Lake Desolation is surrounded by quality backcountry skiing, from south-facing open glades, to tree skiing on north and east aspects. The area draws all kinds of backcountry types – from weathered telemarkers out for a long tour, to modern twin-tippers barreling down from the Canyons ski resort next door. They all come to this tiny…
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Sneak peek at Salomon gear from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Salomon is once again taking gear to another level at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market, with a new AT ski boot that’s even more advanced than the Quest 12, and updated trail running shoes designed around the needs of elite runners, but made for you, the consumer, to use on your own adventurous trail…
Black Diamond Warrant Skis revealed at All Mountain Demo
Another new ski to be added to Black Diamond’s 2011/2012 roster is the Warrant. The nice lady inside Black Diamond’s All Mountain Demo tent at Solitude told me there are many changes to the lineup, with some skis (like the Havoc) going away, and others being replaced with new models. The Warrant replaces the old…
Volkl Inuk Ski review at OR All Mountain Demo
Volkl is expanding their lineup of backcountry skis for the 2011/2012 season, with entirely new models and updates on the old. One of those new models, the Volkl Inuk, found its way into my arms at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo at Solitude, and we got to know each other a bit on…
K2 SideShow Skis at Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo
K2 had a plethora of skis at the Outdoor Retailer 2011 Winter Market All Mountain Demo at Solitude. Some were old favorites with new designs and topsheets, like the Pontoon and Coomback. Others were brand new models that won’t be released until Fall 2011, and the K2 SideShow skis are among the newborns we can…
Black Diamond Amperage Skis at Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo
Roarrrrrr! I swear I heard the Black Diamond Amperage skis growl as I drove them through cut-up powder at Solitude Mountain Resort. So maybe the skis didn’t actually personify themselves in my ear hole, but they sure felt like they were getting all “amped” up as I crushed through snow pillows and plowed over leftover…
Salomon BBR Skis review
The new Salomon BBR ski has gotten a lot of hype lately, thanks to its promise to be the ski that can do everything. From groomers to hardpack, powder and ice, the BBR’s V-shaped design should handle it all, while making skiers look good in the process. The ski is currently on a multi-state “Shape…
Backcountry Film Festival at Brewvies
Utah is the the grip of deep winter, which means backcountry skiing is at its peak. But if your backcountry experience has been lacking, or you need inspiration to just get out there, then maybe the Backcountry Film Festival will give you a kick in the pants. The Backcountry Film Festival is touring to ski…
Voile Charger backcountry skis review
Voile is a local ski company that has long been on my radar since they manufacture their backcountry skis right here in Utah. They also make some damn-fine skis, as evidenced in the awesome Voile Charger backcountry skis. Awesome? Hell yea. The Voile Charger are my favorite new ski that I’ve been able to test…
Backcountry skiing Greens Basin
When it comes to backcountry ski terrain, it’s good to have those go-to places for any eventuality. On a powder day with a stable snowpack, you can ski pretty much anywhere. But sometimes the avalanche danger is too high for open slopes, or it hasn’t snowed in so long that the mountains are covered in…