SierraDescents | 2011
February 23, 2011
Arizona Snowbowl: Top to Bottom
Continuing my award-winning Top to Bottom video series, here is a POV ski descent of the Arizona Snowbowl via the Spur Catwalk, Lower Bowl, Logjam, Wild Turkey, and Round (more)
February 23, 2011
Wolfgang Lert’s “Mugelhupf”
Wolfgang Lert died in his San Francisco home on Feb 13, 2009 at the age of 91. He was one of the founders of SMS as well as a builder of the San Antonio Ski Hut. In 1936-37 he (more)
February 21, 2011
TNF Freedom Pant
I wouldn't call North Face's ski and snowboard-oriented Freedom pant perfect, but it does get a lot right, making it quite appealing for this price point. You'll have no trouble (more)
February 20, 2011
The Inbounds Powder Experience
About a foot of new snow on the ground here in Flagstaff meant it was a mad-dash morning for a powder day at the Arizona Snowbowl. Those of you who sometimes wonder if you're (more)
February 15, 2011
Palmyra Peak
You really can't understand how extraordinary Telluride's hike-to 13,320' Palmyra Peak is unless you actually go up the bastard. This is wild country, fully deserving of its EX (more)
February 11, 2011
Dynastar Course WC
These skis scared me—and that was long before I even put them on the snow. Take a look at that narrow tip and tail. Pay particular attention to that expansive 23.6-meter turn (more)
February 9, 2011
The Heater is Gray
Over Christmas I bought a space heater for my room at my parents' house in Flagstaff, which tends to be cold. I liked the heater so much I decided to get another one when I got (more)
February 4, 2011
Dynastar Course Ti
Immediately following a much-too-few blazing runs on Dynastar's Speed Course Ti ski, the entirety of my written notes consisted of two words: "I'm Sold." The Course Ti, part of (more)
February 3, 2011
Atomic Crimson Ti
With its blazing red graphics and its innovative 'adaptive' camber, Atomic's Crimson Ti ski was poised to become the go-to All-Mountain plank in my ski quiver...and then I tried (more)
February 2, 2011
SIA Denver
The SnowSports Industries America's SnowShow is the largest and "most concentrated" trade show in the snow sports industry. This year, The Ski Channel decided to hold their (more)
