
This is definitely funny lookin’. Wether you think it’s lame or cool, it looks tough. Looks cool to be able to do daffy’s and spread eagles on a “snowboard”. We ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Weekend Forecast for Lake Tahoe Region | Winter Storm Watch & Wet/Windy Saturday
Looks like a windy and wet saturday and a powdery snowy sunday. Noaa’s got more details: NOAA.gov: Winds will strengthen Friday night becoming strong and gusty on Saturday ahead of ... Read More
March 30, 2012
Whistler Blackcomb Extends Blackcomb Ski Season Until May 28
This March in Whistler has been snowy, to say the least. The snowiest March on record in fact as over 342 cm (135 in.) of snow has fallen in the ... Read More
March 31, 2012
Video from yesterday’s POW at Squaw. A little action from Silvy, Chimney, Granite, KT, Light Towers, and C2.
Yesterday was good. Very good. I heard “top 3 day” used afterward. Everything was open. It was bluebird cali sun, the kind that gives you goggle tans. It was crazy ... Read More
May 16, 2012
11 Miles of Single Track For Sale in Stowe!!
Cady Hill is a 260 acre droplet of a hill that sits smack dab in the middle of Stowe. This parcel is for sale. The property has long been marketed ... Read More
March 31, 2012
“Rip Your Knees Off Snow” @ Squaw Today | Photo Tour
You’ll never guess…The rain last night and this morning made the snow really bad. The “fresh” stuff left the most painful memories. It felt like it was trying to rip ... Read More
March 31, 2012
Mountain Survival Tip – The Amazon Kindle
With a starting price of around $70 the Amazon Kindle has been adopted by countless readers around the world, but did you know it could also save your life? Picture this ... Read More
March 31, 2012
Corbet’s Couloir + Gangsta Rap + Mono Skiing | What Could Go Wrong?
It’s that time of year. The one pieces, straight skis and for the lucky few, mono skis are being dusted off. The lettuce must be shredded. This mono ski vid is ... Read More
April 1, 2012
8”-16” of Snow & 100mph Winds for Lake Tahoe Today | Winter Weather Advisory | HERE IT COMES…
Lake Tahoe is under a winter weather advisory that is forecasted to bring 8-16 inches of new snow above 7,000 feet today and tonight. Winds will be ripping with this ... Read More
March 31, 2012
Powderbird Heli Skiing Edit from the Last Storm | 4 Guys having a blast!
This edit was sent to us from former Alta ski bum Trey Gregory. Trey and his buddies picked a really good week to come out and fly around in a ... Read More
March 31, 2012
Wolfy’s Estimation of Bonkablity (WEBONK)
What started as this… Chris Wolfenden, “Attached is a bonking rating system myself, Anthony and Alex have been working on and laughing about over the last week up here in ... Read More
March 31, 2012
Kyle’s Sweet Edit from Yesterday | Sending it at Snowbird
Kyle Greenberg put together a hell of a good POV edit from yesterday at Snowbird. He was knocking out all the classic hucks all around the resort and had a ... Read More
March 31, 2012
124,000-Mile-Tall Solar Tornado Shot by NASA | THIS…is Unreal…
This was the largest solar tornado ever witnessed. NASA captured it in high resolution and in multiple wavelengths. “The structure is huge … and the velocity of the material is ... Read More
March 31, 2012
Pure Adrenaline /// Ski-Gliding the Eiger
This is an old video, but it still stands as the sickest heart pumping revelation of what is humanly possible. This video paved the way for many others to replicate ... Read More
April 1, 2012
There are Still Monsters Out There! | Huge Avalanche in MT This Week
With temps on the rise and Spring in the air people are likely to start forgetting about the huge avalanche danger that is still lurking out there. This slide occurred ... Read More
April 2, 2012
*UPDATED Info and Photos of Massive Slide* 7th Colorado Avalanche Death of the Season – South of Telluride on Ophir Pass
*UPDATED* The man who passed away in Friday’s avalanche has been confirmed as 34 year old John Knox McEwen Frank from Crested Butte, CO. The massive slide was bigger than ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Skiing in June!??! | Not This Season | Brady Newton June 2011Edit
The 2011/2012 ski season is officially over at Snowbird. The season that never really got going drew to a quick close when warm temps and continued lack of precipitation dominated ... Read More
April 1, 2012
Squaw AM Report = Live KT *UPDATE*, 90mph Winds, Rain to the TOP of the Mountain, Upper Mountain CLOSED
It rained to the top of the mountain thru most of the night last night and it’s still very warm in Squaw Valley. The wind was ripping all night and ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Snow in the Forecast for Bariloche, Argentina
Days 0-3 Cerro Catedral Weather Summary: A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Thu morning. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 30°F on Wed afternoon, min 12°F on Thu night). ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Wolf Creek Utah Ski Resort Going to Auction
On June 1 Utah’s smallest ski hill, Wolf Creek, is going on the auction block. The property entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy following two years of slow real estate sales. With ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Brothers on the Run | A Trip of Epic Proportions
John Jackson and Eric Jackson, what can I say? Both have been voted Transworld Snowboarding’s rider of the year, both shred big lines and both are amazingly talented and creative ... Read More
May 16, 2012
LIFE Magazine: Aspen Girls from 1971
LIFE Magazine Gallery: Aspen Girls from 1971 You can check out more photos from the LIFE magazine gallery at retronaut.co
May 16, 2012
“In Good Company” – A film about the importance of mountain biking to a community
In Good Company – A film about how mountain biking forged a community on pinkbike.com What does mountain biking mean to you? In Good Company is a film about the ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Photos of MASSIVE Avalanche Nearly Taking out Climbers
Annapurna, 8091m, is one badass mountain and has taken some of the best mountaineers in the world. Yeah, I read the book in middle school. The peak has over a ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Crazy Saudi Drifters in Rental Cars | What a Horrible Idea.
These guys are NUTZ! Tafheet (تفحيط), or Hajwalah (هجولة) drifting, otherwise known as Arab or Saudi drifting is a motorsport phenomenon in the Middle East. Drifters slide around wildly at high speeds ... Read More
April 1, 2012
Powder Alert – West Coast, Rockies, and Northeast
A storm is currently approaching the West Coast as you can see below on the satellite. The low will come onshore in Oregon on Saturday bringing snow to the Cascades ... Read More
May 16, 2012
5 Places You Didn’t Know You Could Ski
1. Uganda, Africa (Mountains of the Moon) Spanning the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, just above the Equator in central Africa, are the Rwenzori Mountains. These glaciated ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Ready for a Laugh? Francis gets a few extra early Christmas presents
Ready for a Laugh? Francis gets a few extra early presents for Christmas 2011.
May 16, 2012
National Geographic’s Amazing Moments: Skier Races Avalanche
April skiing in the backcountry of Montana goes wrong. A lone skier gets more than he bargained for when he disappears under an avalanche. NationalGeographic’s Amazing Moments: Skier Races Avalanche.
April 1, 2012
Headwall & Silverado OFF the SCHEDULE for Tomorrow @ Squaw Valley
We’re hoping they change this schedule by tomorrow morning. But, for the time being, Squaw has Headwall & Silverado OFF THE SCHEDULE for tomorrow. They likely have a good reason, ... Read More
April 1, 2012
Backflips, Sloppy Snow, & a NUCLEAR Storm @ Squaw Valley USA Today
Ice, sand, slop, and shenanigans. All in the same lap? Yep, all those things happened today, plus more than a few backflips. Waking up to rain is never an uplifting ... Read More
May 16, 2012
Family Tree’s Intersection 2012 Submission
“I used to ski with my legs, and I couldn’t do that any more so I learned to ski with my heart”. These words actually gave me shivers they were ... Read More
April 1, 2012
Sean Petit Getting Molested by a GOAT & Slaughtering Alaska Lines…Video
This is a teaser of the Alaska segment that Sean Petit skis in for Poor Boyz. It’s pretty funny to watch Sean get molested by a goat. If you just ... Read More
April 2, 2012
13”-18” of New Snow @ Squaw | Headwall & Granite Open @ 10:00 & 11:00 | Blue Skies Right Now!
Squaw Valley, 6:30am: Today is gonna be crazy good. Squaw got 13-18 inches of new snow from the storm yesterday and last night. Winds are forecasted to be relatively mellow ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Steamboat Closes Lower Mountain | Sham-pain Powder? | Possible Closing This Weekend
Due to spring conditions Steamboat Resort announced they will be closing the lower mountain and sunshine lift areas. All skiers and riders will be required to load and download on ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Alta/Snowbird Snowboarders Represent | North Face Masters at Kirkwood
Words and Photos by: Diane Harrington Snowbird/Alta was well represented at Kirkwood, CA in the second stop of the North Face Masters on Friday, March 30th. Qualifying 4th on the ... Read More
April 2, 2012
UnofficialSnowbird.com | Facebook Page
UnofficialSnowbird.com now has a Facebook page! “Like” us to be able to stay connected on the go! In addition to our articles, on storm days check in for information ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Unofficial Welcomes Our Newest Writer | Unofficial Snowbird’s Kyler Roush
Unofficial Networks is stoked to welcome our newest writer Mr. Kyler Roush. Kyler will be writing for the Unofficial Snowbird site and we are fired up to bring some new ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Skiboarding (Snow Blading) Added To Olympics | IOC Meeting Confirms New Events
After weeks of meeting, presentations and debate, the IOC has officially accepted Skiboarding (snow blading) into the Olympics with 2 events: Skiboard Big Air and a mount resort obstacle course. ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Squaw Conditions Report | Variable Snow, Big Crowds, & Fun
Hopes were high this morning. A very important tree near my house told me that there was bountiful epic snow. 13”-18” of new snow looked unreal on paper. Reality ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Power Outage CLOSES Homewood Yesterday | Homewood Will Be UNTOUCHED POWDER Today | $25 Tix 4 Other Pass Holders
from our friends at Homewood Ski Resort: All of Tahoe’s West Shore experienced a power interruption from about 1 a.m. yesterday morning until late this afternoon; and Homewood was unable ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Europe’s New Extreme Sport | Hockern
ISPO, the International trade fair for sporting goods and sports fashion takes place in Munich and Beijing and makes SIA (SnowSports Industries America) at the Denver convention center look like a middle school ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Newschoolers.com: FD Wear founder David Lesh Arrested on Felony Gun Charges
Newschoolers.com is reporting that FD Wear founder David Lesh has been arrested on felony gun charges, felony eluding, reckless endangerment and drug possession. You can read the full article here - ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Squaw AM Update: Silverado OPEN | Chimney…Maybe Open?
Squaw Valley has Silverado on the schedule this morning. It wasn’t open nor skied yesterday so it’ll be fun. Granite Chief Peak will very likely open as well today. The ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Mediocrity at Its Finest | April Fools Conditions Video | Chimney Today?!?
While skiing yesterday was a bit interesting, with crowns everywhere, icy bed surface, and debris piles to boot, there remained more than a few fantastic turns to be had. The ... Read More
April 2, 2012
All-You-Can-Ski Alaskan Pow Report | Heli-Accessed Ski Touring in the Chugach
A snow fueled buzz has been growing all season in Alaska. Record snowfalls have piled up, and operators from all over the state are consistently sharing “best run/day of my ... Read More
April 2, 2012
10 Most Challenging Ski Slopes | Do you think your resorts slopes are tough?
Do you have nerves of steel, balls of fury, and at times a lack of better judgment? If you answered “yes” to any of these, start planning a trip to ... Read More
April 2, 2012
12 year old skateboarder sticks first ever 1080!!!! Bar raised again, how high will it go?
The boundaries in skateboarding have been extended once again… Tom Schaar, a 12 year old skateboarder, stuck the first ever 1080 on a specially designed mega ramp in California. In ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Wondrous New Wind Map – You Got to See This!
Follow this link http://hint.fm/wind/ or click on the image to see the map in motion. You are going to want to bookmark this one. An invisible, ancient source of energy ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Truck Slides Off Cliff With Driver Still Inside | Miraculous Survival
A tow-truck driver in Norway jumps from his truck moments before it slides off a cliff with the driver of the 18wheeler still behind the wheel. Miraculously, the driver of ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Black Diamond Agent Pack /// Gear Review
Quick hit side country routes? Day long adventures in the backcountry? Whatever your approach, the Agent Pack from Black Diamond Equipment proves to be a solid companion. The Agent’s sleek, efficient ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Still Really, Really Good in Hakuba, Japan
This video is courtesy of Nick Kowal, owner of the one and only Hakuba Powder Lodge. It is fairly long, and all POV, but well worth a look. Luckily, just ... Read More
April 3, 2012
“That’s my dream so that’s what I’m going to do.” | ALL.I.CAN Jeremy McGhee Fundraiser Movie Premiere | San Diego, April 3, 2012
Live in SoCal? Want to get inspired? Or how about the perfect opportunity to throw out the biggest HELL YEAH! THAT IS SICK!! Do yourself a favor and go to Sherpas ... Read More
April 4, 2012
Jeb Corliss 7 Feet Off the Ground @ 120 mph
Jeb Corliss just released his “foot cam” view of “Grinding the Crack.” The perspective in this video truly allows you to appreciate just how close wing suiting is to flying. ... Read More
April 4, 2012
Red Bull Founder Chaleo Yoovidhya Dies
Thai Billionaire and founder of the ubiquitous energy drink Red Bull, Chaleo Yoovidhya , died of natural causes about two weeks ago in Bankok, Thailand. He was reportedly in his 80′s ... Read More
April 4, 2012
New Lifts for Snowbird! | Get Stoked for Next Season!!!
The new tram to Twin Peaks has been in the news on and off for the last few months and has hippies all over the Wasatch all fired up. I ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Harry and Lloyd are BACK | Dumb & Dumber 2 to Began Shooting in September
The Farrelly Brothers have been quietly developing a sequel to “Dumb and Dumber” for awhile now. Jim Carrey (Lloyd Christmas) and Jeff Daniels (Harry Dunne) have reportedly singed on to the ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Pain McShlonkey Classic VIDEO… What went down, and how it happened. Chinese Downhill and Small Mountain Invitational.
This past weekend I was lucky enough to get invited to compete in the Pain McShlonkey Classic. It was really an honor to wear the badge and be an ambassador ... Read More
April 2, 2012
Ready to Laugh? | The Ultimate Treadmill Fails Compilation Video
We’ve been waiting a long time for this. No. No we haven’t. But, it’s damn funny. If this doesn’t make you laugh, then you don’t enjoy other people’s pain. ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Skier Slides 200 Feet Over Sharp Rocks!
Skip to 30-seconds for the action. It seems today everything is captured on a GoPro, whether it’s good or bad. That was the case last week at Aspen Highlands on ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Whistler this Week | Whistler Cares Fundraiser @ Creekbread | Unlike the Clubs, Chicks Will be There
By: Eliel Hindert Fundraising, I know what you’re thinking, “Back off hippie I’m broke!” Always a touchy subject amongst a community of ski bums, transients, dirt bags, and underpaid workers. ... Read More
April 3, 2012
2 Skiers Buried AND Recovered from Avalanche at Panorama Ski Resort in B.C.
Avalanche incidents have been grim this season. This story is an exception and it’s great to hear a happy ending. As many as 12 skiers were reported to have been ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Snowbird Women Take Two Podium Spots at Kirkwood | The North Face Masters Recap
Words and Photos: Diane Harrigton The athletes competing in The North Face Masters of Snowboarding in Kirkwood, CA on April 1, 2012 could not have had better snow conditions for ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Whistler Conditions Report April 2 | High Winds and Fog
Today was foggy. Today was wet. Today was windy. We ventured around Blackcomb, or at least what was open. A few runs down Jersey, a few in CBC and Fraggle ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Mega Banger Season Edit | Eric Balken Cold Killin’ It
Eric Balken’s best of video from last season is very very impressive. Anyone who hates on this edit is clearly lacking in the intelligence department. Balken can shred pow, stomp massive drops, ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Crested Butte Man Dies in Skydiving Accident Yesterday
A 35-year-old Crested Butte man was killed yesterday morning and his instructor was critically injured in a tandem skydiving accident at the Canon City, CO drop zone. The accident happened ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Pants Optional, Beacons Mandatory: Backcountry Picnic in Braylorne
Sennheiser Backcountry Picnic in Braylorne 2012 The Meatsaw Edit Only 2 speeds at this kinda picnic – On – and – More on. Pants optional, beacons mandatory. This is my ... Read More
April 2, 2012
JP Auclair Getting Deep at Ratallack in B & W
You remember JP Auclair? You know the Québécois kid that helped Salomon create the 1080 ski and is the owner of Armada skis with Tanner Hall. Yeah, he’s good at skiing and ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Tahoe Storm This Week | 100 mph Winds and a Few Inches of Snow
Tahoe is gonna get at least one more storm. Maybe more. How many more you think we’ll get in Tahoe? Tahoe is lookin’ at some big wind and not much ... Read More
April 3, 2012
The Best Spring Skiing Video Yet | 80′s Throwback Ski Day in Vail
This is one of the better 80′s spring ski videos out there. The soundtrack is awesome, the costumes are on point and the acrobatics are out of this world ! ! ... Read More
April 4, 2012
100 mph Winds & 2-4 Inches of Snow in Tahoe Tonight and Tomorrow
Tahoe will be getting a small, windy storm tonight and tomorrow. Up to 100 mph winds and 2-4 inches of snow. NOAA.gov: The image on the left shows a satellite ... Read More
April 3, 2012
Harry and Lloyd are BACK | Dumb & Dumber 2 to Begin Shooting in September
The Farrelly Brothers have been quietly developing a sequel to “Dumb and Dumber” for awhile now. Jim Carrey (Lloyd Christmas) and Jeff Daniels (Harry Dunne) have reportedly singed on to the ... Read More
April 3, 2012
April Fool’s Day Powder Video @ Squaw
This video comes from our good buddy Kris Thomas. Kris was tearing up Squaw on Sunday and captured some of the goodness on his brain camera (actually surgically attached to ... Read More
April 4, 2012
Skiing in Sarajevo? Yep… Skiing in Sarajevo – The Price for One Run is 40 cents
Flatlight Films brings us this look at skiing in the Bosnia and Herzegovina Capital of Sarajevo. In 1992-1996 Sarajevo was a battlefield in the Bosnian War which was the most destructive conflict ... Read More
April 4, 2012
Top 10 Biggest Snow Totals in North America
The below numbers account for total snowfall received at each individual ski resort during the 2011/12 snow season. SNOW TOTALS IN NORTH AMERICA RIGHT NOW: #1 – Alyeska, AK = ... Read More
April 4, 2012
Causwell Massif Jacket | Gear Review
The Massif jacket, part of Causwell’s Mountain Division is my everyday insulator. It is a light weight synthetic down jacket that is easily packable, and has a water resistant nylon ... Read More
April 4, 2012
All the Coolest Things To EVER Happen on Skis…In One Video | I Guess Bogner is Cool?
Double backflip 1080s, skiing at night thru fire-balls, waterski/iceberg skiing, skiing bare rocks, stomping backflips on a snowboard, rappelling into technical lines, crevasse skiing, 100-foot airs, skiing in a headband, ... Read More
April 4, 2012
Doug Coombs Passed Away 6 Years Ago Today | Remembering a Ski Legend
Doug Coombs is a legend in the ski industry. He passed away 6 years ago today in La Grave, France. QUICK DOUG COOMBS FACTS: - Born in Bedford, MA in ... Read More
April 4, 2012
STILL No Half-Pipe @ Squaw Valley USA
“Welcome to extraordinary” – Squaw Valley Well, guys, it’s not feelin’ too extraordinary now that you’ve laid off your janitorial staff, the Olympic House and Dave’s Deli are perpetually filthy, ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Grant Howard – The Unofficial Pick from IFSA
We are pleased to announce Grant Howard as “The Unofficial Pick” for this week. Every week from January to April, IFSA, and Unofficial Networks will feature an athlete, freeride program, ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Not So Calm Before the Storm | Whistler Pillows & Bob Ross
There are always freshies to be had on Whistler Blackcomb. Here we find the Surface boys venturing into ‘Bob Ross’. You’ll find it just past the happy little trees, next ... Read More
April 4, 2012
Rock Climbing Infant | Nearly 2-Years-Old
This is a 22-month-old child bouldering. It’s probably safe to say that this kid will be a strong climber in his later years; assuming that he makes it past his second birthday. ... Read More
April 4, 2012
The Wasatch Backcountry Luge | Sickest Sled Ride Around
Karl Meltzer is one of the top ultra runners in the world. He routinely runs 50+ miles and has won the Wasatch 100 race a number of times in the ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Bruce Willis Offers to Donate a Ski Resort
It’s that time of year ladies and gentlemen, time to liquidate, everything must go…it’s tax time. Willis has already put his residence and nightclub in Central Idaho on the market ... Read More
April 4, 2012
1”-3” Overnight @ Squaw | Enough for the Chimney Today?
We think so. The webcam of the Palisades has the Chimney looking pretty smooth. That’s all it takes to get that thing open. A few inches of good snow and ... Read More
April 4, 2012
Griffin Post in Valdez, Alaska with TGR
UnofficialJackson.com‘s Griffin Post brings us this look at how to ski Big AK lines safely. TGR - Skiing big lines in AK can be a logistical nightmare. This episode takes ... Read More
April 4, 2012
West Coast Wednesday Report | April 4 | Resort News, Showdown Video, Conditions
Words by Eric Behn Keith Walker Photo West Coast Wednesday Report – April 4 2012 This week in the West Coast Wednesday Report we talk about whats going on in ... Read More
April 4, 2012
What Is The World’s Most Demanding Sport? | Skiing ranked 11th Overall
ESPN ranks alpine skiing as the 11th most demanding sport in the world. Did they get it right? Skiing is a multifaceted sport and much of the most demanding skiing ... Read More
April 5, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – The Photographer’s Route
The Line of the Week Squaw Valley USA The Photographer’s Route -He’s gotta get down too After milking early ups turns, airs and terrain at Squaw Valley the other morning, ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Tired of Endless lift lines and tracked out skiing on POWDER Days??? BUY a SNOWCAT Operation, PROBLEM SOLVED!!!
This ever happen to you? The last thing you do before turning out the lights is peek out the window. It’s nukin’, sleep is impossible. Visions of the deep ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Unofficial Beer | New Belgium to Follow Sierra Nevada to Asheville, NC?
New Belgium Brewing Co., the country’s third largest craft brewery behind Sierra Nevada and Boston Beer Co. is rumored to be building a new production facility near Asheville, NC. The ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Chimney OPEN and PERFECT @ Squaw | Photo Report and Soliloquy
The Chimney is a generator of fear within the few skiers who have the knowledge to attempt it. At no time do you feel entirely confident that you will emerge ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Ski TV Heads to Scotland | The Closest Thing to a Skiing TV Show You Will Find.
Ski TV brings us on a skiing extravaganza to the Scottish highlands. Edith “McRozsa” wraps up the Ski TV season with a visit to CairnGorm Mountain in the magnificent Highlands. ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Do You Need Wi-Fi On Your Chairlift?
Do we really need Wi-Fi on chairlifts? I can see how it’s kinda nice, but is this something that we want our ski resorts spending money on? It’s something that very ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Timeline S02E05: Engelberg with Xavier de le Rue is the Right Time, Right Place
Another solid Timeline Missions episode with Xavier de le Rue, Tero Repo, and Guido Perrini. This one features Xavier and Johan Jonsson flying around in helicopters in Engelberg, CH. If ... Read More
April 5, 2012
LINE Traveling Circus 4.5 | Flat As A Pancake
The always entertaining LINE Traveling Circus is back at it with their final webisode of the season, Flat As A Pancake. America’s midwest; a land of undersized ski resorts, oversized doughnuts, ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Mammoth to Stay Open Thru Memorial Day | Bikini Time is Upon Us
Mammoth mountain has announced that they will be staying open until the end of May. Mammoth is the king of spring skiing. May in Mammoth is the only place to ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Hiker Presumed Dead After Fall at Mt. Washington’s Tuckerman Ravine | Rescue Efforts On Hold
Mt. Washington, NH – Tuckerman Ravine, a very popular destination for self-served East Coast spring skiing, was the site of yet another snow travel related tragedy on Sunday, April 1st, ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Contour Moments in Alaska with MSP
Matchstick Productions just released a new episode in their Contour Moments series. This one is all shot in Alaska – at Alyeska Resort and with Chugach Powder Guides. The skiers ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Sexy Summer Swimwear Preview | Surfline.com | You Ready for Summer?
We know that us snow freaks are hanging onto winter with everything we’ve got. But, summer is going to come quick this year and our low snowpacks are going to ... Read More
April 5, 2012
There Will Be NO HALF-PIPE @ Squaw Valley This Year…2011/12
We’ve all had big hopes for the Squaw Renaissance. Right now were looking at no half-pipe for the entirety of the 2011/12 season. Kinda makes ya wonder where that $50 ... Read More
April 5, 2012
Skydiver Flies Under Snowmobile! | Cool Stunt, Epicly Overdone Commercial
This is a prime example of how campy editing can strange a good thing. I might have lost something in translation here. It is possible that I just don’t have ... Read More
April 6, 2012
THIS Is Why You Wanna Go to JAPAN | Disneyland for Skiers & Tourism Down 50% = CHEAP!
There are a lot of good reasons to go to Japan. This video of skiing Rusutsu ski resort on the North Island of Hokkaido should get your ears perked. These ... Read More
April 5, 2012
When Will Snowbird Close? | Spring Schedule
All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately that applies to winter even if it wasn’t the greatest thing this season. I had a fantastic winter with many ... Read More
April 5, 2012
3DSkiMaps.com | Color Coded Slope Angles
For the adrenaline seekers among us, it is necessary to find the next hair raising adventure on the slopes. 3D Ski Maps has embraced this need and found a solution. ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Squaw was Bipolar Today | Sun & Snow & Cold | Chimney Again Tomorrow? | Photo Tour…
Squaw was a bit bipolar today. Perfectly sunny with no wind at times. Nuking an inch an hour and windy at times. We did get some snow outta this storm ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Snowmobilers Can’t Outrun Avalanche
How fast do avalanches move? This fast! Northern Norway: 3 of the riders on the video got caught, they all got out and are ok. This was filmed in northern ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Squaw AM Report = 2” New Snow, 10F, Sunny, Chimney Should OPEN
Squaw got about 2” of new snow during the day yesterday. Some of that snow came after the resort closed. I know, 2” doesn’t sound like much, but it’s the ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Sit-Ski Paraplegic Athlete to HIKE and Ski Bloody Couloir | Jeremy McGhee Drop In Project On Track
There might not be a more iconic backcountry ascent/descent in California’s Eastern Sierra than Bloody Couloir. And this celebrated route now falls square in the sights of the Jeremy McGhee ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Sexy Skier Babe does Dub-Back | True Story
Tatum Monod is wifey status: She’s hot and does double back flips! Tatum was in Retallack on an Orage trip and I guess this was their last day skiing. With ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Donner Days Are Best Spent with JonBob | Donner Summit Shred Sesh
It doesn’t take much to spruce things up around Tahoe, and with the minute amount of snowfall we received Tuesday night the skiing up off of Donner Summit was…well…just watch ... Read More
April 6, 2012
A Sneak Peak at The Next Warren Miller Film
A Quick look at Warren Miller Entertainment‘s 63rd Film to be released this fall. The sixty third feature film from Warren Miller Entertainment brings audiences to a place only recently identified ... Read More
April 6, 2012
World Cup Skier TONGUES The Chimney @ Squaw Valley USA Yesterday
The Chimney was perfect yesterday. The freakiness of the experience inspired a soliloquy and a severe tonguing. Yep, that’s Lake Tahoe, California in the background. This place was shining yesterday. ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Jibbing is Getting Out of Hand | Level 1 Superunknown Best Trick Video
With names like 4-Kink Switch lip 270/270 you’ve gotta wonder WTF? Yep the jibbers are in a different world and rail tricks have gone above and beyond what can be on skis. ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Jake Cohn – Eats S!#T on Air Jordan | A Few Years Ago
Locals know the worst thing about Air Jordan is the competition. In order to get AJ untouched you gotta get up early and be almost first in the Peak Chair ... Read More
April 6, 2012
Tom Chapman Informed Trails Are Public By County Commissioners…OH SNAP!!!
Old buddy Tom Chapman has been told to go suck a D this week after the San Miguel County Board of Commissioners released historical info proving that the public can ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Getting Laid in a Ski Town
So you’ve moved to Whistler to dirtbag for the winter. You’re a ripper skier, you’ve got some quasi sponsors and a Gopro and you think you’re the shit. Party every ... Read More
April 7, 2012
David Lesh Apology Video…What Should I Do?
Watch this and tell us what you think. We honestly aren’t sure what to think. We did laugh, tho… What should he do? David Lesh is the owner of ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Lake Tahoe Weekend Weather = Hot, Sunny, & Perfect Spring Conditions
This weekend is looking like a glorious spring ski weekend in Tahoe. Highs in the 50s, lows in the 20s. This will be good for the snow as it’ll freeze ... Read More
April 7, 2012
Sunny Park Edit @Whistler Blackcomb
It’s about that time the park skis came out. With still two months left on Blackcomb Mountain some would argue too soon … But not for Dalton Waite, Andreas Unterberger ... Read More
April 7, 2012
Swatch Skiers Cup Is Back | 2012 teaser
Swatch Skiers Cup Is Back | 2012 teaser The Swatch Skiers Cup is based on a simple concept first developed by Freeriders Kaj Zaricksson and Sverre Liliequist: bringing together the ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Tatum Monod Sticks a Backcountry Double Backflip
The ladies of freeskiing have been stepping it up a ton in the last couple years. Tatum Monod is new to the big mountain/jibbing game, but it seems like she ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Do You Want the Olympics in Tahoe? | Andy Wirth to be Chair of 2022 Tahoe Olympic Bid Committee
“Andy Wirth, Squaw Valley CEO and President, was chosen to serve as interim chair of the committee at this incipient stage of the groups formation. In the coming weeks we’ll ... Read More
April 8, 2012
The Last of The Great Unknown | Canyoneering The Grand Canyon
The Last of The Great Unknown is a documentary of the trials and tribulations one must face to explore the innumerable remote slot canyons of The Grand Canyon. In the ... Read More
April 7, 2012
Chimney Showdown @ Squaw Today | Photo Tour
First off all, it should be common knowledge that poaching the Chimney is uncool. If you poach the Chimney, as someone did today, it can upset patrol and cause them ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Pakistan Avalanche Kills 100+ Soldiers Today
An avalanche demolished a Pakistani military camp in Kashmir today. Over 100 Pakistani mountain soldiers were bury with none of them recovered after a 12 hour period. This avalanche occurred ... Read More
April 8, 2012
How NOT TO Get Laid In A Ski Town
That’s easy, move to a ski town in the first place. There, you are 5 steps closer to not getting laid. But suppose your research of ski towns was poorly ... Read More
April 8, 2012
World Cup Skier Travis Ganong Skiing Jake’s
travis-ganong.com: Winter is still here in Tahoe! Jordan Basil, Adam Henriques and I skinned up Jake’s this morning and we were treated to 2500 vertical of nice powder! Backcountry skiing on ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Alta Snowboard Team Captain Mica Brownlee Slaying
The Alta Snowboard Team is going stronger and going bigger every year. Team Captain Mica Brownlee rides harder than just about anyone in the LCC. Check out this super fast ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Beautiful Day for a Shred | Ski Patrol Appreciation Day | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | April 6, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | The story-line of the week: “Don’t like the weather? Just wait a day (or an hour), it will change.” Point being, we’ve just about seen it ... Read More
April 8, 2012
Trains 2012 Preview with Danny Toumarkine
Trains 2012 happens on April 14, 2012 at Alpine Meadows and features the best ski and snowboard athletes in the country. Danny Toumarkine is one of 30 athletes that will ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Jon Olsson Invitational Finals | Some of the Craziest Sh*t Ever Done on Skis!
While most of us have been trying to salvage some last turns in the slush and sunshine, the pros in Sweden have been getting it done. Each year the Jon ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Mt. Brew Heli Adventure | Never Say No to the Bird
by -Guy Chefleur So, even with the ski hill primed to go off, last week when I was offered a last-minute seat on a heli-drop mission with some good folks ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Easter Weekend shown through Instagram | Whistler Conditions Report
What a Weekend at Whistler Blackcomb The Conditions — All time spring skiing – Blue sky made up 75% of the weekend but the clouds came in today around noon. On Friday ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Jackson Hole CLOSES Today with 94” Base ….lame?
Jackson Hole is closing obnoxiously early once again this year. This year they are closing with a 94” base and 5” of new snow in the past 48 hours. As ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Argentine Dreams | “Summer” Ski Season Just 2 Months Away!
As the North American season begins to wind down many skiers thoughts turn to the next ski season. Not the 2012/13 season but the “Summer Season” below the equator in ... Read More
April 9, 2012
East Face of KT-22 Renamed “Tamara’s” Run | US Nationals to be @ Squaw in 2013 & 2014
Squaw Valley is slated to host the 2013 and 2014 US Alpine National Ski Championships. Tamara McKinney is one of the winningest ski racers to come out of the Squaw ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Gus Kenworthy Switch Triple Rodeo 1440 | Dopest Trick on Skis EVER?!!?
Jon Olsson Invitational (JOI) once again blows the roof off of freeride skiing. And if there’s one thing to take away from this years event, look no further than Gus ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Backcountry Paradise | Chugach Mountains, Alaska
Last week was the definition of perfect powder skiing in Alaska, and this week the PNH Touring Program saw more of the same. The difference this week is we got ... Read More
April 10, 2012
VIDEO: Big Chimney Session @ Squaw Friday
April shower might bring May flowers. But they also provide the perfect amount of wind buffed snow to spruce up the Chimney and and get ‘er ready it for a ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Think POW and get POW | Sledding, Air Time & Pillows
It’s been tits at Whistler Blackcomb - The Unofficial Whistler mansion, I mean basement cave … is filled with couch monkeys, soggy socks, stinky boots and wet gloves. What’s also filling up ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Tahoe = 60F Today, -1F by Friday…then BIG SNOW this Week | 2-3 FEET by Saturday
2-3 Feet of new snow will have Squaw beaming again. These storms are forecasted to be cold enough for us to get some fun storm day skiing in. Only tomorrow ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Pow, spines, and G3′s New Secret Weapon
G3 big mountain freeskiing athlete John Wells just got his hands on some new powder toys from G3, coming out fall 2012. Looks like he’s enjoying them just fine. Mt ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Old School Spring Race Video – 1974 Lange Cup from Sun Valley, Idaho – Vintage Gear, Sweet Style, NSFW Nip Slip!
Awesome video here from the 1974 Lange Cup in Sun Valley, Idaho…looked like quite the spring skiing party/race. The video is quite long at almost 14 minutes long, but includes ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Sarah Burke Memorial | Tuesday, April 10 | Whistler Village Square
Tomorrow, April 10. Beginning at 8 p.m., friends and family will gather in the Village Square to celebrate the late Sarah Burke. Burke’s family has encouraged the public to attend ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Todd Ligare | Lines Volume 2 | Spines, Hucks and Massive Front Flips
Todd Ligare, of monstrous front flip fame, is at it again. Well, maybe not again since this is footage from last season. Either way, it’s worth a look at a ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Steamboat Possible Closing Tomorrow? | Truckloads of Snow | Terrain Report 4/9/12
Trucking in snow Is Steamboat closing tomorrow? They have not put out an official statement yet, but I think the answer is yes! They had to truck in snow in ... Read More
April 9, 2012
Would You SHOOT a Pirate?
This video comes from our sister site gCaptain.com and has had a big impact. This video allows you to feel some of the emotions the crew members are engaged in. Put ... Read More
April 10, 2012
10 Year Old Boy Skis “The Tube” on Squaw’s Palisades
Nick Russell is 10 years old. Along with his brother and their friends, they make up “The Boyz” of Squaw Valley. These guys ski about 70 days per year, have ... Read More
April 10, 2012
13 Park Skiers Hitting a Park Jump Rapid Fire | Red Bull’s “Legs of Steel”
Video versions of this site have been up on our site before. Each one progressively more polished. Wether you like to watch park skiing or not, this video is very ... Read More
April 10, 2012
19’ Deep Avalanche @ Squaw Valley in 1974 | Photos
In 1974 Squaw Valley saw a 19’ Deep avalanche on the Funnel off the Emigrant chair. This thing must have scared the crap outta patrol when it went. It’s hard ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Kirkwood, CA Chairlift DERAILS Saturday
The Cornice Express chairlift (chair 6) was derailed at Kirkwood ski resort near South Lake Tahoe, CA on Saturday. The cause of the derailment was a huge gust of wind ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Chimney OPEN @ Squaw Today…no takers | Damn Fun Skiing, Tho | Photo Tour
Patrol had the Chimney open today. It wasn’t a Chimney day, but kinda neat and scary that it was open. I think it’s a good sign. Patrol is getting more ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Powder day, No Friends ? | April Snowy, then Ouch ! | パウダーか友達か
Some guy said, “powder day today, no friends, just ski powder” _____ unnn yeah, right. I want to ski powder, I don’t wanna wait for any friends too. And this ... Read More
April 10, 2012
The Most Bizarre Pond Skimming Contest in the Wolrd? | Russian Pond Skimming
Here at Unofficial, we’re no strangers to weird sh*t on one or two planks. However, this pond skimming video from St. Petersburg, Russia is pretty out there. People on fire, ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Cross Country Snowboarding
This oldie but goodie is of some radical Nordic Snowboarders. Unreel #10 skootches up to meet Joel and Tate, the world’s most dedicated Nordic Snowboarders.
April 10, 2012
Big Airs and Big Crashes at the Freeskiing World Tour Event in Kirkwood
The Subaru Freeskiing World Tour Championships went down in Kirkwood, CA last weekend and it was a hell of a show. Here are a fistful of photos from Josh Anderson ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Lake Tahoe, CA | 1-2 Feet Above 7,000 ft
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Lake Tahoe Thursday – Friday. This is gonna be a big week for Lake Tahoe. Perhaps the last big snow of the ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Huge SALES Coming This Spring | Snow Sports Retail Sales Down 12% | Inventories Up 42%
There are gonna be some big sales this spring. Get ready. Sales were way down this year and inventories are way up. This means that ski/board shops have tons of ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Official Squaw Makes Spring Powder Video
Squaw Valley has made a ski/board video of rippin’ the powder from last weeks storms. They had access to the badassness of Dave Greenleaf and Timy Dutton, which is nice. ... Read More
April 10, 2012
$19 Lift Tix @ “The Shining” Lodge on Mt. Hood All Week | Photo Tour
Timberline Lodge ski resort on Mt. Hood in Oregon in offering $19.37 lift tickets all week this week. It’s part of their 75 anniversary celebration. “April 9 – 15 That’s ... Read More
April 10, 2012
The Best Skier @ Squaw Valley? | 16-Year-Old Chanc’ Deschamps-Prescott
There are some unbelievably good skiers at Squaw Valley. Chanc’ may not be the very best of them, but in his age class, he certainly is dominate. Chanc’ IS 16 ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Old School Shane McConkey Talks About Freeskiing Competition and IFSA
Shane McConkey started the International Free Skiing Association (IFSA) in 1996. The IFSA now has over 1000 members worldwide. Shane was the organization’s founder, president, and an athlete. “The beauty ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Photos of Jon Olsson New Audi R8
Jon Olsson’s New Audi R8 You can check out more photos and get some info on Olsson’s new whip at Skier Jon Olsson’s amazing Audi R8 or on his blog jon-olsson.com.
April 10, 2012
Hilarious History of Freestyle Skiing Video from a Funny Sounding Brit
It appears as if this video was entered into some euro Oakley video contest by a group of Brits a few years back chronicling the history and progression of freestyle ... Read More
April 10, 2012
APRIL DUMP IS IN VT!!!! 17″ + WITH MORE TO COME!!!
What’s up with this winter? Drips and drabs kept the skiing respectable throughout the winter here in Stowe. Finally, the last weekend of February we get hammered with ... Read More
April 11, 2012
New summer activity /// Banshee Bungee Set Up for Skateboarding
This is the new thing coming up. With all the speed for flat-land tricks this looks pretty sick. Tested by the TimeShip Racing crew, the Banshee Bungee slings you zero ... Read More
April 11, 2012
A Video Sneak Peak at Woodward Tahoe | Hucking Your Meat on Skis with Wheels
Woodward Tahoe is going to change things around here. We think that you could get better at skiing hitting the ramps and tramps everyday versus skiing all summer in South ... Read More
April 10, 2012
*UPDATE*: Spring Operational Schedule @ Squaw Valley | Funitel *MIGHT* Closes 16th, Lower Mt. Closes 23rd
*UPDATE*: Mike Livak, Squaw Valley’s Senior Vice President, just walked out of the Unofficial office after informing us that we are “pulling shit out of our ass” and that the Funitel will ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Tarp Surfing – Get Barreled In Your Back Yard | Urban Surfing is Mega Viral – 3 Million Views & Counting
Tarp surfing is the wave sweeping the nation. NO more flat days… now you can get barreled everyday! Can’t even get to the water? Not a problem. You can still ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Freeskiing World Championships ….. FWT Kirkwood. Pics, Video, and Radness…. You need to watch this video.
This past weekend the Freeskiing World Tour held their final event, The Freeskiing World Championships down in Kirkwood, CA. Kirkwood has arguably the gnarliest venue on the FWT tour. The ... Read More
April 10, 2012
Better Off Dead – How to Ski | Classic Ski Clip
“All you got to do is go that way really fast. If something gets in your way, TURN!” - Monique Junot
April 11, 2012
One More Powder Day This Season!
With temperatures in Salt Lake City around 80°F today, it was hard to even think about skiing or snow. Most people had their minds set on hiking, biking, and climbing ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Nick Ennen vs. The Falls: Agua Please /// Winch Wake skating
Skip to 1:20 for the action. Agua Please, Episode 9: Private Reserve. This week, “Agua Please” cruises across the northwest checking out some of the best private lakes on the ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Tahoe = Started Snowing @ 5am | Trace of New Snow So Far…Much More On Way
The snow started in Tahoe at about 5am this morning. We’ve gotten less than an inch on the valley floor in Squaw and it’s currently snowing. It’s currently snowing very ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Is Skiing TOO popular?
Are you experiencing the same thing at your local moutain? Too many people doing what you love, skiing your lines and doing your favorite activity? I am of the concern ... Read More
April 11, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – Early Ups on Granite
On our way back up the lift we noticed Granite Peak glowing in the glory of the morning sun. It was audible time. Along with Squaw skier Ben Paciotti, Rylan ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Where The Hell Do I Attach My Ski Pass?
Although the wrong ways are more commonly and blatantly displayed by new skiers, it is actually a question that everyone and every pro alike grapples with. That is: where the ... Read More
April 11, 2012
JP Auclair | Pure Powder Skiing | The Kind We All Know
It is that time of the season when people have thrown down on the gnarliest of gnar for months and are beginning to release their season edits that depict all ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Isenseven Drops “Fools Gold” Teaser | Epic As Usual
If you don’t know who Isenseven is then you’re probably not a snowboarder, nor have you ever seen a snowboard film that truly encases what it means to have fun ... Read More
April 11, 2012
The Ten Most Hated Skiers of All Time
Oscar Wilde once said, “There is only one thing in life worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” In a Country song Brad Pasley sings, “The ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Kirkwood Freeskiing World Tour | More Highlights (and Lowlights)
While we reported on the shenanigans of the Freeskiing World Tour at Kirkwood yesterday, here’s another video if you didn’t get enough action. While conditions were, er, variable, at the ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Music Brings Old Man Back to LIFE
This clip left me clapping and cheering out loud while sitting in my house by myself last night. This old man is nearly “unresponsive & unalive” before he listens ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Warmest March on Record for US | Over 15,000 Records Broken – Global Warming?
Uploaded by NOAAVisualizations According to NOAA scientists at the National Climatic Data Center (http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/), record and near-record breaking temperatures dominated the eastern two-thirds of the nation and contributed to the warmest ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Tahoe Storm Downgraded…but not much | Winter Storm Watch Downgraded Thurs-Fri to 10-18” Above 7,000 ft
The Winter Storm Watch issued for Lake Tahoe yesterday said we were expecting 1-2 feet above 7,000 feet. The Winter Storm Watch issued today is saying 10-18 inches above 7,000 feet. Not too ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Daily Dose Of Tourist Falling On His Face Footage
The therapeutic benefits of watching a video clip of an inexperienced skier crashing very hard on a weekly basis are very real and calculable. The laughing is good, the resulting ego-boost is good, ... Read More
April 11, 2012
Boring Life? | Try This Race
Perhaps you recall the last epic race hosted by The Adventurists and blogged about here on Unofficial, the Ice Run across Siberia on old Ural motorbikes. It looked fun, albiet chilly. ... Read More
April 11, 2012
The 20 Deepest Snowpacks in North America
This is a report on the deepest snowpacks at ski resorts in North America that are currently open as of April 11th, 2012. The Snow Clearly Fell in the Northwest ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Polar Bear Prank | Best Snow Camping Prank Ever?
While filming in polar bear country, Jeremy Jones and friends found themselves pranking their young cinematographer Dan Gibeau while camping in the arctic circle to film for their two year film project ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Shooting From the Hip | Blower Pow & Blue Sky | Last Weekend was Amazing @ Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb still has pow – where as most other ski resorts in North America have begun their closing ceremony complete with beach parities and slush cups. Here’s a video ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Pre-Powder Primer | Base Re-set Underway | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | April 11, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | Down in town the white stuff has been flying all day long yet with very little accumulation to actually show for it. Head up to the ... Read More
April 12, 2012
19-Year-Old Red Bull Surfer Paddling into JAWS in Maui
Props to Kai Lenny for paddling into Jaws at this size. A lot of guys are towing into Jaws these days, but you don’t see many paddlers. Especially 19-year-old paddlers. ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Lake Tahoe Ski Resort CLOSING Dates
All of the ski resorts in Lake Tahoe are closing soon. A few (Alpine, Kirkwood, Heavnely, Homewood) resorts are reopening for weekend operations after closing daily operations. Make sure you ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Roner Vision | Skiing POW in Haines Alaska
Erik Roner just finished shooting for the newest TGR film with Seth Morrison up in Haines, Alaska. He is now off to do some more skiing and filming in Valdez. ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Helis, Sleds, Touring | The Search For The Holy Grail
By: Shaun Gillis The old debate of which is best helis, sleds or touring? And which should be allowed where? Touring gets off pretty easy; since there is little impact ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Touring Thompson Pass: A Few Photos from Alaska
In March and April, Thompson Pass, AK just might offer the best skiing in the world. The past two weeks have been pretty incredible up here, with plenty of high ... Read More
April 13, 2012
Skiing The Cross | Mt. Tallac Video And Photo Tour
April is always a crazy time of year around Tahoe, a time when you can go from blower pow, to wet mank, to beautiful corn all in the same week ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Tonite’s Tahoe Storm FURTHER Downgraded | Down to Only 8”-12” Above 7,000 Feet
What we feared would happen is happening. Once they start downgrading a storm, it usually continues. This storm is no exception. The advisory level has now been degraded from a ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Powder has Returned to the Wasatch | Matt Heffernan March Edit
With 12 new inches of the goods reported last night at Snowbird and Alta today should be the best day on the hill in recent memory. I hope all the ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Skiing IS On Redman’s Radar
Redman (yeah the rapper) gives big ups to Henrik Harlaut. You should know that Henrik skis park very well and also that he has the nickname E-Dollo. Otherwise, I am not sure ... Read More
April 13, 2012
April Powder May Bring Smiles
Well some people have been “over it” and keep saying this season stinks. These are the type of people who do not know how to have good time with what ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Where In The World Do You Want To Be For The Next 10 Days? | Whistler, B.C. Canada, North America, Planet Earth
The Telus Fest is kicking off tomorrow and this is a taste of what might go down. Some skiing and some flippy-spins probably. Maybe a double cork or a tripple. ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Squaw AM Report = 5”-17” Inches of New Snow & Upper Mountain on Wind Hold
That little storm last night dropped some real snow. Today is lookin’ like a great weekday KT storm day. There should be some deep pockets of snow up there. We’re ... Read More
April 13, 2012
Ice Climbing /// Sportlife SAGA 2: ICE – Tim Emmett
The Sportlife Saga is about three elements of nature: Water, Ice and Snow. The story of the element ice is told by Tim Emmet. Armed with two axes he pushes ... Read More
April 12, 2012
Mt. Baker POW sessions #4 – The infinity Winter continues
Mt. Baker has been a great place to be this winter. With the most recorded snowfall ever in March this year, it just seems like winter does not want to ... Read More
April 13, 2012
Unofficial Boys Almost Caught in LARGE Avalanche | Unsurvivable Slide
Words By: Miles Clark This avalanche occurred on February 11th, 2012 in the backcountry of the Japanese Alps in Hakuba, Japan. We’d just received a big snowfall on top of ... Read More
April 13, 2012
What is Cuter Than a Baby Polar Bear?
April 13, 2012
Something You Don’t See Everyday: Skiers, Slednecks And Knuckle Draggers Launching A Kicker…At The Same Time…From Opposite Directions!!!
Backflipping, super man, no handed snowmobilers launching from one direction. PLUS Backflipping, 720 throwing, mute grabbing skiers and riders sending it from the opposite direction. PLUS Pig roasts, scantily ... Read More
April 13, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Lagunitas Now Heading East To Chicago
On the heels of New Belgium’s announcement that they are expanding East and building a brewery in Asheville, NC, Tony McGee, owner/founder of Lagunitas Brewing Co. in Petaluma, CA announced ... Read More
April 13, 2012
April Squaw Pow…. Locals Only… Conditions and VIDEO report.
Today was a good day at Squaw and there was nobody here. Nobody on KT, Shirley, Red Dog, Far East, and nobody on Squaw Creek. Not one person it seemed ... Read More
April 13, 2012
Check Out Last Years Videos from the TELUS Fest & Get Ready for Tomorrow
Check out some of Last Years Videos. It All Starts Tomorrow… Stay tuned for Festival videos on Unofficial Whistler. There is no better place to be during the month of ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Zack Giffin Teeing Off Near Haines Alaska With Sweetgrass | Hike Not Heli
Zack Giffin kills it, there’s no question. He’s a well-rounded skier and a hard worker. Don’t believe me? Check out this video from his latest trip outside of Haines, Alaska ... Read More
April 14, 2012
“I’ve only ever had a SPEED suit while I’m partying” | Freeride Coach + Skinny Skis + Guns = Funny
The Mammoth Invitational 2012 is here! From fun races to full-tilt parties this event has something for everyone. There’s even a Biathlon – cross-country skiing with guns… Is there a ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Friday the 13th at Mammoth | DEEP and LIGHT Makes for a Freaky Good Time
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS VIDEO | Was today the best pow day of the season? As DEEP and light as the snow was one could certainly make a very strong case. On ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Fire and Ice | Ski Breakdancing
It’s time for some ski dancing on the slopes. Breakdancing on the slopes, specifically. Fire and Ice or Feuer und Eis is a German Ski movie released in 1986. Like many sports film ... Read More
May 13, 2012
Picking Up on the Chairlift | From a Female Point of View.
By -Magee Walker (and yes her Real name is Magee) As a female resident of Whistler, I have experienced the art of the pick-up in a variety of scenarios. For ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Urban Side | Paragliding On and Around Buildings
URBAN PARAGLIDING When paragliding in the sky gets boring after a few hours, why not do it in the streets and between buildings? That’s exacxtly what Jean Baptiste Chandelier did. The ... Read More
April 15, 2012
A Better Day Than Yours | Skiing, Climbing, BASE, and Paragliding
Roch Malnuit and Matt Gerdes are two multi talented human beings and the Chamonix valley is a perfect playground for them to utilize their skills. With a lift to the ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Last day of Skiing in Aspen is TOMORROW!
Tomorrow, April 15th, will be the closing day for Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain and Snowmass. Unfortunately, due to an unseasonably warm and dry spring, Highlands Mountain was forced to ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Jackson Boys Party Skiing in AK
Trying to finish off this mediocre season properly, a crew of Jackson residents headed up to Haines, AK to find some goods. Blue skies and a bit of fresh along ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Conditions Report | April 12th & 13th
Little Cottonwood Canyon has been going off the last 2 days! The atmosphere is always rich with excitement and powder fever when the weatherman is wrong in a good way. ... Read More
April 15, 2012
HOT DOG…the movie Trailer | The Best Ski Movie of All-Time?
“The movie that defies the forces of gravity…sanity…and good taste.” “Experience all the ducking, flipping, chugging, jumping, sliding, gliding, speeding action you can take…and THAT’s just in the Hot Tub.” ... Read More
April 15, 2012
DRINKING BEER MAKES MEN SMARTER!!!
Researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago conducted an experiment where they tested if beer drinking can help males solve brain-teasers. Here is what they found. nydailynews.com: They found that ... Read More
April 15, 2012
“Relatively Unknown” | NuuLife Cinema’s 2011 Intersection Submission | TWSSF
Here’s NuuLife Cinema’s submission for Intersection last year at the 2011 TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival. The short film follows four of Whistlers popular up and coming photographers and ... Read More
April 16, 2012
World’s Largest Rope Swing /// Swinging thru Corona Arch- Behind the Scenes Look
Possibly the coolest thing most people will never get to do. The G forces on that swing must be pretty high. Love the POV angles from the Go Pro, and ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Gear Review | Best Socks Ever! | POINT6
Point6 promises a better wool sock. Point6 socks are the most comfortable, most durable merino wool socks you can own. They even guarantee it! Optimum body temperature is essential for ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Update | Snowbird’s Proposed Mountain Coaster
In light of recent compromises and a potential re-wording of the Foothills and Canyons Overlay Zone ordinance, Snowbird may after all be able to build a mountain coaster. Due to ... Read More
April 15, 2012
Ladies Tee? | Should Women Get Their Own Course for Slopestyle
By: Alexandra Nychka Lately there’s been some debate brewing about whether or not women should get their own courses for slopestyle events. Two talented ladies who seem to rock almost every ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Squaw-Alpine Connect OPEN for 1st Time Ever TOMORROW
Tomorrow, we will legally leave Squaw’s boundary for the first time and more importantly, get to ski some of the mysterious White Wolf zone for the first time ever. We’ve ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Unofficial Networks Beanie | Gear Review
Rare items are sought after and often expensive. The Unofficial Networks pom-pom beanie is rare, YES, and sought after, CERTAINLY. Expensive? Not yet. This is simply a fantastic item of ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Vail Finalizes Kirkwood Deal for $18 Million
Vail has officially finalized their purchase of Kirkwood ski resort in California for $18 million. Shareholders of seller Kirkwood Mountain Development, including that company’s CEO David Likins and CFO Nathan ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Vail (Fail): Best Conditions Ever! | Grassy, Rocky, and Empty
Vail catches a lot of heat here at Unofficial. Maybe it’s the mega-corporation vibe. Maybe it’s the $25/day parking. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s because it’s flat, crowded and overrated. ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Not yet closed season @Snowbird | condition news by KSL | まだ終わらないスノーバード
Snowbird, Utah not yet done for season. Please watch web news. — here !! Today’s condition was a couple of inch fresh snow and wind snow. Many place covered snow ... Read More
April 16, 2012
INSANE Snowmobile Underflip 180 | Jerry Fredriksson Stomps Uphill Trick With Style
Ever taken huge air on your sled? Ever done a backflip on your sled? Ever done a 180 on your sled? Okay, now take all of these, put ‘em together ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Squaw Valley Renaissance PHASE 2 VIDEO | Replacement of High Camp and Links Chairlifts
There are rumors floating around that the Granite Chief chair will not be replaced due to Squaw losing big money this season. We aren’t sure if the new Granite chair ... Read More
April 16, 2012
School or Ski? | Is it Better to go to College or be a Ski Bum?
The decision of what to do after high school is rough for lots of people. For a someone really passionate about skiing it can be even tougher. The hard core ... Read More
April 16, 2012
TELUS Festival Day 1 | Big Hip Contest
Its Telus Festival time in Whistler and for those who don’t know that means 10 days of contest, events, free concerts and of course parties! This Saturday April 15th was ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Jackson Holes Last BIG DUMP #1 /// First BOX – March 19th
March 19th Jackson got some much needed snow. After 3 days of skiing in the soft, sun drenched corn, it was time for the snow to come back. I was starting ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Mt. Baker Conditions Report /// April 15 – Last Day for Park
Sunday April 15, 2012. Mt. Baker is now in weekend operations for the month of April. Today was the last day of the Pinky Park being open, and it was sunny ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Best of Web 2 – From the crazy to the INSANE /// multisport madness
From the crazy to the insane “best of web 2″ brings you the best highlight reel of the sickest HD content on the web. Get ready for a fast, heartpumping ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Super Frenchie Matthias Giraud Ski Base Jump | Pow Shredding Into Big Air
Matthias Giraud, AKA the Super Frenchie, is at it again. This time, shredding some pow into some big, big air. Yes, you have to wait for the action for a ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Super Funny Chicks eating SH!T /// Girls Summer Fail Compilation 2011
Dude, what is better then girls in bikinis eating shit? ……………. Nothing really, chicks falling off rope-swings, pole dancing, the best one (the dresser falls on the chick), under-rotation, over rotation, u name it ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Squaw-Alpine Connect = *POSTPONED*
We’ve just found out that the Squaw-Alpine interconnect will be Postponed. It was scheduled to happen today. The mountains are all ready and the cat tracks are in, but something ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Apocalypse Snow 1983! | Monoskiing on Fire, Skydiving from Hang Gliders, Hucking Cliffs in Whitewater Rafts!
The original Apocalypse Snow (1983) If you’re a lifelong dedicated skier, chances are you’ve seen footage of it sometime. The first in a trilogy of 1980s films by French filmmaker Didier ... Read More
April 16, 2012
ENTIRE Red Bull SUPERNATURAL Broadcast | Watch Now on UnofficialNetworks.com
The Red Bull Supernatural was epic to say the least. Now you can watch the full broadcast right here right now on Unofficial Networks.
April 16, 2012
KT BACKCOUNTRY GATE | Squaw’s First Backcountry Gate! Official Word From Squaw
Here is the official word from Squaw Valley concerning the new “soon to be OPEN” KT Backcountry Gate. OFFICIAL WORD FROM SQUAW: Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley, in conjunction with ... Read More
April 16, 2012
5th Annual TRAINS Event by High Fives Foundation
to help spread the mission of the non-profit. Volkl Skis, Marker Bindings, Alpine Meadows, and Squaw Valley supported this event that brought Nick Goepper, Parker White, Michelle Parker, Danny Toumarkine, ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Indian Man Devotes Life To Plant A Forest | 1360 Acres
In 1979 there a large devastating flash flood in the Assam Region of India. After the waters receded, Jadav “Mulai” Payeng found snakes everywhere that had died in the heat, ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Lindsey Vonn OWES $1.7 Million in BACK TAXES
Lindsey Vonn owes $1,705,437 in back taxes to the federal government. The IRS has filed a tax lien against Lindsey Vonn & her former husband Thomas Vonn. ... Read More
April 16, 2012
Supermarket Sweep | What is the Cheapest Grocery Store in Whistler?
By -Magee Walker I was warned when I moved to Whistler that groceries up here are more expensive than groceries in Vancouver. Newly poor, I sought advice on which grocery ... Read More
April 16, 2012
The 2011/12 Ski/Board Season is Almost Over | Does That Freak You Out?
If you’re a snow freak, this should be freaking you out right about now. The 2011/12 ski season is almost over. In many places throughout the West, we aren’t ... Read More
April 17, 2012
NEW | 2012 Brain Farm Digital Cinema Reel
The guys at Brain Farm do everything better than everyone else. Their cinematography is out of this world. I think they have more fun than us! … Their highlight reel has: ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Opens Today!
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Opens today, April 17th. This route is a system of trams, funiculars, buses, and trolleys that traverse some huge mountains between Toyama to Nagano prefectures. ... Read More
April 17, 2012
23BACKFLIPS – The New Guy at Squaw
Howdy! I’m Rob Thomas, the new reporter on the block here at UnofficialSquaw. I am now “Officially Unofficial”. Maybe I should trademark that. Someone could use it on a website ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Lindsey Vonn Pays $1.7 Million in Back Taxes
Lindsey Vonn was quick to move on this one. Rightly so, huh? She must have a little cash laying around. Can you image paying $1.7 million cash to anyone for ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Two Ski Poles for $60 | “You Get Good Deal”
How many ski poles did you break this winter? Sick Stickz is celebrating spring with a SKI POLE SALE. You can get two pairs of ski poles (any length) a ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Still Great in Valdez, AK
This spring has been all time up in Alaska. Not only has a massive amount of snow provided a great base, but the weather has been unusually clear for ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Brain Farm 2012 Cinema Reel | 4 Minutes Of Straight Epicness
When it comes to action sports cinema, Brain Farm is the who’s who for amazing shots and movies that are sure to get you stoked. They know how to move ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Q: Is There Anything Better Than Skiing Spines in Alaska? | A: Nope
It’s Alaska time and these video are gonna (hopefully) keep pouring in. It snowed like never before all winter right up until heli season in early March. Since early March ... Read More
April 17, 2012
TELUS Festival Day 2 | Boarderstyle
Sunday April 15th was the second annual Monster Energy Shred Show Boarderstyle. This event was created last year and it combines the speed of boardercross with some mandatory freestyle. Competitors ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Tanner Hall Shows Extreme Skiing To The World | On “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” Tomorrow Night
HBO’s mainstream series, Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel is airing an episode on extremem skiing April 17 at 10pm EST. This is the show’s trailer and as you can see T Hall ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Skiing, in Mexico?
Skiing, in Mexico!? Yep, you heard that right. Skiing in Mexico! Iztaccihuatl 17,159′ and Pico De Orizaba 18,491′ are just two of Mexico’s skiable peaks. Frozen Salsa, a film by David Rasmussen, follows ... Read More
April 17, 2012
TELUS Festival Day 3 | Snowboard Slopestyle
April 16th Whistler held the second TTR Event of the Telus Festival the Snowboard Slopestyle. The course was set up on Blackcomb’s Black park. As they say in Whistler, if ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Jackson Holes Last Big Dump #2 /// Zero Gravity POW
March 19th 2012. This was a day to remember for sure. This is the 2nd of 4 videos all from the same day Monday March 19th. Here is my second run, ... Read More
April 18, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – Tweezer Couloir
The Line of the Week Point’s North Touring Camp – Chugach Mountains, Alaska Tweezer Couloir Last week I had the great fortune of spending a week with Points North’s Heli-Assisted ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Squaw-Alpine Connect CLOSED Again Today | Wet Avalanche Danger
The Squaw-Alpine Connect was closed once again today. It was expected to open monday, announced to open today, and hopefully will be open tomorrow. Today the concern was wet snow ... Read More
April 18, 2012
George Rodney – The Unofficial Pick from IFSA
We are pleased to announce George Rodney as our last “The Unofficial Pick” for this season and the overall IFSA Junior Series champ! Athlete Name: George Williamson Rodney Freeride Program ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Squaw conditions report and VIDEO.. if you stayed at home you missed out. Watch why.
Today was supposed to be the day (2nd day) that the traverse between Squaw and Alpine was open. Again, it didn’t open. It sounds like Estelle Bowl at Alpine never ... Read More
April 17, 2012
THIS IS GNARLY | Jaws Kitesurfed | Dude Nearly Swallowed
This is professional surfer and kitesurfer Niccolo Porcella kitesurfing Jaws for the first time ever. We strive to be in the ‘white room’ skiing, but this ‘white room’ looks a ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Biking Down The Alps | Some Control Required
If you do something cool and extreme today, then chances are it will no longer be cool or extreme tomorrow. Action sports are in that “holy sh*t progression is fast” ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Awesome Spring Skiing Vid- Bikini Clad Montana Women
This is a great edit courtesy of Big Sky Resort with not only lots of straight skis and old school tricks but more importantly bikini clad Montana talent. There is pole ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Tahoe Deep With Jeremy Jones and Crew [Outside Television]
Outsidetelevision.com brings us this look at “Tahoe Deep” With Jeremy Jones. A collaboration between legendary snowboarder Jeremy Jones and the award winning production specialists Teton Gravity Research instill The Deeper ... Read More
April 17, 2012
Olympics Wants Same Judges For Both Freeskiing And Snowboarding In Sochi
During the Olympics Billions of dollars are spent in all aspects of the massive event. It has never seemed to me that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been overly eager ... Read More
April 18, 2012
More Brain Farm | Using Drone Helicopters for Filming
Attention action sports film companies. ! ! Give Up ! ! -because Brain Farm mounted a Cineflex to a remote control heli that can fly 140 mph and reach 18,000 feet. ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Top Fries of Whistler | Investigative Research
By Magee Walker I like fries, and so do many people. Most places in my price range offer a fry selection of sorts, but not all fries are created equal. ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Ted Ligety Crash In AK | Tumbles Off Cliff
This is what Ted Ligety had to say about the video of his Alaska crash, and obviously it describes what you see in the video better than I can: “I ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Strength in Numbers Trailer | “The Art of Flight” with Bikes
Even if you don’t bike this will get you stoked. Anthill films and of course Red Bull bring you Strength in Numbers due out in May. From anthillfilms.com: Viewed at a ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Summer 2012 Long-Range Weather Forecast – Farmers Almanac
Summer 2012 Long-Range Weather Forecast from the Farmers Almanac. The Farmers Almanac has just released their Long-Range 2012 Summer Outlook. Farmers Almanac: No doubt about it, the past year has brought ... Read More
April 18, 2012
More From Alaska: Mike Barney Charging
Tired of seeing stoke from Alaska while you’re skiing slush in the lower 48? Its about time to get up here and see what its all about. This video features ... Read More
April 18, 2012
If Only Every Mountain Biking Video was Shot Like This…
Summertime anyone? Mountain biking? Too early? Ah, you’ll be alright. This video will make you wanna mountain bike…even if you don’t mountain bike. I don’t mountain bike, and it makes ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Tahoe = Record High Temps This Weekend | 70F on Sat, 71F on Sun
15-20 degrees above normal is a lotta degrees above normal… This just might be our first hint that summer is coming. As little as 7 days ago, it was cold ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Jeb Corliss TV Interview | Maybe He IS Nuts? | Is Jeb on “Charlie Sheen” Drug in Interview?
We’ve all been infatuated with wingsuit extraordinaire Jeb Corliss for a while now. His flight through a hole in a mountain in China got us turned on. His “Grinding ... Read More
April 18, 2012
State of the Alaskan Backcountry 2012 | PNH Heli-Touring Wrap Up | Chugach Mountains, Cordova, AK
It’s hard to believe a month has already come and gone up here in Alaska. While I’m completely stoked to get back home to springtime in the “Range of Light”, ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Rumor Has It…Winter Is Over | Squaw Weekend Wrap Up | Winter Pow to Summer Sun In 48 Hours
Rumor has it April in Tahoe can be better than winter in most places…so long as you ignore the fact things are baked within two hours of the sun popping. ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Skeaster Sunday in MT | Beautiful Lines by the Bridger Brigade
Axle Peterson not only has one of the coolest names in all of freeskiing, he also knows how to put together a hell of an edit. Ax Man and his ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Welcome Braden Dean to the Team
Braden Dean was born near the ocean, did time on the prairies and came of age in the mountains while following the misguided teachings of the Voleurz family. Called super ... Read More
April 20, 2012
2012 Praxis Skis Blowout Sale | Use the Unofficial Coupon Code Inside for a Bigger Discount!!!
Lake Tahoe based Praxis Skis are “handcrafted in the Sierra Nevada Mountains”. Owner and operator Keith O’Meara has been at it for a few years now, and along with his ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Snowmobile Alaska Extreme Session – floaty kickers, highmarking, and sick airs
Snowmobile Alaska Extreme Session. Some guys have fun doing extreme stuff with their snowmobiles in alaska, other people just talk about it. These guys are straight killin it ! These are some ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Girls like Snowboarders More Than Premier League Soccer Players…
Ladies, would you rather date a Primer League soccer player, a professional musician, or a snowboarder? Kinda neat that Snowboarders are voted more “fanciable” to chicks in Oz than musicians ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Nine Queens 2012 | Highlight Clip
Hell to the yes! These fellow girl rippers present to you guys hopefully the best ever segment in female freeskiing history. Enjoy 4 minutes of pure eyecandy! Lawndart front flips – and an ... Read More
April 20, 2012
What the @#$# is Intersection?
Wet everything, sore muscles, crashed sleds, worn out gear, broken bones, broken boards, dead batteries, Missing memory cards, big helicopters, small helicopters, hard jumps, death cookies, rails, wall rides, hard ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Pennsylvania Brewery Discovers Ancient Beer Cellar In Their Basement
On Monday during a demolition of a basement wall, members of the Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh, PA discovered something pretty amazing: a 19th century lagering cave from the long defunct ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Dean Potter: Focus – Dean Potter walking slacklines, climbing, and jumping off stuff.
Dean Potter walking slacklines, climbing, and jumping off stuff. This dude is insanely good. Takes some serious talent, balls, and meditative thought. A real look into what it is to ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Smoking Weed & Skiing – A Winning California Combination?
Happy 4/20 to all the cannabis loving happy people out there. Of course, today is also Hitler’s birthday, the anniversary of the gulf oil spill and Columbine shooting so it’s a weird day ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Squaw Local/World Cup Skier, Travis Ganong, Filming with Warren Miller in Alaska
words and photos by Travis Ganong (yes, he took these pics of himself skiing from the heli) Wow we nailed it with the timing here in AK! For three days ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Wishing It Was January – JaPOW At It’s Finest
With spring in full swing, and soft snow becoming harder and harder to find, it is about time for a mid winter flashback. This video, courtesy of Jon Ramstedt, was primarily ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Tim Swartz Season Rewind | Alaska Spines, Jackson Cliffs, and Montana Hucks
Tim Swartz, of Moonlight Basin Freeskiing World Tour Qualifier Fame, was kind enough to put together a “rewind” edit of his season. From spines in Alaska, to S&S Couloir in ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Himalayan Glaciers Are Growing, Not Receding | Global What?
Regardless of what your views on Climate Change are or aren’t, it’s a known fact that our glaciers are melting at an alarming rate. One of the greatest examples of ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Coachella Slip n’ Slide Fail
Coachella Slip n’ Slide Fail Banshee Bungies are typically used for urban rail missions but in this clip the Banshee Bungie pull results to an all time Fail. * She got up ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Roadwarriors Chasing Pow – Europe and the Alps had a great year!
As we all know this years powder in the alps was something nobody wanted to miss. The Roadwarriors Michael Macho, Basti Rittig, Max Horn and Steve Krijbolder for sure didn’t ... Read More
April 20, 2012
“Wake Up” – Capri Studios Intersection Edit
This was one of my favourite videos of the event, with some of the best snowboarding and awesome special effects. Make sure you watch it right to the end to ... Read More
April 21, 2012
Mammoth Springfest 2012 | Pond Skim, Live Music, Comps, Bikinis, Beach Weather and More | Better Than Coachella?
Looking for a last-minute reason to make a last-minute trip up to the slopes this weekend? How about Mammoth Springfest 2012? Yes, it’s definitely spring and yes, Mammoth is not ... Read More
April 21, 2012
Bear Grylls Paraglides Higher Than Everest
People have mixed thoughts of Bear Grylls, and ‘sellout’ is the most common criticism. Say what you want, but the man’s name is Bear and he does some bad ass ... Read More
April 21, 2012
When Jumping Through Flaming Rings, Do So Shirtless… But On Snow
I’m no mathematician, but I do know that in order to jump through an object it must be larger than you. Also, this is still a critical and unchanging law ... Read More
April 20, 2012
S%$t Girls Say…at Squaw
Following the wildly successful Sh*t Skier Girls Say, Sky Rondenet Media made their own video clip S%$t Girls Say…at Squaw I thought it would be fun to reproduce a shit skier girls say video ... Read More
April 21, 2012
Unofficial Caption Contest
Whomever gives this photo the BEST caption will win a *new* Unofficial Hat. #1 Hat to best Facebook caption. #2 Hat to best Website caption.
April 18, 2012
VIDEO: June Mountain is Finished… for 2012 | Snowboarders Destroy Park on Closing Day
And that’s a wrap for June Mountain for 2012… Really?! It’s that time of year already? Yes, Sunday, April 15 was closing day for June. The not-so-good news: June Mountain’s ... Read More
April 18, 2012
Las Leñas Purchases NEW Chairlift
Unofficial Networks has obtained this official email from Valle de Las Leñas. On a historical occasion, Valle de Las Leñas is pleased to inform you about the purchase of a ... Read More
April 19, 2012
JETMAN- The Dream of Flying | Personal Jet Pack Flying
Who hasn’t wondered what it’s like to soar with the birds. While wing suits and base jumping has gotten us closer to flight, a new jet pack and wing system ... Read More
April 19, 2012
The North Face Masters at Snowbird | Unofficial Photos
Photos and words: Diane Harrington Shannan Yates has once again taken first place at her home mountain of Snowbird in the last stop of the North Face Masters of Snowboarding. ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Get These Kids On Skis | Hardcore Parkour
Parkour is like P-Diddy. It used to be freestyle walking, then Parkour, then freerunning, and maybe urban jumpin’, street stuntn’, jumpy McFlip-walkin’, snowless park skiing, and certainly more to come. ... Read More
April 19, 2012
NPR Marketplace: Colorado corporations buy Tahoe ski resorts
Companies from Colorado bring jobs and capital to Lake Tahoe’s ski industry, but also higher prices and local dissent. by Jeff Tyler Marketplace for Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Transcript Kai Ryssdal: Given ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Don’t Look Like a Chump @ the 1st BBQ of the Season | How to Tap a Keg with Devin
It either is or is not okay that summer is coming. If you’re a true ski bum, you likely haven’t seen a girl with less than 3 layers on in ... Read More
April 18, 2012
5 Rapid Fire, Hideously NAKED Backflips | Shane McConkey Tribute
5 naked backfllips in a row? Then 3 more naked tricksters? All off the same jump in bounds at a ski resort? G.N.A.R. At this point in the year, it ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Top Quality Rain Pow | Snowbird Conditions Report 4-18-2012
Today was a day that most people stayed away from the mountain. Most people made a mistake. There was top quality Rain Pow to be had at Snowbird today and ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Silverton CO, USA with Fischer Freeski
Fischer Freeski team takes a trip to Silverton, USA. Here is what they found. Riders: Jeff Annetts (Jackson Hole, WY, USA) Tyler Horne (Jackson Hole, WY, USA) Matt Heffernan ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Cornucopia of Corn Crystal Clusters | Unofficial Mammoth Conditions Report | April 18, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | It’s that time of year again… bikinis, board-shorts, bump-lines, and that all too familiar sound of boards swishing and slashing thru the sweet spring corn. Some ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Humans Are Stupid – Daily Video Reminder | Alta, UT Rope Tow Wedgie
Want a rope tow wedgie? No, neither do I. Want to get a good laugh at the expense of someone else getting a rope tow wedgie? Yeah, that’s more like ... Read More
April 19, 2012
TELUS Festival Day 4 | Duel Moguls | Snowboarders + Snowbladers
Tuesday April 18th brought the last snowboard contest of the 2012 Telus Festival in Whistler BC. The last event was the Monster Energy’s Mogul Duel where snowboarders race the clock ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Sit Skier Sends It BIG at World Pond Skimming Championships
“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal”…Henry Ford Watch to the end. The STOKE on Daniel’s face post launch is ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Pillows, Pillows and POW! | Life Unbound Episode 4
Telemark power couple Weston Deutschlander and Shaun Raskin are at it again the the final installment of their Life Unbound series. Over the course of this season Weston and Shaun ... Read More
April 19, 2012
This Year vs. Last Year vs. Average Year | Lake Tahoe Snow Totals
March and April really were huge for Tahoe. Without all the snow that fell during those two months, we’da been hurting pretty bad and it really coulda been the worst ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Mainline Park RETURNS to Squaw Valley… kind of…
After much demand and public outcry, Squaw Valley has built the Mainline Terrain Park once again! Two huge jumps and a quarter pipe. It’s baller fo’ sho’. “The Mainline terrain ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Dubsatch Alaska Trip Episode 2
In mid-January as the winter in Utah seemed to have forgotten to show up for the year, three members of the Dubsatch collective took matters into their own hands and headed to ... Read More
April 19, 2012
NPR: The World’s Deadliest Glacier
In Kashmir Conflict Zone, The Glacier Is The Enemy Pakistani soldiers work Wednesday at the site of an avalanche that buried 140 people, including 129 soldiers, April 7 on the ... Read More
April 19, 2012
“Il Castello” Hips, Rails, Quarter Pipes and HUGE JUMPS // Best Video of the YEAR??
Suzuki Nine Nights goes off in Mottolino, Livigno, Italy. Suzuki, really? Who knew they were in the game of promoting the free skiing lifestyle? Its a good thing ... Read More
April 19, 2012
Awkward Photos of Skiing Celebrities [BNQT]
This collection of Awkward Celebrity Skiing Photos comes to us from BNQT.com Nothing equalizes the celebrity elite with the ever-so-normal masses than the comparison of skiing photos versus their high fashion ... Read More
April 19, 2012
2011-12 Highlight Reel w/ Xavier de Le Rue | Alaska, Europe, Japan
Xavier de Le Rue is the best big mountain snowboarder there is. A highlight reel of him and his buddies teeing off on the best snow in the best locations ... Read More
April 19, 2012
4FRNT Twisted Sister Event at Kirkwood | Sick Trickery
The good folks at 4FRNT took over the Cirque at Kirkwood after the FWT event wrapped up and had their own freeskiing comp. There are some dope tricks thrown by ... Read More
April 20, 2012
EMERGEN-C: The Smart Alternative To Energy Drinks | The Unofficial Healthy Drink
Alacer’s Emergen-C is the best vitamin C fizzing drink. The scientifically balanced packets contain 1000 mg of vitamin C as 7 mineral ascorbates (ascorbic acid salts), B vitamins and 32 ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Jeff Patterson’s WSSF 2012 Pro Photo Showdown Slideshow
Stoked to see some good snowboard shots while you’re getting ready to head up the hill? Jeff Patterson killed it at the Whistler Ski and Snowboard Festival Pro Photo showdown ... Read More
April 20, 2012
Herd of Bears Kills 2 Women in Japan
An unknown number of Brown (Grizzly) Bears have escaped from their enclosures in a northern Japanese zoo/park today. This occurred in Northern Japan in an area known as Akita (378 ... Read More
April 21, 2012
Daron Rhalves Banzai, Patroller Style | 2012 Ski Patrol Olympics, Toboggan Races at Mammoth, CA
Sustain a serious injury skiing and you’ll want to get off the hill quick and into the care of medical specialists. That’s where the Ski Patrol Olympics come in hand, ... Read More
April 21, 2012
“Mammoth Lakes, California Faces Bankruptcy” | New York Times Article
This is bad news. Real bad news. Mammoth Lakes, CA is in a legal dispute with a developer that dates back to 1997. Mammoth Lakes just lost a law suit ... Read More
April 21, 2012
What’s Better Than Seeing One Person Almost Catch Fire? | Seeing Him Do It Again
My esteemed colleague Mr. Smails seems to have discovered a popular stunt in the utterly frigid and incredibly boring corners of the midwest (I am guessing from the activities that only come from a combination of cold ... Read More
April 22, 2012
Best of Timeline: Highlight Reel Shots with Xavier de le Rue, Candide Thovex, and Guido Perrini
This video compiles all of Guido Perrini’s best shots from the Timeline Missions over the past two seasons, and includes a few new shots as well. Riders are Xavier de ... Read More
April 22, 2012
When you grow up on video games…
When you grown up playing video games with snowboarders breakdancing in mid air and throwing triple backflips off of 9000′ jumps, the impossible starts to look a lot less impossible. ... Read More
April 22, 2012
Holy Bowly Event at Happo-One | Shredding Snow Bowls in Japan
Trouble viewing the video? Here is a direct link. Last week, the annual Holy Bowly event went down in Happo-One’s terrain park in Hakuba, Japan. Holy Bowly basically consists ... Read More
April 22, 2012
VIDEO: Travis Rice Rides Thru Natural Arch
Travis Rice uses deodorant. Degree deodorant to be exact. Degree has a new ad campaign called “Masters of Movement.” Whatever they are trying to sell us in the ... Read More
April 21, 2012
MARLEY Trailer | Documentary | Premieres Today on 4/20!
Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, ... Read More
April 22, 2012
The Science of Airborning | Voleurz Intersection Winning Edit | Art of Flight Parody
As part of the 2012 Whistler Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival, the Intersection film crew competition took off as usual and Mason Mashon and the Voleurz crew won first place ... Read More
April 22, 2012
Japanese King Of The Hill | Pent Up Aggression?
This is Botaoshi, a Japanese game played in military schools. From the looks of it, it’s capture the flag meets red rover, with some rugby thrown in and a bit of ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Meteor Hits Lake Tahoe Basin | Loud “Boom” Shakes Houses
At around 8am, a large boom was heard across Lake Tahoe, CA today. The North American Aerospace Defense Command has received reports of a meteor strike near Kingsbury Grade in ... Read More
April 22, 2012
Alta’s High Boy | The Steepest Party in Utah | Unofficial Photos
Words and Photos: Diane Harrington Closing day at Alta has always been a festive event ending with a big party on top of the “High Rustler”. This year was no ... Read More
April 22, 2012
Worst Interview Series Ever | Why! Snowboarder Mag Why!
Snowboarder Magazine really screwed up on this one. You know you have a problem when you can’t tell if it is a joke or real, but either way the Internview ... Read More
April 23, 2012
It’s park season!
The spring has sprung and it’s time to shred some park laps! Whistler Blackcomb has been killing it this year with their park building, especially on the Whistler side so ... Read More
April 23, 2012
TELUS Festival Day 7 | Ski Slopestyle finals
Friday April 20th At Telus Festival brought the fist of the WSI World Championship Skiing event to Whistler. After 2 days of practice the Ski Slopestyle went off! The Weather ... Read More
April 23, 2012
USC Renowned for Academics, Athletics, Parties, Beautiful Women and… Ski Bums? Ski Club Edit Crushing It
USC Ski and Snowboard Party in the Park 2 | Thanks to GoPro Guru Abe Kislevitz, USC’s Ski & Snowboard Club has been cranking out killer edits of their excursions up ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Awesome Utah Bike Edit | Get Pumped for Summer!
Elliot Davis is a frequent contributor to Unofficial Networks and when he sent me his buddy Daniel Riley’s bike edit from last season I was sure it would be pretty damn good. A ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Record Highs for Lake Tahoe This Weekend | 73ºF Saturday, 74ºF Sunday
This past weekend was even hotter than they’d forecasted. Damn near 75F in South Lake. How much longer is our snow gonna stay around with temps like this? NOAA.gov: A ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Photo & News Coverage of Meteor Strike Near Tahoe.
News Coverage of this Morning Meteor Strike in Tahoe from KTVN ktvn.com: A mysterious boom and rumbling had all eyes on the sky Sunday morning, and left people wondering what caused ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Reef Chile 2012 Competition – Who do I need to pay to be a judge?
Miss Reef is the annual contest to find the best model to represent Reef’s iconic bikini image to the world. This gallery is from the Miss Reef Chile 2012 contest ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Terje Haakonsen First Run at Red Bull Supernatural – Contour Edit
Complete Top to Bottom run of Terje Haakonsen’s first run at Red Bull Supernatural. The snowboard legend has a styley line with lots of big airs and smooth grabs. A small ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Miss Superpark Comp @ Squaw This Week
50 of the Earth’s top female snowboarders will be at Squaw Valley USA this week, Monday thru Thursday. They’ll be here for Miss Superpark #8. SOME OF THE BIG ... Read More
April 23, 2012
How Not to do Naked Doulbles in the Pipe | GNAR to Far
We’ve all seen it before, the hero going for glory with some display of naked shenanigans. Well here’s one more to add to the list, as this pipe skier goes ... Read More
April 24, 2012
VIDEO: If Only the Beach Was This Fun | Springfest 2012 Wrapup | Mammoth Conditions Report, April 23, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS VIDEO | How’s the weather at the beach these days? Word has it the “May-Gray” has come early this year. Well, up at Mammoth we really don’t have ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Epic Pow and Big Lines in Japan With Mark Virgin
This video is Mark Virgin’s compilation from the 2012 season in Japan. It is primarily shot in the Hakuba area, but also includes footage from Hokkaido. Not only does ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Rush – TWSSF 72 hour filmmaker showdown peoples choice winner
When Skip decides to leave slopestyle skiing and seek out a new kind of high, he discovers his family and friends are not on his side. Rush was made ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Eastern Sierra Conditions Report: Spring 2012 | Will Sonora & Tioga Pass Open This Weekend?
It’s not the spring season we’re used to in the Eastern Sierra, but there is high elevation snow to shred, and several rumors continue to float about Sonora and Tioga ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Eliel Hindert Goes F*ing Huge … Again | Another Superb Edit
For the last month I watched Eliel Hindert hibernate in the cave we call the Unofficial Whistler house and crank out his 2010/2011 season edit. His desk was filled with hard drives, ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Funstyle on Whistler park closing day
Matt Wainhouse has been dropping fun gopro edits all season. In this one he and Seth Stusser spend 40 seconds getting rad in the Whistler Park jump line on closing day. Lots ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Powdermania Interview With Nick Kowal of the Hakuba Powder Lodge
Powdermania.com just did an interview with Nick Kowal, owner of the Hakuba Powder Lodge. In the past few years, the Powder Lodge has gained a reputation for being the ... Read More
April 23, 2012
VIDEO: 80s Bikini Skiing @ Big Sky Montana
These guys claims this footage is from the 80s… There’s no way, right? This looks like modern footage of a retro ski day. “BSPN has always been ahead of the ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Surface Skis Takes You on a Moustache Ride | Watch the Opening Shots – Jealous –
While the true spirit of ski bum culture is impossible to put into just a few words. Absolutely nothing helps convey that lifestyle more than the tried and true pilgrimage ... Read More
April 23, 2012
What to Do On a Mountain While Not Skiing | Squaw Valley Spring Shenanigans
Spring has sprung, and by spring I mean full blown summer has invaded the Valley. If you missed this past weekend, you certainly didn’t miss any blower pow but you ... Read More
April 23, 2012
Lighting CLOSES Squaw Today | Get Off Lake Tahoe NOW!
Squaw Valley shut down today due to lightning strikes at about 2:30pm. “Lightning and thunder have us shut down for the day. If you are on the hill, time to ... Read More
April 24, 2012
FAST and DANGER – Nuulife Cinema’s Intersection edit
FAST and DANGER pretty much sums up what this edit is all about. The boys at Nuulife Cinema really held it down this year with some solid skiing, snowboarding and ... Read More
April 25, 2012
$1 Million To Any Woman Who Can Prove She Slept With Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow is both loved and hated, but alway seems to be in the news. He even had his stint of fame here on Unofficial while he was sighted with ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Dean Potter | Free Solo Slackline 6,000 Feet High
Dean Potter is a bad-ass and has proven it once again. Potter just crossed a slack-line stretched across the Enshi Grand Canyon in China. The span he crossed was about ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Unofficial Beer | The Silver Bullet | Van Damme in Coors Light Commercial
Coors Light, the World’s Most Refreshing Beer if your a girl that is in high school and 21. The third best-selling beer in the U.S. Coors Light’s unique frost-brewing process ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Double Frontflip Attempt | May Have Worked Had He Kept His Skis
When learning first single front flips and then ultimately doubles, they tell you to try and jump out of your boots. This guy’s boots stayed on, but he certainly jumped ... Read More
April 24, 2012
UNOFFICIAL TRAiNS VIDEO …. “The best event ever” with some of the best park skiers in the world
High Fives mark accomplishment and encouragement, and signify victory and elation. They’re what you give your best friend after they just did something sick. High Fives are awesome. The High ... Read More
April 24, 2012
UTAH Trails Booby Trapped!
Dangerous booby traps were found on a Utah trail yesterday in a Provo Canyon. There were multiple traps, one with a trip wire and 20 lb. spiked boulder swinging down ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Marker Jester Pro | Unofficial Gear Review
Marker has been one of the major players in the binding business, and the introduction of their “Royal Family” lineup a few years back solidified them as a prominent player ... Read More
April 24, 2012
This Seems Like A Good Way To Get Shot | But Hey “It’s Mexico”
Riding a trials bike over cars in a traffic jam would be risky in the United States. Some would swear that America is more of a predictable place than say Mexico City, and ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Wolf Creek, CO Expansion Map Revealed
Seeing this map of Wolf Creek, Colorado’s expansion plan is very helpful for putting the plan in perspective. The plan includes 1 low capacity tram, 5 new lifts, 1 lift ... Read More
April 24, 2012
TELUS Festival, The Final Day | Ski Superpipe
Sunday April 22rd was the last day of the 2012 Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival and the last event was none other then the Super Pipe. Although my liver ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Deadly Booby Traps Found on Trail in Utah | 20-Pound Swinging Spiked Boulder | WTF?
A deadly booby trap was found on a popular Utah hiking trail last week. One trap involved a trip wire designed to cause a 20-pound, spiked boulder to swing into ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Wicked Yosemite/Eastern Sierra Time Lapse | “The Range of Light”
“Then it seemed to me that the Sierra should be called, not the Nevada or Snowy Range, but the Range of Light. And after ten years of wandering and wondering ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Voleurz rips the Dark park – Heli Yeah!
According to SnowForecast it’s raining outside today, but looking out the window it looks pretty blue! This year you just can’t trust weather reports from anyone… Did they move up ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Brian Nevins Winning 2012 Pro Photo Showdown Slideshow
Brian Nevins won this years pro photo showdown at the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival with an absolutely mind blowing slideshow. Lots of brain freezing cold water surfing action ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Contour Moments in Whistler With MSP
Matchstick Productions just released a new episode in their Contour Moments series. This one is all shot in Whistler – in the Backcountry with Blackcomb Aviation. The goods come at the ... Read More
April 24, 2012
East Not Done – Jay Peak Re-Opening April 28-29 [SkiTheEast.net]
SkiTheEast.net brings us this update on the re-opening of Jay Peak, VT this weekend (April 28-29). Hey you. Yeah you. The skiers who keep coming out and want the mountains ... Read More
April 24, 2012
The Master of Ballet Ski *Hermann Reitberger* at the 1988 Calgary Olympics
An incredible performance by the master of ballet ski, Herman Reitberger at the 1988 Calgary Olympic Games.
April 24, 2012
Squaw Valley Switches to Spring Operations | KT-22 & Funitel Stay OPEN
Squaw Valley has switched to springtime operations this week. They’ve elected to keep KT and the Funitel open, which is huge. Definitely a bummer that Squaw is closing this week, ... Read More
April 24, 2012
Top 10 reasons to be a skier not a mountain guide
Top 10 reasons to be a skier not a mountain guide. POWDER TURNS. Lots of unregulated, pick your poison, POWDER TURNS. SKIING - on the down, not trudging to your death. ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Before the Sony Walkman there was Astraltune “Worlds First Portable Stereophonic Tape Deck”
Long before the Sony Walkman, portable CD players and the iPod there was Astraltune. Aimed primarily at skiers who wanted to listen to music on the slopes, the device debuted on ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Lake Level Snow in Tahoe Basin This Week | …6-9” Possible Above 8,000 Feet
On Saturday & Sunday we had temperatures of 74F and 73F. By Thursday, we’re gonna be looking at lake level snow. Spring in California is “Cybil.” Tahoe is going to ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Heli Touring on the Duffy | A Perfect Spring Day
-Words & Photos by Meg Haywood-Sullivan Womp, womp, womp…. No, that’s not the sound of Bassnectar blaring from your roommate’s bedroom at 2am. It’s a helicopter. And it’s bringing you ... Read More
April 25, 2012
*WIN THIS HAT* by Sharing Your Favorite Action Sport Clip
This is simple….. Post a Link to your all time favorite Action Sports Web Clip. If we post the video to the website tomorrow and you were the first ... Read More
April 25, 2012
The Jamie Pierre’s Of Kayaking | They’ll Send Anything
Your ski-hucking days are probably over for the season unless you are up in AK right now. For the rest of humanity though, summer is here and even if you ... Read More
April 25, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – The Chugach BN
The Line of the Week Point’s North Touring Camp – Chugach Mountains, Alaska You never know which way your day will turn. There we were, deep in the Chugach. The ... Read More
April 25, 2012
The 5th Annual Westbeach Chinese Downhill
The Westbeach Chinese Downhill is one of the most competitive underground events of the year. The event is announced last minute, with invites sent via text message to riders who ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Timescapes Trailer – Epic Timelapse Footage
This has very little to do with skiing or snowboarding, but I assume as a rider of mountains you’re into seeing some nice scenery. I got sent this clip on ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Hometown Hotties Hall of Fame Pics | A collection of my favs from Maxim
This is the like the prom queen to the 10th power! These girls could be the girl you grew up to next door! You never know. 2011 Hometown Hotties collection of ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Candide Thovex Getting All “Art of Flight” on Us | His own Full Feature Movie “Few Words”
Candide Thovex is one of the best there has ever been. The guy spent his life dominating the park scene. That is, right up until he decided to dominate the ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Don’t Panic Snowboard Clips | jibs, jumps, and more jumps
Awesome footage from “Don’t Panic” vid. Music supplied by Alpha Senate. Complete with park jibs, backcountry booters, and an ever changing soundtrack from punk to mellow this is some good ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Jake Cohn | Japan 2012 | Fun-Pow-Time Edit
I wanna start by saying I LOVE JAPAN. The people are nice, the powder is deep and the food is excellent. I was stoked this year because I got to ... Read More
April 25, 2012
**Updated** Snowbird Spring Schedule | New Operating Hours and Lifts
I’m sure most all of you reading this have moved on to new activities for the summer, however there are still a lot of diehard skiers, weekend warriors, and those ... Read More
April 25, 2012
*Eastside Update* | Sonora & Tioga Passes Set To Open This Weekend!!!
This is a brief update on the potential opening of Sonora and Tioga Passes. After making calls and speaking with Caltrans representatives as well as some folks down in the ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Adam Moran’s TWSSF 2012 Pro Photo Showdown Slideshow
This is Adam Moran‘s slideshow from the 2012 Pro Photo Showdown at the TWSSF. Although it wasn’t the winner, this slideshow has some of the best snowboard images from the ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Mt Rainier: Backcountry Report
While we were able to get a few fun turns without feeling like we were trapped inside a ping pong ball whiteout, now ain’t the time for skiing Mount Rainier. ... Read More
April 28, 2012
Bralorne Pow Shredding with the Burton Team
This winter I finally made it up to the mecca that is Bralorne for the first time. Only one word describes this place. Wow. Bralorne is located about 100 km’s ... Read More
April 28, 2012
Need Sunglasses with a Beer Bottle Opener? | How Big of Drunk Are You?
This is a true test of your dependency on alcohol. Did you look at these shades and think: “Hell Yeah!” or “WTF is wrong with these people?” (go ahead…watch it) ... Read More
April 29, 2012
Surf’s Up Lads | Big Irish Waves
Surf’s up bra! Grab your wetsuit and Guinness and head to Ireland, because last month it was going off. There aren’t any bikini-clad blondes or palm trees to distract you at Mullaghmore ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Scotty Lago Breaks His Jaw
Maybe the film “The Art of Flight” didn’t pique your interest. Or maybe you haven’t heard of it … Some unknown snowboarder named Travis Rice partnered with a small company ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Nicolas Muller’s Real Snow Edit
This isn’t the most timely update as Real Snow happened a couple months ago, but in the name of posting more snowboard content it’s here to watch. Real Snow pitted ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Backflip to Wingsuit to Barrel Roll to… Deodorant Ad? | Yep, Tahoe’s Miles Daisher
Well, he was Tahoe’s Miles D. Now he’s Twin Falls Idaho’s Miles D. Who in there right mind would want to live in the barrenness of Twin Falls Idaho? BASE ... Read More
April 25, 2012
14-Year Old’s Triple Flat Spin Attempt to Ouch | 8 Sec. Vid Worth Watching…
This kid Johannes Skøien is only 14 and he’ll have this trick dialed before I finish writing this. The level of park skiing is getting insane. I have a friend at a ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Girdwood, AK Trivia Night | Win a Cat Day w/ Chugach Powder Guides
A coupla the Unofficial boys are up in Girdwood, AK right getting in some quality spring skiing at Alyeska. We’re attempting to tap into the nightlife here and there are ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Wind, Snow, & Cold Thursday @ Lake Tahoe | The Last Storm of the Year?
Will this be the last storm of the year for Tahoe? It’ll definitely be the last storm for Squaw as they close on Sunday. Alpine is open for two more ... Read More
April 26, 2012
*WIN THIS HAT* WINNER: Insane Risks Motor race – Isle of Man TT
Chester Howell is the winner of our *WIN THIS HAT* by Sharing Your Favorite Action Sport Clip contest. Chester submitted a link to this video of The Isle of Man TT, one of ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Family of Dead Skier Cross Star Calls Course that Killed him a “Death Trap”
Click here for Video: Zoricic Family Calls Course a “Death Trap” This video is Tim Danson (the Zoricic lawyer) describing the skier cross accident that killed Canadian Nik Zoricic and ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Gigi Ruf /// First Run at Red Bull Supernatural | Contour Edit
What a cool view of the Red Bull supernatural venue. Those pillow stacks are for real! Gigi Ruf absolutely mashes this first run with a huge pillow send, 360 pillow ... Read More
April 25, 2012
Skateistan: To Live And Skate Kabul
Skateistan: To Live And Skate Kabul Skateistan: To Live And Skate Kabul is a beautiful and moving short film that follows the lives of two young skateboarders from Afghanistan who ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Remember when snowboarding was all about style? Massive Backside 180
Remember when snowboarding was all about style? Big airs, slow rotations, stylish grabs and an emphasis on who could poke it the hardest, not who could triple a 1440? Rube Goldberg ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Bob Smith -The Founder of Smith Optics – Dies at 78
Robert Smith the founder of smith optics and the creator of the first double pane goggle dies at 78. Dr. Bob Smith was an icon in the snow sports industry, ... Read More
April 26, 2012
State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2012: IX | Sponsored by Cloudveil
Seventy degrees last weekend, and lake level snow coming this Thursday. In Tahoe, conditions change in an instant, and the cold front that’s about to hit us is more than ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Curtis Woodman + Snowboarding = Entertainment
This is Curtis Woodman’s section from a movie that I’ve never heard of. But there’s Sick snowboarding and a banger at the very end (4:00) -insane 360 in a no fall ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Comment of the Week: “Squaw is Like…”
You guys get some funny comments on this ski blog from time to time. So I thought I would highlight some in a new weekly post I am calling Comment of ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Message from Whistler Blackcomb | Alpine Closed Due to High Avi Danger & the New CBC Signage
Spring for us is slushy park laps and long hours the GLC. The beers taste better than they did in December and the girls look hotter, or maybe it’s just ... Read More
April 27, 2012
A Walk in the Park w/ Adam Delorme /// Jiberish
Some of the sickest tail presses, and butter 3′s out there, Adam Delorme is by far one of the smoothest cats out there. With his own Pro Model the L-Toro, mad ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Skiing The Andes Mountains of South America (18 Photos)
Jackie Paaso in Las Leñas (Photo by GP Martin) Tim Dutton About to Tee Off in the Las Leñas Slackcountry (Photo by GP Martin) Walking back to the Village of Las Leñas ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Jon Olsson Beats Top World-Cup Racer with Must See Switch Finish | Is Racing Cool Now?
Jon Olsson’s name is readily recognized in nearly all alpine ski circles. A former X Games perennial, host/founder of the JOI (the King of Freeski Big Air Events), and an ... Read More
April 26, 2012
Squawpine PARK SESH VIDEO with the Line Traveling Circus…. spring skiing at its finest!!!
It’s springtime and the sun is out, the snow is sloppy mank, and the hot tub and pool are in full effect. No liftlines, one pieces, bikinis and barbeques at ... Read More
April 27, 2012
“Wu-TANG KILEER BEES” Huge cliff drop by Jesse Collings!
This is a monster drop, to send it this big in a comp is so cool to see. With 90 Cm’s built up in the rock garden zone off CPR ... Read More
April 26, 2012
TELUS Festival Ski Events | Geoff Jansen’s Competition Photos
Check out some photos by Whistler local Geoff Jansen. His images are from the Big Air, Halfpip and Slopestyle competitions at the TELUS Fest. -ENJOY BIG AIR HALFPIPE SLOPESTYLE Thanks ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Dave Short – Boarding in Pemberton
POV cameras were invented for riders like Dave Short. Riding sweet lines at full speed can’t be shown any better way in my opinion, and this episode is full of ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Squaw Conditions Report 4/26/12 + Park VIDEO from this week!!!
So today Squaw was closed. The “Tram” or “Cable Car” or whatever the hell you want to call it opened today for a bit. Then it closed just as quickly. ... Read More
April 27, 2012
GroupHome: Moustache Ride /// 3 weeks of fun ripping BC POW
Three weeks of B.C. fun wrangling. Three Weeks of Perogies, jockeying for couches, wet gloves, legendary meats, Great friends, and good times spent in nature. Enjoy! Film/Cut: Shayne Metos Film: ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Wrangle the Chute | 2012 by Showtime Films | Highlights & Lowlights
Wrangle the Chute 2012 by Showtime Films. This is a total recap of the event that was. Logan Pehota was the men’s ski winner. The legend Eric Pehota has groomed ... Read More
April 27, 2012
“9″, a mini team movie from Hoppipolla
One great thing about the internet is the amount of free shred videos being passed around these days. I found this movie “9″ online a while back and it has ... Read More
April 27, 2012
It’s Always OK To Turn Back
The number of avalanche deaths this season was difficult to swallow. Chances are someone from every part of the ski world was touched in one way or another by an ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Epic JH Powder Skiing In 1967!!! Bob Smith, RIP, Testing the New No-Fog Goggle // Was Skiing Better Back in the Day??
Skier, doctor and inventor Dr. Bob Smith passed away on April 18th. For more on Dr. Bob Smith, see Jake’s post. Watching this video of Dr. Bob testing his ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Sage POV edit /// Alta Snowbird
Sage ripping pow laps in his backyard of Alta and Snowbird. You can tell just by the way Sage ski’s into the zones he knows exactly where he is going ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Pipeline at Snowbird Skied BN | Biggest BN Since Vanessa Aadland’s Last Season?
We all remember Vanessa Aadland skiing Mt. Superior Naked last June 1st. It looks like Superior will be completely melted out well before then this season. In honor of Mr. Shane ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Strategies of the Weekend Warrior
By -Magee Walker Before I saw the light and moved to Whistler, I used to be a Weekend Warrior. You know the type: You are the type: work outrageously hard ... Read More
April 27, 2012
The Balance of Powder | Sherpa Cinema’s Short Film
The Balance of Powder is a short ski and snowboard film by Sherpa Cinema. It was filmed at Mica Heliskiing and Island Lake Catskiing in B.C. The first minute of ... Read More
April 28, 2012
We’re All Gapers… | 3” New Snow is Shockingly Good | Mammoth Conditions Report | April 27, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | Some of the best days hit when you least expect it… Today was one of those days. Even local’s jaws were gaped today thanks to a ... Read More
April 27, 2012
Portland Chapter of SheJumps.org Plans All-Women’s Summit | Girl Power!!!
Women’s outdoor non-profit, SheJumps.org, is partnering with national non-profit Big City Mountaineers to summit Mt. Shasta and raise funds for under-resourced youth along the way. On June 8-10, ten women ... Read More
April 28, 2012
Ready for 200 Consecutive Days w/o Squaw? | Closing Weekend Report
This is it Squaw freaks. The end of the 2011/12 season is upon us. We’ve only got two days left to shred Squaw Valley USA. Then, we are looking at ... Read More
April 28, 2012
It’s Already Snowing in Chile | Valle Nevado is getting pounded!
It is the equivalent of late October below the equator and Valle Nevado, Chile is already getting pounded with snow. Here are some photos from their Facebook Page showing the extent of ... Read More
April 28, 2012
Cushing Crossing @ Squaw Valley Sunday | MC Jonny Moseley & Celebrity Judging Panel
Last season’s Cushing Crossing went down on 4th of July weekend. It looks like Squaw is trying to blow up this Cushing Crossing thing. Jonny Moseley on the mic, celebrity ... Read More
April 28, 2012
Crash of the Week | Rainbox Box Head Stand
Why is it so fun to watch other people crash hard? It really must be human nature. Even babies will laugh their heads off when they see someone take a ... Read More
April 28, 2012
Stoked for next season yet? Candide Thovex Drops Teaser for Fall 2012 Release, “Few Words.”
Teaser season for next year’s ski film line up already upon us? Looks like it. It appears Candide is trying a new approach to the ski film genre (all ... Read More
April 29, 2012
Cutting Cornices with Daryl Treadway
This video is a pretty good reminder to pay attention to where you’re standing at all times. According to Daryl Treadway, his day went something like this. “Woke at 4:30 and was sledding up the ... Read More
April 29, 2012
Schussing and Snowblading @ Squaw Valley | Spring Time Fun 4/27/2012
Spring is in the air and plenty of schussing is still to be had at Squaw this weekend. With April showers closing things down yesterday, and a late transition to ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Oakley’s Boombox Team Shoot
Oakley recently did a snowboard team shoot with Stale Sandbech, Eero Ettala and Mark McMorris. I don’t remember ghetto blasters being this big but I guess technology gets smaller and ... Read More
April 30, 2012
The Best of The Shred Show – TWSSF 5 Star TTR Event
The Telus Ski and Snowboard Festival has long come to a close, but Monster released this “best of” montage of the weeks snowboarding shenanigans. I can’t believe so much awesome ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Nice Save Steve
Recap: Steve Popovich. sick line. sick turns. building speed. marginal snow patch. “oh yeah there’s a mandatory 30 ft. cliff.” STOP. Gather marbles. Straight line out. That’s this video in a nutshell. The ... Read More
April 29, 2012
Griffin Post | Nature-Cam
Tree branches are great. Aside from holding leaves that allow us to breathe oxygen, they can serve countless other purposes. They can get in our way and hit us on ... Read More
April 29, 2012
Barry Hartman’s Snowboard Edit
Barry Hartman is one of the most colourful personalities ever to step foot on a snowboard. When he’s not partying at the Playboy mansion (actually), gambling in Las Vegas with ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Sh*t Canadians Say
I know we’ve worn out the Shit People Say videos but since I’m a transplant Canadian I think this one is pretty funny. Basically a spot on impression of the ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Cooking With Gas Ep. 5 | Eero Ettala
If you don’t have ettala.com bookmarked on your web browser here’s 5 good reasons that you should. Eero and Heikki have been working all season on a web series called ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Riders Are Awesome | Epic Action Sports Reel
Want to see some bangers? If you’ve got a spare five minutes and three seconds, or are too lazy to actually watch a few action sports films but still want to ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Good Idea Or Bad Idea? | Rocket-Bike
I vote bad idea. Not necessarily because of the rocket propulsion or stupid-fast speeds for a bike, but mostly due the the fact that a crucial rocket component that looks ... Read More
April 30, 2012
2012 Surf Intersection $100,000 Winning Edit
Aloha! This is the 2012 Surf Intersection winning edit by Elliot Leboe of ACL Digital Cinema featuring Albee Layer. This four minute surf video brought home a good chunk of cash ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Strategies for next Seasons Pass | Cots + Pros and Cons of the Whistler Blackcomb Ski Pass
By- Magee Walker Next season feels like a long way away, but Whistler Blackcomb has already started advertising its early bird specials for 2012/2013 passes. A season in Whistler without ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Todays sick site | Video2Mp3.net | It’s So Easy
Check out www.video2mp3.net to convert videos to audio. I found out about this sight last year and it’s changed my life. Pick a song, any song, any sound clip ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Walter Wood Invited on Tosh.O for Web Redemption of Naked Double | Should He Do It?
Walter we’re sorry that we reposted this video but really TOSH.O ! ! ! Here’s what ya do bud. YOU GO ON TOSH.O AND STOMP THE SHIT OUT OF A ... Read More
April 30, 2012
5 Reasons To Go Spring Riding/Skiing
Spring is officially here. The days are getting long and sunny, the lakes have thawed, people are golfing but there’s still lots of riding to be done! Here’s 5 reasons ... Read More
April 30, 2012
An Endless Spring Day | Awesome Soul Shredding Video
There’s still snow, you just have to find it. And while life begins to flourish during the spring months in the BC West Coast rainforest, Darcy Turenne and Trevor Hunt set ... Read More
April 30, 2012
The Biggest Air of the Year @ Squaw Valley | Worm Hole/Center Line in Chimney on Friday
On Friday morning, the end was near. Only three more days of Squaw operations teetered on the the brink of summer oblivion. This daunting fact was heavily shouldered by all. ... Read More
May 1, 2012
More Japan Powder | Two Plank Productions & Crew 2012
If you haven’t noticed Japan is the spot to be From December through February. Two Plank Productions ventured to Japan’s north island, made their way into the Black Diamond Lodge hooked ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Why Squaw CLOSED Early = $$$$
Squaw Valley USA is closed for the 2011/12 season. Yesterday was the last day of the year. It was a fantastic day and there is plenty of snow up there. ... Read More
May 1, 2012
DCP: Under the Influence
David Carrier Porcheron (DCP) has been one of the most talented and well rounded snowboarders ever to come out of Canada. He’s competed in the US open halfpipe, the Westbeach ... Read More
May 1, 2012
VIDEO: What’s It Like to Climb in Yosemite? | Legendary Jimmy Chin Tells All…
Jimmy Chin is a legend. Both in the climbing and photography worlds. If you’re a climber, he’s a idol. If you’re a photographer, you’re insanely jealous. Jimmy has gotten to ... Read More
April 30, 2012
Avalanche Kills Man in Austrian Alps Friday | Don’t Let Your Guard Down! | Wet Avalanches Still Prevalent!!
This is the one time of year that we can all breath a sigh of relief and stop worrying about avalanches. Wrong. Daytime heating loosens snow and can cause deadly ... Read More
April 30, 2012
1st Ever Natural Terrain Double Backflip on a Mountain Bike | These Wipe-Outs are Vicious
“It felt great when my wheels touch the ground because I don’t think my body could have handled another hit. It wasn’t easy, I knocked myself out a couple times ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Mt Saint Helens: Backcountry Conditions Report
This ski tour started out as so many in the Pacific North West: warm and wet. With a perpetual low pressure forecast, we weren’t expecting great ski conditions. Or even visibility ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Man Fires Gunshot in Truckee Near Schools | Three Public Schools Put on “Lockdown”
A crazy man fired a single gunshot today within 0.6 miles of 3 Truckee public schools. Truckee Elementary School, Truckee High School, and the Sierra Continuation School were all put ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Chris Benchetler | AK & B.C. Spine-Lines
Check out Chris Benchetler as he he gets after lines in Pemperton, BC and AK. All shot on the juice-box (GoPro) while filming for TGR’s new movie “The Dream Factory.” Not as Gnar ... Read More
May 2, 2012
Snowbird’s Last day of Lifts May 13th | Longest Season in Utah | 178 Days!
That’s right, it’s un-OFFICIAL! Snowbird will end their season on Sunday, May 13th, 2012. There had been plans to open the following weekend but those have been thrown out the ... Read More
May 1, 2012
National Security Interview | Our Northern Border is Safe!
Anyone who travels to the Great White North to ski during the winter months knows that crossing the border can be the trickiest part. Even if you have no illegal ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Syrian Border Patrol SHOOTS Skier in Lebanon
A group of Swiss and Lebanese backcountry skiers were skiing on Mount Hermon (remember the 40 feet in 5 days days they got this winter?) on the border of Lebanon and Syrian ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Mt Hood, Cooper Spur: Backcountry Conditions
This tour turned out to be a blessing. With a bleak, rainy forecast we planned on climbing in thick cloud and skiing in mush. What we got was the complete ... Read More
May 1, 2012
43” of Snow in the Past 24 Hours in Montana | Skier Triggers Avalanche, Rides It, & Escapes
“The Bridger Mountain range received 43 inches of snow in the past 24 hours. While that might be tempting for skiers, the snow is heavy, wet and unstable. A very ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Is Skiing & Snowboarding Worth It?
This question comes closer to the forefront our minds with every additional year of skiing or riding we participate in. We lose friends, we watch friends struggle with injuries, we ... Read More
May 1, 2012
20-Foot Long “Rail” Slide in a Kayak | This Could Pump You Up For Summer
Some snow sliders are also kayakers and vice-versa, but all extreme athletes can appreciate insane kayaking like this. if you have some more time explore the whole Rider of the Year II Awards site ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Davenport, Rhalves & McMillan to Ski Ring of Fire
The Whole Foods sponsored, all-star team of Chris Davenport, Daron Rhalves and Jess McMillan is set to begin their Cascade volcanoes slay fest tomorrow. Their goal is to climb and ski ... Read More
May 1, 2012
Still Not Sure How FUN Japan Is? | Sean Pettit & the MSP Crew Get Weird in Japanland
Gratuitous dancing, avalanche fences, laughter, hookie bobbing (bumper skiing), blind hucking, faceshots, beer drinking…and who’s that bald guy? Sean Pettit, Riley Leboe, & Richard Permin get weird in Japan with ... Read More
May 2, 2012
No X-Games for Whistler, apparently $750,000 isn’t enough!
ESPN announced today that they will not be bringing the X-Games to Whistler, BC and instead the expansion areas of the Global X brand will be Barcelona, Munich and Foz do ... Read More
May 2, 2012
**UPDATE** w/ Response from Stevens Pass | Stevens Pass SCREWS Locals by Deactivating Season Passes 3 Weeks Before Closing Day
*UPDATE* = Stevens Pass has just written to Unofficial and they’d like to publish this response to our article: “We would like to take the opportunity to clarify, from our ... Read More
May 2, 2012
Insane Sunset @ Mammoth, CA Last Night
High winds helped create lenticular clouds yesterday evening en las Sierra Nevadas. When these babies form at sunset, they can put on a dramatic show. Lenticular Clouds Defined: “Lenticular clouds (Altocumulus ... Read More
May 2, 2012
Ready To Laugh? | “Hillary Won’t Stop Drunk Texting Me From Colombia” – Barack Obama
“She (Hillary) won’t stop drunk texting me from Cartagena (Colombia).” - Barack Obama Is Barack the funniest president of all time? Definitely, hands down. He actually kinda goes out on a limb ... Read More
May 1, 2012
A Day In The Tahoe Backcountry With The Sierra Avalanche Center
It’s that time of year when our beloved Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) stops issuing daily avalanche advisories. Due to a tight budget SAC is only able to operate from the ... Read More
May 2, 2012
Aspen BANS Plastic Bags AND Believes in Climate Change | Freakin’ Hippies!
Those damned California hippies have made there way into Aspen and have gotten their tentacles into EVERYTHING over there. Disgusting…simply disgusting. On tuesday, Aspen’s plastic bag ban will take hold ... Read More
May 2, 2012
Ski Resorts Still OPEN in North America:
This is a comprehensive list of the ski resorts still open in North America. The Canadian Rockies received record snow this year (Sunshine Village = 406 inches thus far) and ... Read More
May 2, 2012
The Whistler Backcountry -There’s Nothing Better | Section from YES. Snowboard Video
This is section really really sick, and even though I’m surfboarding in Mexico I desperately want to teleport back to Whistler, more specifically to the Brandywine wine or the Rutherford … then rewind the clock ... Read More
May 2, 2012
Alyeska, AK = Best Spring Skiing in America? | Open 11am-6pm in Spring | Photo Tour
Alyeska ski resort in Girdwood, Alaska is undoubtedly one of the spring skiing capitals of North America. They’ve got a lot to offer that other resorts cannot even TOUCH. ALYESKA’S ... Read More
May 2, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – Marhanken’s @ Alpine Meadows
The Line of the Week Alpine Meadow’s, California Marhanken’s The plan was to shoot sicky park shots at Squaw. With the help of Mike Weiner it was all lined up. ... Read More
May 2, 2012
X Games Expansion Announcement Video
Sal says: ” To say that I’m excited … an understatement, both my passport and myself are ready to go global in twenty thirteen” -Sal masekela Just kidding, I thought ... Read More
May 3, 2012
12.6% Drop in Skier Visits @ All Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts experienced a 12.6% drop in skier visits in the 2011/12 ski season. Vail Resorts owns Kirkwood, Heavenly, Northstar, Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone, & Breckenridge. The 12.6% skier visit ... Read More
May 2, 2012
Obscure Winter Sport Of The Week | Skijoring
We all love the snow and winter for skiing I assume. But a true winter sport enthusiast can appreciate all winter sports. That’s a lie. A true winter sport enthusiast ... Read More
May 3, 2012
The Birdmen Movie | These Guys Have Been Dying Since 1937…
“When you do this type of thing and you know all the guys doing this type of thing, you have a lot of friends that die doing it, huh? – ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Stand Up Super Hotties Gallery [BNQT]
Stand Up Super Hotties Gallery - BNQT.com BNQT.com brings us this look at some beautiful women on Stand Up Paddle Boards. Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) has been growing exponentially the ... Read More
May 3, 2012
“If I don’t take myself out of this game I will DIE sooner rather than later” | Interview w/ Swiss Machine Ulei Steck @ Everest Base Camp
“If I don’t take myself out of this game I will die sooner rather than later.” – Ueli Steck from swissinfo.ch People familiar with Ueli Steck likely feel that this ... Read More
May 3, 2012
More Every Third Thursday | Secret Snowboard Compartments | You Can Put ur ____ In There
I might not need to explain what Every Third Thursday (ETT) is at this point but, in the past I did some explaining, and this is what I said. This ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Woodward Tahoe WalkThru Video | RollerSkis & Boards | This Place is Going to be Sick
We were skeptical of the rollerskis & boards at first. But after seeing them in action, we’re convinced. This set up is gonna be sick. Not only are you going ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Arapahoe Basin, CO Ends Ski Season Early | May 6th = Last Day
Unofficial made a phone call to Arapahoe Basin yesterday to ask when they plan on closing this spring. They informed us that they’d continue daily operation thru Memorial Day and ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Erik Roner | Ridiculous Alaska Spines | Video
Alaska had an incredible year. They got 1000 inches of snow during the fall and winter and then it stopped. It hasn’t really snowed in AK since the first week ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Sierra Nevada Snowpack @ 40% of Average | Capital Public Radio Article
Captial Public Radio, an NPR station from Sacramento, is reporting that the Sierra Nevada snowpack’s water content is only 40% of normal to date. Unofficial has a phone meeting ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Longboard Loop Attempt | SPLAT
The editing, music, and editing again is terrible here, but as difficult as they made this video to watch they couldn’t take away the longboarder plastering himself onto a homemade loop. Good ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Mount Adams: The Big Hurt
Mount Adams is a soul-crushingly large mountain. Even giant Mount Shasta and towering Mount Rainier feel small compared to this massive volcano. Or maybe it’s just the time of year. ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Squaw Valley Makes GNAR-Sauce Season Edit | Will U Buy a Season Pass @ Squaw, Now?
The whole point of this vid is to convince you to buy a season pass next year…but you’ve gotta give props to Squaw for putting together a pretty fun little ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Colorado Avalanche Information Center To Go PRIVATE!?!?!?!??
By Jordan Schwartz The Colorado State Senate is set to convene on May 9th and on their agenda is House Bill 12-1355. This bill proposal will relocate all of the ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Hot Dog + MSP + Aspen Extreme + Shane McConkey + Better Off Dead + TGR = This Sweet Ski Video
That’s right. This guy has edited together the shining moments of all your favorite ski movies to make one “feel good” video that will make you wish ski season wasn’t ... Read More
May 3, 2012
STATE OF THE TAHOE BACKCOUNTRY 2012: X | SPONSORED BY CLOUDVEIL
A wind event, 6-8″ inches of powder, and some of the best spring snow of the season-it must be May. Although the Sierra snowpack is low and dwindling fast there ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Whistler’s 8 year old snowboard phenom Finn Finestone drops an edit. Look out!
Finn Finestone’s skills on a snowboard have been talked about for years. This sounds like the type of sentence that could kick off a write up about any up and ... Read More
May 4, 2012
Jeb Corliss Leg Injury Progression | It’s Gross…
Jeb Corliss hit Table Mountain, South Africa, while proximity wingsuit flying at 120 mph on January 16th, 2012. JEB’s INJURIES: - Both ankles broken - Three toes broken - Left ... Read More
May 4, 2012
Lightning Time-Lapse of Storm that CLOSED Squaw Last Week
Remember that lightning storm that closed Squaw Valley last week? This video is taken from the same day albeit a different exact zone of the Sierras. But, this gives you ... Read More
May 4, 2012
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa Flat Spin 360º via GoPro On a Stick
This is very interesting to watch. A perspective we haven’t seen of this sort of trick. It almost makes ya dizzy to watch. We still aren’t exactly sure how this ... Read More
May 4, 2012
Missing Eastern Sierra, CA Skier | Please Help
There is currently a skier missing in the Eastern Sierras near Tioga Pass, CA. This skier, Boris Avdeev, is suspected to have been skiing in the Dana Couloir/Cocaine Chute area ... Read More
May 3, 2012
CoreUPT Skis Files for Bankruptcy
CoreUPT skis, one of the new ski brands on the market, has just filed for bankruptcy after their primary investor dropped out. Founded in 2008 by Guerlain Chicherit, this France-based ... Read More
May 8, 2012
SCUBA Hand Signals | did that whale just fart?
SCUBA Hand Signals
May 5, 2012
E-Man Anderson rips the @#$% out of the Whistler Park.
E-Man Anderson has a buttery smooth style and a massive bag full to the brim of tricks. He’s definitely got one of the sickest, skateboard influenced styles on a snowboard ... Read More
May 4, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Wow. First Sierra, Then New Belgium, Now Oskar Blues To Expand East To NC!
What’s in the water in North Carolina? Oskar Blues Brewing Co in Lyons, CO, most notably famous for their Dale’s Pale Ale, will be the third regional craft brewer to ... Read More
May 5, 2012
Un-freakin-believable Skateboard/Timelapse Edit “Open Horizon”
Richard Houghten just tossed an incredible piece of cinematic brilliance on the internet for your viewing pleasure. We’ve all seen lots of amazing timelapse footage getting passed around over the ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Eastern Sierra Conditions Report | Tioga Pass Access Granted, Closed, Now Set To Reopen
After all the talk of Sonora and Tioga Passes opening this past weekend access was finally granted last Friday at exactly 3pm for Tioga. I can’t say when or if ... Read More
May 3, 2012
Crash of the Week | “The Best Crashes Ever” | You Might Not Want To Watch This One
We generally try not to post videos like this. For the most part, this video is PG. But there are a few shots of people getting hurt badly. The reason ... Read More
May 5, 2012
Have You Ever Skied Smoothies @ Squaw?
Every ski resort has some hidden treasures that must be worked for. The goods may require hiking, a long traverse, and may only be open during certain times of the ... Read More
May 4, 2012
Crank the Air, Hold the Jam… Mammoth West Coast Invitational 2012 Kicks-off Tomorrow
Crank the air, hold the Jam… The Mammoth West Coast Invitational returns for its 11th year yet this weekend’s line-up presents some markedly different events. In fact nearly ever angle ... Read More
May 4, 2012
Should You Feel Bad About Drinking BEER? | The Top 10 Myths About BEER | Men’s Health
Beer and skiing are deeply intertwined and always will be. Thus, we might as well feel good about drinking it while skiing, right? So lets dispel some of the myths ... Read More
May 5, 2012
Lower Trestles, CA Pro Day 1 Video Highlights | Skate Ramp Waves
Day 1 of of the Nike Lowers Pro ASP surfing competition went down a few days ago at San Clemente, CA. The waves were smallerish (4 foot with some bigger ... Read More
May 5, 2012
In Defense of the Chimney
Andrew Hays shares some of his thoughts on Squaw Valley’s Chimney in this email to our editor. “Sitting at work right now, absolutely devastated upon hearing the news about Mo Rivera. I’ve ... Read More
May 6, 2012
Twiggy The Water Skiing Squirrel | Bonus Ski Crashes
It’s now the beginning of May and only a few ski resorts are still open, but it’s not quite summer. So unless you enjoy freezing water you haven’t been water ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Alpine Conditions Report and Pics …… plus a super sick park VIDEO from some local athletes
It’s Cinco de Mayo, so grab your favorite Mexican beverage or a Mint Julep because the Kentucky Derby is also today. Nothing like a Tequila and Bourbon buzz. Kind of ... Read More
May 5, 2012
Next on the Cascade Volcano Tour: Mount Adams
After a few down days waiting out weather, it looks like we’ll finally get a crack at Mount Adams. This mountain promises to be a beast. The mountain boasts ... Read More
May 5, 2012
Alpine Meadows Open Today, Sat, Sun | Weekend Operations/Conditions Report
Squaw Valley’s Alpine Meadows will be open today, Saturday, and Sunday. It’s going to be a fun weekend, but it’s gonna be windy and not that warm compared to the ... Read More
May 9, 2012
Cannabis May Be Removed From The Banned Substance List In Sports By The 2014 Sochi Games
The World Anti-Doping Agency recently stated that their governing body will look at changing the regulations for Cannabis use amongst athletes. This isn’t the first time the issue has been ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Eastern Sierra Rescue Update | Missing Skier Found
According to The Record Courier, the body of skier Boris Avdeev, who had not been heard from since an April 19th visit to the Eastern Sierra backcountry, has been recovered. ... Read More
May 5, 2012
Off The Wall Sh#T! | The Luckiest People in the World
I said “oowwwwhhhwwwww” 7 times while viewing this video. Watch people almost die, but somehow, not even get a scratch. My favorite is the out-of-control race car that rolls over, ... Read More
May 6, 2012
Andy Lewis at it Again | Massive Highline in the Fisher Towers
The Fisher Towers are a really rad place to visit. They are located about 30 minutes drive the Colorado river from Moab, UT and are truly unique pieces of rock. Most visitors ... Read More
May 6, 2012
VBS.tv | Todays Sick Site
Today’s Sick Site is VBS.tv. VBS.tv is Vice Magazine’s online TV Channel. The website has a number of outstanding Original Documentaries which are broken up into shows such as, Spike ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Cinco de Mayo | NOT Mexican Independence day!
Ok, I know that Cinco de Mayo is basically about getting hammered at your favorite Mexican restaurant and squirting lime in the eye of your best friend. But, Cinco de ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Camp of Champs, “So… Last Year” | Jody Wachniak Destroys The Park
With the winter season in Whistler wrapping up quickly (Gaper day 2012 is only 3 weeks away!) it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll be doing to feed your ... Read More
May 6, 2012
VIDEO: Skiing Central Couloir | Jackson Hole
Jason Strong skiing Central Couloir, a classic Jackson Hole sidecountry decent, off Cody Peak.
May 6, 2012
A Day in the Life @ Inspired Snow Session New Zealand
Wanting to push your skiing and riding to the next level is normal? Attaining that next level during summer is not. If you’re thinking about not being normal this summer, Inspire ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Squaw Valley’s Emergency Evacuation Plan
Squaw Valley’s Emergency Evacuation Plan provided by the Squaw Valley Fire Department. Attire and Equipment: Cotton or wool clothes are more fire resistant than synthetics Proper attire includes long pants, ... Read More
May 6, 2012
VIDEO: The History of USA Ski Resorts | 1960-68 Skier Visits Went from .5 Million to 3 Million!
The history of ski resorts in North America is little known by most skiers in the US and Canada. This video, which sounds like it was made in the 1950s, ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Backside Rodeo to FS boardslide 270 out. I guess that’s a pretty good way to start a web edit.
According to Darren Rayner from Voleurz “(Jesse) Grew up in sub-par shred conditions in a small town called Timmins, Ontario, Jesse began riding with little-person Craig Bowl-U on bunny hills ... Read More
May 7, 2012
Do You Think Russians Are Crazy? WRONG | Indian Train Surfing
In the last couple of years there has been a new craze world-wide, train surfing. What could possibly go wrong riding on a 1000-Ton train going 50 MPH? I could ... Read More
May 7, 2012
What Does Bob Burnquist Do On A Rainy Day? | Surfs The Mega-Ramp
Even skateboard legends get bored on rainy days and come up with mostly ridiculous ideas to kill time. The only difference between Bob Burnquist surfing a 30 foot skate ramp in ... Read More
May 8, 2012
The Whistler Neighbourhood Showdown
The Whistler Neighbourhood Showdown By – Magee Walker – I have recently been perusing the housing section of Craigslist in search of a potential new place to live. Whistler is ... Read More
May 8, 2012
I Was Forced to Ski Alpine Meadows This Weekend…
…and it was pretty damn fun. As we all know, KSL closed Squaw Valley the earliest it’s been closed in recent memory this year (April 29th). But, KSL allowed Squaw ... Read More
May 7, 2012
What Medical Certification Should You Get? | EMT vs. OEC vs. WFR
You and your friends are out in the back country for a day of epic powder skiing. After a couple laps your best friend losses control and hits a tree. ... Read More
May 7, 2012
It’s Springtime, Where Else Would You Rather Be? Mammoth Conditions Report | May 6, 2012
MAMMOTH CONDITIONS REPORT | There’s no denying that the snowpack is receding yet with temps in check (we’re talking highs in the 50s) most seem optimistic that there’ll be plenty ... Read More
May 12, 2012
The Key To BASE Jumping Is Opening Your Chute | Otherwise This Happens
This is from Bridge Day, an annual BASE jumping celebration and spectacle in West Virginia. Hundreds of BASE jumpers leap off of the 876′ tall New River Gorge Bridge on Bridge Day and ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Ski Resorts Still OPEN in North America | **UPDATED** = Only 9 Remain
Last weekend was the end for a lot of ski resorts in North America. We lost 8 resorts but still have 9 left. We lost Kirkwood, Mt. Hood Meadows, Alpental, Steven’s ... Read More
May 9, 2012
Red Bull Signature Series : Daron Rahlves Banzai Tour ( In its ENTIRETY )
Watch the entire RBT show on youtube now! The big mountain freeskiing-meets-skier event, concluded at Sugar Bowl Resort. The event featured head-to-head action with four competitors racing at the same ... Read More
May 9, 2012
5 Photos of Lindsey Vonn on the Red Carpet
If you’re involved in the sports world and you’re having a red carpet even, you want Lindsey Vonn there. Not only is she the most dominant female skier in American ... Read More
May 9, 2012
We Recycle | Armada Skis Team Edit 2012
We Recycle is six minutes of “Recycled” footage from the Armada’s 2012 season. We Recycle features the skiingTanner Hall, JP Auclair, Riley Leboe, Phil Casabon, Henrik Harlaut, Mike Hornbeck, Gus ... Read More
May 8, 2012
The __ World Ski & Snowboard Festival | After 13 Years TELUS Ends Festival Sponsorship
Whistler’s World Ski and Snowboard Festival loses TELUS as a sponsor Festival organizers are looking for new sponsor(s) as TELUS -all of the sudden- decided they would no longer sponsor ... Read More
May 8, 2012
Unofficial Recommends the “Silver Pass” | LAST DAY to get Cheap Squaw/Alpine 2012/13 Season Passes
Unofficial is recommending the Silver Pass for Squaw & Alpine this year. You’re only blacked out 5 days at Xmas, 3 at MLK, 2 for Presidents weekends, & it’s $230 ... Read More
May 8, 2012
This Year SUCKED | USA = Lowest Skier Visits & Lowest National Snowfall Average Since 1991/92
This year sucked for most of us. Yeah, yeah, we know that you guys killed it up in Pee n’ Dub, we get it, and we’re jealous. The rest of ... Read More
May 8, 2012
Mount Rainier: On Deck…
Well, high pressure has been keeping spirits high in the Cascades. The next objective on the tick list is Mount Rainier. Rainier boasts 36 square miles of permanent snow ... Read More
May 8, 2012
BEER – Proven to be Good After Sports Drink
It’s springtime – you ski for 3 hours in the slush, you’re done by 1pm and….you’re drinking at the Chammy….everyday from now until June. Is drinking right after exercising smart? ... Read More
May 8, 2012
Alyeska, AK Sunsets are Something to See
Alaska is a spectacular place for a multitude of life changing activities. Viewing sunsets however, was never high on my list of reasons to visit AK. Until now that is. ... Read More
May 9, 2012
VIDEO: Bikinis & Surf in Mexico
The collective readiness for summer is starting to make itself apparent in everything we do. How often are you skiing or riding right now? Not much? Yep, us too. What ... Read More
May 9, 2012
High Octane Ian McIntosh B.C. Video | iMac
There’s no arguing that iMac is a high energy skier. It also doesn’t hurt that as long as you have some gas money and a sled, you can get to ... Read More
May 9, 2012
Super sick Squaw VIDEO from this winter, most G.N.A.R. points?? did anybody see this?
I’m not sure who had the most G.N.A.R. points at Squaw this winter, but Aaron Fox had to be close. If you want to know what it feels like to ... Read More
May 8, 2012
Squaw/Alpine CONNECT “On Track” | *UPDATE* with Troy Caldwell | USA’s Biggest Ski Resort by 2022?
This fall, I spoke with Troy Caldwell about wether or not KSL was talking to him about connecting Squaw & Alpine via his beloved White Wolf . He informed me that ... Read More
May 8, 2012
VIDEO: Jet Man Buzzing Jesus @ 200mph
This is pretty neat to see. A guy has strapped himself to a rocket and a wing and charges around confidently buzzing the worlds sacred monuments. You’ve gotta have some ... Read More
May 8, 2012
Ingrid Backstrom | Athlete Extra from MSP
MSP Films brings us a look at one of the top Big Mountain female skiers in the game, Ingird Backstrom. Scott Gaffney and the good people over at MSP deliver ... Read More
May 8, 2012
NPR Story: Do We Want The 2022 Winter Olympics in Lake Tahoe?
The Olympics returning to Lake Tahoe have been a big controversy for many years. With new found big money in our area in the form of KSL (owners of Squaw ... Read More
May 9, 2012
Travis Rice Makes 15-20% of Income from Ads | Extreme Sports Take Over Your Television | Forbes Article:
Action sports have always been alluring, exciting, dangerous, sexy, and attractive. Now, advertisers are using those qualities to sell you their brands. Media mediums began in magazines, made their way ... Read More
May 9, 2012
Waterville Valley Becomes Official Ski Resort of The Boston Red Sox | Will Yankee Fans Ever Ski There Again?
Waterville Valley ski resort in New Hampshire just became the official ski resort of the Boston Red Sox. The first thing we could think of was: “Good freakin’ luck getting ... Read More
May 9, 2012
If You Love Squaw, You Have to Watch This | Squaw…The Movie
“In many ways, I’ve always said that Squaw Valley is more of a love story than a success story in any other way. It really is, it’s a love story.” ... Read More
May 9, 2012
This Guy is Hard to Kill… | VIDEO: Jeb Corliss Hucks INTO Huge Waterfall… and Survives
This is kinda hard to believe. If it wasn’t on video, I wouldn’t believe it. Jeb hucks off a 300 foot cliff, throws his BASE parachute, flies straight into a...
May 9, 2012
Superpark 16 Day One Video
Every spring for the last 16 years Snowboarder Mag has hosted “Superpark” a 5 day event where the best riders in the world shred a park like no other in ... Read More
May 9, 2012
The Line of the Week !! – Trepidation in Utah
The Line of the Week Southern Utah Trepidation BJ drew me a map the old fashioned way, in the sand. We had just arrived deep in a canyon off the ... Read More
May 9, 2012
Building of the Most Bad Ass Jump Ever | Nine Knights 2012
Watch this and respond holy S!#T ! Here’s the building process of the Suzuki Nine Knights castle by the Schneestern crew. -I can’t believe the production, just look at the HUGE ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Squaw’s Erik Roner Breaks His Femur in AK | Video Proof:
This is a sick new Roner Vision just out, and as usual Roner is hilarious. He has an amazing first ‘urban’ descent on the streets of Valdez and a guided belay ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Bodyflight | Lame Or Cool? The Jury Is Out
Indoor skydiving is pretty cool, especially if you are good enough to air-dance with a partner. This video is way to long to watch in its entirety and it all ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking Conditions Report | May 5th, 2012
With ski season Unofficially Over, its time to re-arrange the hobby shed, put away those ski boots you don’t want your feet to ever be in again, break out the ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Unofficial SUPER Moon Photo Contest
Hey Guys and Gals. Saw the Super Moon, did yas? Prove It. We know that a lot of you saw the Super Moon on Saturday night. Yes, we also ... Read More
May 9, 2012
Brad Deitch Season Edit | Snowbasin, Snowbird and Phish
Brad Deitch sent in his season edit yesterday and with the season coming quickly to an end I guess it is fitting to watch some highlights. Most of Brad’s footage ... Read More
May 9, 2012
The Anti Hero | The Backcountry Beta Balancing Act
Preface: This column is set against the background of an expedition we went on in 2010. My friend Rico recently wrote an article regarding Over-Heroes- those people you encounter in ... Read More
May 9, 2012
2011/12 Tahoe Snow Totals = 322” = 81% Avg | No Permanent Snow in Tahoe until Jan 20th…
Unofficial just got off the phone with UC Berkeley’s Donner Summit Snow Laboratory scientist Randall Osterhuber. He gave us the latest snowfall, precipitation, and snow depth numbers as well as ... Read More
May 10, 2012
VIDEO: What Jeremy Jones Keeps In His Backcountry Pack
JEREMY JONES BACKPACK: - Clif Shot Blocks - Clif Gels - Crampons - Axe - Bailing Wire - Jacket - Extra Layer - Water - Goggles - Shovel - Probe ... Read More
May 10, 2012
NPR Story: Sitting is KILLING You, Stretching in Useless, Running Doubles Your Memory, & Walking Prolongs Your Life
Sitting is Killing You. Stretching is Pointless. Running Doubles Your Memory Brain Cells. Drink Only When Your Thirsty. Chocolate Milk is the Ideal Recovery Drink. Squats are the Best Exercise. ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Old School Ski Movie Compilation | “A Skibute to the Classics…”
A random mix of ski movie classics, some old, some new. Footage cut from: Aspen Extreme, Hot Dog, Ski the Outer Limits, Better off Dead, Ski Patrol, some old TGR and ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Squaw’s Michelle Parker Signs with Atomic
Atomic has a Squad these days: - Sage Cattabriga-Alosa - Chirs Benchetler - Todd Ligare - Daron Rahlves - Dana Flahr - Jossi Wells - Elias Ambühl - Ian Cosco ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Does Kate Upton Make You Wanna Buy Skull Candy? | Photo & Video Tour
Kate Upton is okay, we guess. Skull Candy is certainly a iconic brand in skiing and snowboarding. We suppose it’s cool that they are getting together. But there is a ... Read More
May 11, 2012
The Most Creative Guys in Skiing | You’ll See What I Mean
The skiing starts 1:00 in These guys are creative. Top moments include: 2:10 Click your ski off mid backflip to stomp 2:00 The Human anchored rail -Disaster 4:13 Quad kink elbow rail ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Driest Winter in 50+ Years | Sierra Nevada Snow Numbers for 2011/12
The Sierra Sun just came out with their “Winter Wrap Up” article for 2011/12. It’s a great article with some great numbers that we’ve displayed below. To read the full article, ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Blues and Brews Lineup Announced- Rumors Swirling about the Mystery Show-What are your Festival Plans?
Here is a cool video announcing the 19th Annual Brews and Brews lineup with Gov’t Mule playing in the background. It looks like it will be a dandy based on this initial lineup. ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Surfing’s Most Vicious Wipe-Outs of 2011… | How Do They Survive These?
A cubic meter of water weighs 1000kg (2204 lbs or 1.2 tons). Watch how many cubic meters of water fall on these guys heads over and over in this video. ... Read More
May 10, 2012
The 4th Annual Winter Volympics | The Photo Story
This sunday Whistler BC played accidental host to one of the most glamourous, dramatic, dangerous, obnoxious, and somehow sophisticated events of the year. The 4th annual Winter Volympics. “Athletes” from ... Read More
May 11, 2012
The Worlds First Triple Frontside Rodeo 1440 | Snowboard
This trick is unreal, not since Billy Morgans triple backside rodeo at Breck earlier this year has a single hit gathered so much hype. I had never heard of Jørn ... Read More
May 11, 2012
The Kelly Sildaru Of Skateboarding | Also Better Than You @ 11 Years Old
Here is the Kelly Sildaru of skateboarding. That means she is very young, she is a she, and she is better than you. Nanaka Fujisawa is either 10 or 11-years-old ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Police Try To Stop BASE Jumper | “Ok I’m Gonna Do It Anyways”
What would you do in this situation? A cop comes across a guy trying to BASE jump off a bridge and offers to let him walk away if he doesn’t ... Read More
May 11, 2012
STATE OF THE TAHOE BACKCOUNTRY 2012: XI
It’s that time of year already, it’s time to get creative. Maybe a bike ride through the gate up to Ebbett’s Pass, a dirt bike access mission on the Eastside, ... Read More
May 11, 2012
What it’s Like to be a Model | The Marmot Team Photo Shoot | Jackson Hole Backcountry
Intro Team photo shoots are always a blast because: You get flown somewhere awesome, meet fellow athletes and get everything paid for; who wouldn’t want to be sponsored? The Marmot photo shoot ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Superpark 16 Day 2 video | Unreal
Holy @#$%! just wait until you see the last clip in this video! I thought Bataleon team rider Jaeger Bailey was a goner when he pulled this move but apparently ... Read More
May 11, 2012
“OLD PEOPLE” Don’t Deserve Discounts at Ski Resorts! | Purgatory Ski Resort, CO Raises “Senior Pass” from $170 to $400
Purgatory ski resort in Durango, CO just raised Senior Season Pass prices from $170 to $400. Why? Why are you ripping off poor little old people? Well, there might be ... Read More
May 10, 2012
Ski FREE @ Silver Mountain, ID This Sunday
Silver Mountain in Kellogg, Idaho will be offering free skiing to anyone who shows up with boards and sticks on Sunday. They’re calling it Dave Smith Free Ski Day ... Read More
May 11, 2012
Whistler Conditions Report May 9 & 10 | Not Very Spring Like
The Complete opposite of: Its hard to describe a sound. Even harder to describe the sound of skiing today on Blackcomb. But I will try: Crunch, grind and slap come into ... Read More
May 10, 2012
NO Bike Park @ Squaw This Summer…
Unofficial just got off the phone with Squaw Valley USA. Squaw Valley will NOT have a Bike Park this summer. They did not have a bike park last summer. ... Read More
May 15, 2012
Whole Ski Lift STOLEN in Czech Republic…
Who in the hell steals an entire chair? Hard core Czech dudes, that’s who… According to the Prague Daily Monitor, an entire ski lift has been stolen in the Northern ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Squaw Season Passholder Benefits Explained
So, you bought your 2012/13 Squaw Valley USA season pass? Or you haven’t yet. Either way, it’s good to know what benefits come with this year’s season pass. Last ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Stabbing Jumping Fish with PitchForks While Water Skiing | THIS is Crazy FUNNY
Check out these guys find creative ways to help kill off invasive Asian carp. While researching these fish I learned that Asian carp jump because vibration and water turbulence frighten them. The fish jump 8-10 ... Read More
May 11, 2012
Sochi Olympic Terrorist Attack Stopped | Flame-Throwers, Missiles, Explosives, Mines, Guns, & Grenades Confiscated
An Abkhazian Islamic militant plot to attack the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic games was stopped this week according Russian authorities. Sochi is considered part of the Abkhazian historical homeland. These ... Read More
May 11, 2012
A Tunnel Thru Teton Pass @ Jackson Hole? | $300 million per Mile… | Do We Want This?
A tunnel thru Teton Pass in Jackson Hole, WY? This’s an idea that’s been rollin’ around for a long time in Jackson, WY and it just came up again at ... Read More
May 11, 2012
Ruckus in the Rockies…This Makes Snowboarding look Fun
I know, I don’t always post snowboard videos…but when I do they are rad. The 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Ruckus in the Rockies event took place last weekend in ... Read More
May 11, 2012
VIDEO: Skiers Snowboarders Team Up for Good Cause… Going BIG | Mammoth West Coast Invitational 2012 Big Air Comp
For the 2012 West Coast Invitational Mammoth shifted gears in a BIG way. For 10 years straight the WCI showcase event was a Snowboard Rail Jam at the Village. The ... Read More
May 14, 2012
Top 10 Reasons to Go to New Zealand with Inspire Snow Sessions This Summer
by Inspire Snow Sessions: 1. Our all-Inclusive price & sale We offer an all-inclusive price, we don’t charge any extra for accommodation upgrades, meals or activities, you just get ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Alpine Conditions Report …. and a sick VIDEO from Jackson Hole
Today at Alpine was not too bad. Got out at about 8:30am, and it was worth it. Thought it was a bit early and the snow wouldn’t soften up until ... Read More
May 12, 2012
40” New Snow Past 3 Days @ Alyeska, AK | Closed Today due to Avalanche Danger | Season Snowfall Total to 900″
It’s mid May and Alyeska ski resort in Girdwood, AK just had a casual 40” storm roll thru. Yep, you read that right, 40 inches of new snow in 3 days at ... Read More
May 12, 2012
One-Footed-Back-Flips & Other Afternoon Shenanigans | Volympics Jib Park
The conditions on Blackcomb = painful so we decided to check out the venue for the IV VOLYMPIC Winter Games. Two pipes, a culvert, multiple jumps and some bonks were still ... Read More
May 11, 2012
Dave Treadway | On The Hunt For Sled Skiing And Adventure
Dave Treadway and Willie Goldman load up their sleds and head out the Rutherford to try and find some true spring skiing. They find at least one sick chute and ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Would You Pick These Girls Up in Your VW? | “Sun, Surf, & Sand: Adventures in a Bikini”
It’s a feel good surf, bikini, lifestyle video. Have you noticed how much help feel good music is to a video. Well, it helps a lot. If this video doesn’t ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Superpark 16 Day 3 Video | The Jump Line Goes Off!
Jaeger Bailey is back at it again, Double backflip to knuckle front flip off? I thought yesterdays ender was a banger but this one’s unreal. 2 SuperPark ender shots in a ... Read More
May 13, 2012
Superpark 16 Day 4 | Epic Sunrise Shots, One Footers and Methods
Even after 4 days straight of snowboarding and partying the crew down at Superpark hasn’t slowed down a bit. Nils Mindvich woke up at 5 am to get some epic ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Tearing Up Arizona Spines On A Mt. Bike | After Almost Fatal Slip
Remember Miles Daisher BASE jumping in Arizona to promote Degree deodorant? It was part of an advertising series called Masters of Movement and here is another installment. This time former BMX ... Read More
May 12, 2012
Ready to Laugh? | Bear Shot Out of Tree to Trampoline to FACE, Then Carried Like 6-Pack
Yeah, we know you’ve already seen this. But, it’s priceless, so watch it again. This bear gets shot by a tranquilizer gun, falls out of a tree, bounces off a ... Read More
May 14, 2012
TOP 5 Disc Golf Hole-in-One Videos | Five Videos that will Brighten Your Day and make you feel HAPPY!
Five videos that will brighten your day and make you feel HAPPY! #1. Jeff Dieken’s Hole-in-one (212ft, $184 purse). You can see the disc (175g Innova Gator) in the basket ... Read More
May 14, 2012
The World’s Scariest Drug = Colombian Devil’s Breath
Colombian Devil’s Breath | The World’s Scariest Drug VBS.tv bring us a look at the World’s Scariest Drug – Colombian Devil’s Breath.
May 14, 2012
Man Hit by Car on a Russian Highway | Video Caption Contest
What was the last thought to go through this guy’s head before getting hit by this car? Best caption will win a Mayday Urban Road Warrior (21 Piece) Emergency Kit. ... Read More
May 14, 2012
Chamonix is Still Going OFF – May Powder Skiing for the Frenchies
Chamonix has been going off this season! Ever since the early snowfall the Alps received back in October the Frenchies have been getting Freshies. AND ITS STILL GOING OFF!!! This ... Read More
May 14, 2012
A Typical Day for a Gringo Ski Bum in Las Leñas, Argentina
Are you thinking about extending your winter by traveling below the equator to South America for earths next winter season but are apprehensive because you don’t know what to expect? Well, ... Read More
May 13, 2012
Alyeska CLOSED Again Today for Avy Danger | 40” Past Few Days; 77” in May; 944” This Year
Alyeska got 40” of new snow the past few days. The avy danger was high yesterday and they weren’t able to get the mountain open. Today, they’ve got warmer temperatures ... Read More
May 13, 2012
Kitesurfing Added To 2016 Olympics In Rio
Kitesurfing has been added to the Olympics within the Sailing Competition of the 2016 summer Olympics in Rio. You may not have known that the IKA (International Kiteboarding Association) was ... Read More
May 13, 2012
VIDEO: Griffin Post Going BIG in Jackson Hole
That dot hanging in space inside that red circle is a human being… Unofficial Jackson’s Griffin Post is good at skiing. He isn’t into the flash or pizazz that we’re ... Read More
May 13, 2012
Cook Tent Architecture (And Just About Everything Else You Need to Know About Backcountry Skiing) With Andrew McLean
Andrew McLean is one of America’s most accomplished and experienced ski mountaineers. He has also been testing and designing gear for companies like Black Diamond and Mountain Hardwear for ... Read More
May 13, 2012
What You Missed at Snowbird Today | Conditions Report 5/12 | Photos of THE WAVE
If you missed skiing today, you better have a good reason. Seriously. Perfect corn, perfect weather, and lots of action. I heard Mineral Basin had some great jibbing off the ... Read More
May 13, 2012
Unofficial Beer | Beer Discovered And Analyzed From 1840′s Shipwreck
According to Reuters.com Finnish scientists have analyzed two bottles of beer that were originally pulled from an 1840′s shipwreck in 2010. The wreck was located in the Baltic Sea not ... Read More
May 14, 2012
Looking To Step Up Your Bike Rides This Summer? | This Might Inspire You
This wolf-pack is one. Although this took place last summer, my hope is that Matt Hunter’s 2-day adventure ride through some British Columbia wilderness will pull some of you out ... Read More
May 14, 2012
The World’s Hottest Pro Surfer – Alana Blanchard
Alana Rene Blanchard (born March 5, 1990) is an accomplished American pro surfer and the winner of the Women’s Pipeline Championships. In addition to being one of the top pro ... Read More
May 14, 2012
More April Alaska Spines | De Le Rue Brothers Shredding These Particular Ones
I know everybody has just about had it with footage coming from Alaska. As the lay-person’s ski season shrivels up and dies, the pros go to AK and pump out ... Read More
May 13, 2012
The MOST Extreme Sport? 1st American to Climb All 14 8,000-meter Peaks w/o Supplimental Oxygen Occurred 7 Years Ago
High altitude mountaineering in unquestionably the most extreme sport. “180 people have climbed it [Annapurna] and 80 people have died trying. So that’s a 33% fatality rate based on ... Read More
May 14, 2012
Best Gaper Day edit of 2012 – NASCAR pit team @ Killington VT
We received this email with a link to one of the best Gaper Day edits we have ever seen. Our NASCAR pit team geared up and took a break from ... Read More
