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The idea of spring skiing conjures up beautiful images of corn-skiing, parking-lot beers, and long-awaited toasty temps. All these things are true, but backcountry skiers need to consider one other...
Beth Lopez |
Here at Geartrade, we're lucky to work with an array of folks who do awesome things outside of working here. Take Scott for example. Not only does Scott help manage...
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With mountains across the northern hemisphere getting their first few snowstorms of the year, it’s that time of year when dedicated locals dust off their goggles, wax their skis and boards, and get...
TJ Parsons |
On the evening of Thursday, September 14th, a familiar scene will come to life in the Black Diamond store Parking Lot here in Salt Lake. Backcountry skiers and boarders in...
Beth Lopez |
Ski patrol dogs are more than just good PR for resorts—they’ve got years of training that prepares them to save lives. To learn more about what rescue dogs do and...
TJ Parsons |
The definition of avalanche terrain merits a quick discussion, as our seasoned backcountry skier crew is often asked by beginners wondering how to stay safe. The simplest way, when danger...
Beth Lopez |
Geartrade writer Beth Lopez averages a hundred days per season backcountry skiing in the Wasatch, with nearly two decades of ski touring under her belt. We dig her philosophy, and...
Beth Lopez |
Within the avalanche report, you’ll find not only valuable information about what’s safe, what isn’t, and how it’s trending over time—you’ll also get insightful clues about where the softest snow...
Beth Lopez |
After going months without powder turns, early-season stoke can be a powerful force. And while we know you’re itching to get after it, there are a few things to keep...
TJ Parsons |
Thanks to the Utah Avalanche Center, we not only know where to safely tour but where the best snow will be—what people are seeing out on the skintrack, where the...
Beth Lopez |
If you’re like us and you love sunshine and corn snow, spring skiing is a highlight of the year. On top of that, common spring avalanche dangers—wet loose and wet...
Beth Lopez |
A quick look at the common problem-solvers you should consider carrying into the backcountry, in addition to the non-negotiable essentials like avalanche safety gear.
TJ Parsons |
How to read an avalanche forecast. Local avalanche centers use clear, easy-to-follow graphics and explain the day’s hazards in layman’s terms, so you needn’t have a snow science degree to...
Beth Lopez |
