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Popular Mechanics
March 2008
Jeff Wise |
As Killer Avalanches Strike, Tech to the Rescue in Backcountry With at least five Americans succumbing to the snow in one January weekend, science continues to battle winter's white killer, but can technology trump recklessness in the backcountry?   |
Popular Mechanics
January 2010 |
On the Ski Slopes With Avalanche Patrollers No matter how experienced a ski patroller is, the danger of a particular slope can never be evaluated perfectly. |
Outside
April 2003
Ted Kerasote |
A Thin White Line During two deadly weeks this winter, avalanches swept away 14 lives in the heart of British Columbia's remote backcountry. An exclusive report details what really happened -- and unfolds the agony of a grieving guide who led his clients to their deaths. |
Adventure
Jonathan Waterman |
Instant Expert: Avalanche Safety Packing the right gear and downloading the latest updates can keep you from slip-sliding away. |
Outside
April 2005
Grayson Schaffer |
Powder Keg When an avalanche killed an out-of-bounds snowboarder in Utah, many assumed he was a reckless novice. The scary truth? Experts make most of the lethal mistakes. |
Outside
February 2004
Eric Hansen |
Winter's Wonderland Workout Keeping super-fit from November to April outside of the gym is easy. |
Fast Company
February 2004
Fiona Haley |
A Day In The Life of Work Winter Trail Grooming Manager Earl Ward ensures the Jackson Hole retains its reputation for stellar snow. |
Outside
November 2008
Rob Story |
The Goat Route Ski tourists may flock to the Haute Route of France and Switzerland, but this crew wanted more. So they skinned, pisted, and off-pisted all the way across the westernmost Alps -- with a little help from 59 lifts and Hunter S. Thompson. |
Outside
November 2003 |
The Universal Language of Pow Ready to grab fresh big air? We've got hemispheres of the white stuff -- and timely beta on boosting your stamina, choosing the right equipment, and finding singular steeps close to home. Who says winter ever needs to end? |
BusinessWeek
December 12, 2005
Susan B. Garland |
Away From It All On The Slopes More intermediate skiers - and even preteens - are taking to untracked terrain. |
AskMen.com
Salvatore Mann |
Top 10: Spring Skiing Destinations The snow is melting and the leaves are sprouting, but that doesn't mean the winter fun is over. For those wishing to catch some last thrills on the slopes before summer comes, spring skiing is for you. |
Nursing
November 2009
Laskowski-Jones & Jones |
Winter emergencies: Managing ski and snowboard injuries This article provides an overview of ski- and snowboard-related trauma, describes injury management considerations in the field, and offers advice for snow sport injury prevention and safety. |
Fast Company
March 2001
Todd Shapera |
Cold Warrior Jerry Balint is one of about four dozen patrollers whose mission it is to tame the snowpack on Jackson Hole's notoriously extreme terrain. The patrol stabilizes the mountain by blowing it up -- blasting out windblown drifts and slabs that load up overnight... |
Outside
April 2006
Aron Ralston |
My Summit Problem What would you do after you'd been trapped in the wilderness and forced to cut off your own arm? You probably wouldn't try to become the first person to climb all 59 of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks in winter, and alone. |
Popular Mechanics
December 24, 2008
Andrew Moseman |
Win Snowball Fights With Better Strategy and Snow Tech Snow experts to tell us what makes the best packing snow, how to build a solid snow fort and what tools you can use to dominate this winter. |
Outside
May 2006 |
Miracle in the Andes In this exclusive excerpt from the book Miracle in the Andes, Nando Parrado reveals the untold horrors of their suffering, and the courage and faith that got them out alive. |
AskMen.com
October 23, 2003
Harry Marks |
Top 10: Exotic Ski Resorts Combining great runs and resort treatment with world-class alpine challenges, these 10 hotspots (or is it coldspots?) attract snow lovers in more ways than one. |
Popular Mechanics
April 2010
John Galvin |
Survival Stories: How 4 Men Beat the Odds in Extreme Situations Survival stories from Minneapolis' I-35 bridge collapse and others. |
Outside
December 2004
Tim Sohn |
Absolutely Knackered 770 British students descend on Hinterglemm in mid-December for the 81st Oxford-Cambridge Varsity Ski Trip, a two-week homage to youth centered on the longest-running team ski races in the world. |
Outside
November 2004 |
Skiing 2005: Lodging & Real Estate R&R: Feeling Kneady... Real Estate: Mount Mine... Technology: These Bindings Byte... Powder Skis: Big Is Beautiful... etc. |
Adventure
February 2005
Steve Casimiro |
Tahoe Unbound There's a new era of backcountry skiing in Lake Tahoe. Here's how to reap the rewards. |
Outside
January 2006
Florence Williams |
Book and Media Reviews The gripping novel The Western Limit of the World tells the story of the inner demons and angels of a hard-boiled modern Odysseus... Two books, Snowstruck and Thin Ice, explore the dangerous reality of avalanches when climbing the world's highest mountains... etc. |
Adventure
August 2005
Paul Kvinta |
Stalking One Very Cool Cat The snow leopards of the Himalaya are among the most elusive predators on Earth. But even their amazing stealth may not be enough to save them. |
Popular Mechanics
January 30, 2009
Paul Tolme |
5 Trends from the Ski and Snowboard Industry Trade Show Reverse camber skis, avalanche safety equipment, split snowboards, and body armor are described. |
Outside
February 2002
Mark Jenkins |
Winter to the Corps The Marines' mountain warfare training center is the ultimate test for some of the world's toughest troops: a make-it-or-leave regimen of backcountry ski combat, torturous night maneuvers, and deadly cold. Any volunteers? |
Outside
November 2009 |
North America's 16 Best Ski Resorts Alta/Snowbird... Jackson Hole... Alyeska... Silverton... Breckenridge... Whistler-Blackcomb... Park City... Aspen/Snowmass... Powder Mountain... Jay Peak... Bridger Bowl... Crested Butte... etc. |
Chemistry World
February 7, 2014
James Urquhart |
Materials break into snow business The Winter Olympics games in Sochi will be a test bed for new technologies and materials that will both enhance the arenas and the equipment that the athletes are using. |
Real Travel Adventures
September 2007
Valerie A. Russo |
Winter Thrills...Without Spills Fun places to ski, snowshoe, and ice fish in Utah. |
Popular Mechanics
February 9, 2010
Roy Berendsohn |
16 Cardinal Rules for Snow Shovelling There's more to safe shoveling than merely slinging snow. |
Outside
November 2006
Schaffer et al. |
Lifesavers & Rides Backcountry gear gets lighter, faster, and easier to use... Toyota's new FJ Cruiser a favorite of mountain rescue workers and outfitters... Guidelines to make the most of winter... Every hill is a ski hill... |
Popular Mechanics
January 29, 2010
Jerry Beilinson |
Top 5 Picks from the 2010 Ski and Snowboard Industry Trade Show Avalanche airbags and rockered skis are tops at the trade show and so are new fabrics and fashions. |
Outside
March 2010
Justin Nyberg |
The New Avalanche Airbag Backcountry Access's new Float 3 avalanche bag is affordable and may just save your life. |
