For 73 years, when the sun dipped behind the jagged teeth of the North Cascades, Mt. Baker went dark. But this past weekend, for the first time in seven decades of operation, the Mt Baker Ski Area offered night skiing. There is a specific frequency you feel when you drive up the Mt. Baker Highway. […]
Living in Jackson, WY, we don’t just respect the forest; we live in it. When we reviewed the VERO Smokey Bear 80th Anniversary Watch last year, we talked about how Smokey is more than a mascot—he’s a voice of wisdom for those of us who spend our lives in the backcountry. Now, VERO has released […]
For twenty-five years, I’ve called the mountains home. I’ve lived the “mega-resort” era, watching quiet ski towns transform into high-priced spectacles where marketing meetings focus on increasing skier capacity without adding an inch of terrain. Returning to Taos Ski Valley after a 15-year hiatus, I expected the inevitable “blow up.” What I found instead was […]
The Never Summer Proto T3 Eclipse isn’t just another board in the quiver; it’s a high-performance throwback to the roots of a Colorado powerhouse. Featuring the original “Eclipse” logo from the early days, this deck might look like a tribute, but the technology under the hood is strictly from the 21st century. At Mountain Weekly News, […]
As an elk hunter based in the Tetons, my gear is a massive investment. I recently put the Plano Diverge Series Rifle Case through the wringer for my fall hunt (read that review here), and while that case is my go-to for rugged transport, I needed a secondary “insurance policy” for the home. When you […]
What’s the ShaperSummit All About? The Jackson Hole ShaperSummit was founded by Rob Kingwill almost a decade ago with the help of Teton Gravity Research. The event takes place annually at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. What makes the event unique is it provides valuable and honest feedback from a variety of board testers known as […]
I recently took the YES. Pick Your Line XTRM out for some hot laps at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort following a solid dump of fresh snow. As someone who tests boards for a living and has ridden well over 100 different decks, I don’t say this lightly: this snowboard has officially become my daily driver […]
After spending decades running traditional straps, I was curious to see how Jones Snowboards would integrate the new FASE technology into their lineup. Built on the back of the NOW Binding design, the Jones Mercury FASE is a hybrid snowboarding binding that attempts to bridge the gap between “locked-in” response and the convenience of quick […]
Alright skiers and snowboarders, let’s talk about the most important layer in your kit: the one touching your skin. If you’re anything like me, you’re rocking base layers all winter long here in Jackson Hole. I’m not just wearing these on the mountain; I’m wearing them walking the dog in sub-zero temps, trail running in […]
Choosing a transceiver is a life-saving decision. I’m Mike Hardaker, a Level III Avalanche Professional with 26 years of backcountry experience. I’ve vetted every unit on this list through high-stakes testing in the Tetons to ensure these beacons perform when seconds count. This is not a list of specs; it’s a report from the field. […]