Sep 01
Natural landslide paths (aka “slides”) are in abundance throughout New York’s highest Adirondacks. And thanks to Irene’s flooding rains (the same rains that have ravaged many parts of the northeast), the list of skiable slide paths is now longer than ever. Take a peek at the nice update that our friends at Adirondack Backcountry Skiing …
Mar 03
It seems as though the winter calendar is filling up with more great skiing events each season, and two events coming up this weekend are no exception. Whether you are looking to develop your backcountry skiing skills, meet up with other skiers or explore some new terrain, check out one of these upcoming buy cheap …
Feb 16
On Saturday, March 5th, the 2nd Annual Bolton to the Barns Ski Tour will present backcountry skiers with a great opportunity to spend a day in the hills of Vermont, while helping the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps create opportunities for young Vermonters wishing to play an active role in conserving the Vermont landscape. At the …
Jan 23
Now in its fifth year, the Mountain Hardwear Ski Mountaineering Race returns to Vermont’s Mad River Valley on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 to challenge adventurous skiers of all abilities on a beautiful course connecting Mad River Glen and Sugarbush ski areas, via the Long Trail and Slidebrook area. This is a great event for all …
Jan 01
Just yesterday, British Columbia based Greg Hill – a passionate and talented skier, husband, and father of two – successfully reached his goal of climbing and skiing 2 million vertical feet (670,000 meters) in one year. To accomplish this, he did not rely on chairlifts, snow cats, snowmobiles, helicopters to reach the top of his …
