Tool of the Week: PowProject.com

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Sometimes figuring out where to go skiing feel's like a roll of the dice.  Where's the snow deep enough to not hit rocks?  Where are the freshies at? In the backcountry, it gets even worse: Will the snow be windswept? Will it be steep enough to ski? Will it be too steep to ski safely? How's the avi danger? How...Read More

Trip Report: Carl's Cabin and New York Mountain Backcountry

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UPDATE: If you're looking for more current trip reports, current avi conditions, other backcountry ski areas, or backcountry ski weather, please check out my new website (which is under construction) at www.PowProject.com [caption id="attachment_619" align="alignright" width="300" caption="At the Trailhead. Photo Credit Lora Homeyer"][/caption] This past weekend I did my first ever 10th mtn hut trip.  It was totally dope. We...Read More

Tool of the Week: Topo Maps

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[caption id="attachment_425" align="alignright" width="320" caption="TopoMaps near one of my favorite mountain biking spots: Walker ranch"][/caption] There is no substitute for a good topo map and old fashioned compass.  Knowing how to use them is a basic skill for any outdoors person.  With that said, nothing beats being able to bust out your smart phone and immediately know your place on...Read More

Tool of the Week: NOAA hourly weather and point forecasts

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[caption id="attachment_354" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Example of hourly weather for Boulder, CO. Notice temperatures falling from the 70's today to snow in 48 hours... typical Boulder weather!"][/caption] Weather you're a data lover, or a flexible planner, I love using NOAA's hourly weather graph feature. Go to www.noaa.gov, type in your zip code (or city and state), and then scroll down and...Read More

Trip Report: Hidden Valley Backcountry Skiing

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UPDATE: If you're looking for more current trip reports, current avi conditions, other backcountry ski areas, or backcountry ski weather, please check out my new website (which is under construction) at www.PowProject.com [caption id="attachment_343" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="Courtney Making some Tele Turns in fresh snow at Hidden Valley"][/caption] This past weekend I had a great time backcountry skiing at Hidden Valley,...Read More