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Sep 06
Grass Skiing 101
It all starts with the your favorite pair of old, dusty boards…and a good attitude. Then… 1. Wait for some light rain; 2. Head for an older New England ski area trail with an especially thick coat of grass and moss, and few, if any, rocks exposed; 3. Try not to turn much.
Sep 04
Backcountry Skiing Gear Primer
By Brian Mohr Every snow season, we encounter more and more skiers and riders who want to take to the“backcountry” – that world beyond the boundaries of ski areas where untracked snow, solitude and unfamiliar terrain await the adventurous spirit. Appetites for fresh powder can be so serious that the aspiring backcountry-bound can sometimes be …
Sep 03
Winter Waves
Winter is an endless source of photographic inspiration and natural beauty. Recently, while waiting in line for first chair at Alta, on a especially deep and fluffy powder day, we were lucky enough to connect with our friend Dylan Crossman – who grew up skiing in Vermont’s Mad River Valley. We enjoyed most of the …
Sep 03
Winter Waves – Part 2
Our thoughts often go to the deepest, fluffiest powder days when we watch the tops of breaking waves get blown back to sea by a strong offshore breeze. Maybe the wind reminds us of Old Man Winter’s legendary howl and roar. Or perhaps surfing among these waves – floating in that fluid ocean as the …
