Alyeska Resort, Alaska
Let it May
In case you live in an off-the-grid cabin somewhere in AK, Alyeska has announced that it’s extending winter. The base at the top is over 200″, so we might as well ski it! The resort will be running the Tram for access with skiing/riding on Chair 6 every weekend in May …Read More
Spring Cancelled
We’re supposed to be skiing corn snow and working on our goggle tans this time of year, instead we’re enjoying 28 inches of seven percent snow. We usually get heavy gloppy snow in April, but the morning was full of faceshots with more on the way.
The Magic of Corn Snow
For snow geeks, there’s a term for the fantastic spring conditions currently featured on the slopes of Alyeska. It’s called a freeze/thaw cycle. Pretty simple science here: the snow freezes at night, staying firm in the morning hours, evolving into a soft, silky texture perfect for carving turns by the …Read More
Eyeing the Finish
Today is the grand finale of the Alyeska World Comp. The talent pool of skiers and snowboarders has been honed, and today, only the best of the best will be hitting the big lines for a chance at cash prizes and a badge of honor. The conditions are perfect and the …Read More
Extreme Comps
We’re waiting for a break in the clouds so we can get a hop up to the Headwall from the CPG heli. We need to do control work before the venue can be opened for the comps. We have great visibility above the clouds and the guns are getting the …Read More
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