By Chris Collins
Yesterday was sick. Dylan and I warmed up on a fun little powder sled gap, then built a super fun jump. Pete and I got a shot we’d been waiting to do for a while involving a snowboard follow cam. Sooo nice to have blue skies again! So much to do…so little bluebird!
Skiers Complete First Ski Descent of Half Dome to Valley Floor
Skiers Complete First Ski Descent of Half Dome to Valley Floor
Yosemite’s Half Dome is not a ski line. Of course, it’s better known as a rock-climbing destination high above the floor of Yosemite Valley. That didn’t stop two locals (Jason Torlano and Zack Milligan) from chasing their dream of becoming the first to link turns from the summit all the way to the valley floor. Torlano and Milligan did just that earlier this week when they took advantage of ephemeral conditions to ski off the summit of Half Dome. Conditions consisted of half an inch of névé
Park City Mountain Resort and Stevens Pass Ski Patrollers Negotiate with Vail Resorts for Contracts
Park City Mountain Resort and Stevens Pass Ski Patrollers Negotiate with Vail Resorts for Contracts
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Izzy Lidsky
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For the better part of 2021, ski patrollers at several large ski resorts in the Western US have made headlines as they negotiate their contracts to reflect the dedication they put into their jobs. For those of us that ski at a resort regularly, or even have at all in our lifetimes, we know that ski patrol is an essential part of not just staying safe, but also having a good time on the mountain. This season especially, it’s felt like ski patrollers could use a little extra love as they’ve
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