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  • Park Check Video 9 Park Check Video 9

  • Plenty Of Snow Left At Mt Bach Plenty Of Snow Left At Mt Bachelor

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      We just have an all-around great time at Mt. Bachelor and there is plenty of it left for you to enjoy! Video by Pete Alport.

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  • Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bach Big Wave Challenge at Mt. Bachelor

    • From: TetonGravityResearch
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      The Big Wave Challenge went off at Mt. Bachelor with seven unique features crafted for the surf-inspired shred contest. The riders that rode the course with the most style and finesse were awarded handsomely for their efforts. Check the awesomeness. Cowabunga dude. 

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  • Mt. Bachelor Park Check 9 Mt. Bachelor Park Check 9

    • From: TetonGravityResearch
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      Q: What could be better than blue skies at Bachelor? A: Blue skies and hot lapping the park.  Check out the latest edit from BlackStrap and Mt. Bachelor for the proof.

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  • Mt. Bachelor Park Check 9 Mt. Bachelor Park Check 9

  • Go: North Cascade Heli Go: North Cascade Heli

    • From: TetonGravityResearch
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      North Cascade Heli from Joey mara on Vimeo.

       

      Words And Video By Joseph Mara

      In a cut-off corner of north-central Washington State, a little known heli-skiing operation has been flying under the radar for nearly thirty years. North Cascade Heli (NCH), located in the town of Mazama, operates in a 300,000 acre permit area just south of North Cascades National Park. Pioneered by Harris Sanford in the early 80’s and then named Liberty Bell Alpine Tours, the outfit is now run by owners and guides Paul Butler and Ken Brooks. Their multifaceted operation now offers several different experiences ranging from a single heli-day (seven guaranteed runs or money back) and private flight time charters, all the way to extended guided touring trips at their two-story backcountry yurt. Planning a longer trip is recommended because weather conditions in the North Cascades vary drastically from day to day. The operating season is short, only seventy days from mid-January through March. Space fills up quickly so plan months in advance if you can.

      NCH offers a wide variety of terrain for all ability levels. Their longest run is 3,800 vertical feet, touring through high alpine peaks, glades, and trees. Bowls, couloirs, and slide paths are also on the menu. Snow? Yeah, they have plenty of that. The Cascades receive huge deposits of white gold every year and boast some impressive totals, including the single season world record snowfall of 1,140 inches held by Mt. Baker, situated just west of the helicopter permit area. The Cascades are the most glaciated mountains in the lower forty eight and are one of the few mountain ranges in North America with active volcanoes, including Mt. Rainier rising to over 14,000 feet. This makes the Cascades one of the most dramatic mountain ranges in the world, and there is no better way to experience them than by helicopter. 

      You will be in good hands at NCH with some of the most experienced guides in the business. Pilot Seamus O’Daimhin, a Vietnam Veteran who flies for logging and fire-fighting operations in the summer, has eyes in the back of his head. You will buzz low over mountain peaks and watch the bottom drop out as you cross ridges between runs. With such a large permit area and a max elevation of 9,000 feet, NCH can always find the good snow, even after a big warm up. conditions. If you get lucky, your guide just might take you to Stair Step, and Seamus will drop you off on a tiny mountain peak landing that may test your faith in him. 

      The typical one day trip begins in the heli-barn at 7:30 AM with a review of the day’s schedule and backcountry safety protocol, followed by weigh-ins and outfitting of all guests with the necessary safety equipment. Afterwards, a short review of proper beacon, shovel, and probe use takes place outside. Once everyone has completed the safety training, the pilot will go over the dos and don’ts of riding on board the A-Star B2 helicopter. Around 9:00 AM, up to three groups of four guests each will take turns loading the bird and flying out to their first run. Seven runs with lunch provided is a typical day, and additional runs can be purchased on the spot with time and weather permitting. Expect to arrive back at the heli-barn by mid-afternoon with a huge grin and a hankering for cold beer (BYOB). If you will be enjoying an extended stay with NCH, you will be shuttled to the Barron Yurt to begin your multi-day backcountry tour. The touring packages can often include an extra “heli-bump” or two. 

      NCH’s location in Mazama is why it’s one of Washington’s best-kept secrets.  Mazama is relatively isolated during winter months due to the closure of the west side of the North Cascades Highway. The Washington State Department of Transportation cannot maintain the road because of the massive amounts of snowfall. Most guests come from the Seattle area and make the four and a half hour drive around. Lodging can be found in Mazama at the Freestone Inn, or The Rolling Huts if you are looking for a more rustic experience (outhouses and no sink). Nearby Winthrop is a charming old western town which is well worth a stop for lodging, hot air balloons, the oldest legal saloon in Washington State, city girls on vacation, or the rusty old cowhands and their classic cars. Make sure to check out Kelly’s restaurant at The Rolling Huts outside of town for the best Irish food around, not to mention Steve’s signature cocktails which may or may not include real absinthe (ask for the “Aviation”). For anglers, this is prime steelhead country as well. The nearby Methow River offers excellent fishing and the latter half of NCH’s operating season coincides with the start of the fishing season. The cross-country skiing is also world class possibly more popular here than alpine skiing (if you happen to know someone who is into that). This seldom seen corner of the country is more than worth a visit. Combine the skiing, the natural beauty of the North Cascades, the uniqueness of Mazama and Winthrop, and NCH’s nearly three decades of heli-operation experience and you might just leave with a new annual tradition. 

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  • Go: Irwin Cat Skiing Go: Irwin Cat Skiing

    • From: TetonGravityResearch
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       Re_Cat

      Words: Pip Hunt

      Photos: Re Wikstrom

      A gloved finger etches a penis on a foggy window, then hastily circles it and slashes a line through the center. It’s almost as if our Tucker snow cat is filled with sixteen year-old boys. Rather than baseball, Alfalfa, and a “no girls allowed” sign, this moving clubhouse is filled tutus, sparkles and a pink wig. Pop music blares through the speakers and an old school ski film skitters across the big screen in front of us—though no one pays attention. Hannah Whitney, Utah Regional Director for SheJumps, gets down in the middle of the spacious cat. Before long, the entire snowcat bounces as seven women dance to “Call Me Maybe”. I’m not even through my first cup of coffee yet. 

      We’re heading up a snowy Kebler Pass, the unpaved summer road that connects Crested Butte to the rest of the Western Slope. Ten miles outside the funky, prayer-flag-draped ski town lies the Movie Cabin, the base for all of Irwin Catskiing’s daily adventures.

      While Crested Butte is known for its low snow pack, steep pitches and rocky terrain, locals have always known that the “donut hole” weather pattern leaves only the Butte bare. Irwin regularly receives two to three times more snow than Mt. Crested Butte every storm. It receives more than 600 inches annually, making it a leader for Colorado ski area snow totals.

      I slurp the dregs of my coffee before stepping out of the cat, taking in the panoramic view of the Elk Mountains and the minuscule movie cabin. We crowd inside the former Hollywood Western film prop and spread out around the fire to boot up for a day of skiing. 

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      Guides can make or break the catskiing experience; but Megan Poden, CB local, mom, ski patroller, and guide extraordinaire greets us with more flair than we arrived with. Her hot pink wig, black tutu, and sassy ways set the precedent—things are about to get ridiculous. 

      Luckily, these ladies at SheJumps, a 501-c3 non-profit organization aren’t afraid of having fun. SheJumps challenges women to reach their fullest potential through outdoor adventures. This trip wasn’t about luxury lodging, and delicious food though; it was about the terrain and initiating a new SheJumps chapter in the Gunnison Valley. It was about introducing more women to a safe backcountry skiing environment, skiing pow, and challenging each other to break free of our comfort zones. 

      Six inches of fresh waited us at the top, and the cat was stacked with snacks and beverages. Our guides cranked the tunes up between each lap. We chased each other through lines of fresh soft snow on “2D or Not 2D,” sent the “Outer Limits,” and played through the endless, rolling terrain of “Long.” 

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      “The terrain seemed endless,” Hannah gushed afterwards. “I’ve been out here touring before when I lived in the valley, but all of my surroundings seemed so much more accessible with the cat. I’m going to be dreaming about getting back here to ski more!”

      But the real fun started every time the cat door closed. We laughed, and had a really, really, really good time.

      “I think we just set the precedent for fun,” Kyra Martin, Director of Admin for Irwin stated at the end of the day. “Irwin sees a ton of male clients, but we’ve never had a cat full of women. We wanted to bring in SheJumps to show that women need adventure too!” 

      Details: 

      Website: Irwincolorado.com

      Contact: Info@Irwincolorado.com

      Prices: $500 per day

      1000+ Acres of Terrain 

      10,000-15,000 vertical feet of skiing per day 

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  • Thunder Glacier - Mountain Man Thunder Glacier - Mountain Man Mission Episode 1

    • From: johnwellsma
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      John Wells and Pete Durr skiing the Thunder Glacier in the North Cascades. Filmed and edited by John Wells

      "I have walked by the Thunder for about 10 years on many missions to ski Mt. Baker. Never have I seen the snow bridges and bergschrunds so filled in. This was a moment of exploration, perfect planning, and route finding that all came together in 7 minutes of big mountain fun. Enjoy, many more Mountain Man Missions to come this summer! Stay tuned. Winter has its way of bowing out, gracefully throwing in the towel moving on towards a new season and different weather cycles. With the close-out or shuddering of Winter the mountains are the fullest, the snowpack is settled and locked in for the spring, at these moments you can steal a line from the mountain gods before it is too late and summer is here." - John Wells


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  • Announcing The Further and Dre Announcing The Further and Dream Factory Tour Winners

    • From: TetonGravityResearch
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      The dust has finally settled from the 2012 film tour, and the grand prize winners have been drawn. Both films this year provided a whole slew of amazing giveaways, and hopefully you walked away with something fresh from our sponsors. 

      And the winners are…

      Jeremy Jones’ Further, presented by O’Neill 

      Grand Prize: John from Bellingham, WA won the trip for two to ride at Squaw Valley. We connected with John just after his trip, and it sounds like it was a pretty epic adventure.  “The bluebird conditions, variety of terrain and size of Squaw Valley were incredible!  The mountain is so large that we were having trouble keeping track of which chair went where for the first two days!  We're already planning a return trip for next year and will be bringing our friends from our home mountain, Mt. Baker.  A big thanks from Belinda and I to Squaw Valley and TGR for making this amazing trip possible!”

      Runner up: Karta from Boulder, CO is headed to Japan to shred powder courtesy of Cloudline Tours.  After seeing the Japan segments from Further, she couldn’t have been happier, and we can’t wait to see the pictures.

      Second Place: Last but far from least, the head-to-toe O’Neill outerwear and a new board from Jones Snowboards goes to Jennifer in Boston, MA. 

      The Dream Factory

      Grand Prize: A heli-skiing trip for two courtesy of Alaska Heliskiing goes to Garrett from Colorado.  Pretty sure we heard his screams of excitement all the way up in Jackson Hole.  Garrett has yet to take the trip but we look forward to his report and some pictures.

      Runner Up: Caroline from Kentucky scored the trip for two to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  Unfortunately she is fresh off an ACL tear but Jackson Hole has been awesome in working with her to shift the prize to a summer filled with mountain biking and hiking rehab…Her dream of skiing Jackson’s legendary terrain is going to have to wait another year.

      Second Place: Ben in Colorado is getting hooked up with head-to-toe outerwear from The North Face and a pair of skis from Atomic.

      From all of us at Teton Gravity Research, THANK YOU for making the 2012 tour a memorable one.  The tours reached close to 300 cities combined across the globe, and without your amazing support every year, it simply would not be possible. Enjoy the rest of your season, and see you next fall!

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  • Bachelor Parks Tour 1 - Pacifi Bachelor Parks Tour 1 - Pacific City

  • Summer Night Session At Windel Summer Night Session At Windells

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      John Kutcher, Nick Goepper and Will Berman headed up late in the summer for a night session. It was fun.

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  • Park Check Video 6 Park Check Video 6

    • From: mtbachelor114725
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      Bachelor Parks and riders as of mid-February, 2013. Video by Jim Sanco.

      Music by Harley Bourbon. Song title: “All Broken In”

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  • Legendary Mt Baker Banked Slal Legendary Mt Baker Banked Slalom 2013

    • From: idarado
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      The Smith team piles into the van and travels to Mt Baker to play their hand at the 2013 LBS.

      Banked Slalom winners:

       

      Pro Men                       Seth Wescott          

      Pro Women                  Maelle Ricker

      Pro Masters                  Marcel Dolak

      Pro Women Masters      Marni Yamada

      Next Generation           Isabella Gomez

      Juniors                        Hank Kennedy

      Younger Amateurs        Keith Dixon

      Older Amateurs            Robin Foster          

      Women Amateurs         Jennica Lowell

      Women Masters            Tanya Simonson

      Masters                        Jake Price

      Mid Masters                  Anthony Martinez

      Grand Masters              Luke Edgar



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  • Not So Slackcountry Not So Slackcountry

    • From: johnwellsma
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      Six minutes from some good days in January 2013.

      There is nothing slack about some of the side country at Mt. Baker, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. With lots of good options to be had, there is always a line that will push your comfort zones, make you better, or “simply learn you some things” throughout the year.

      Slackcountry sounds lame.  This is nothing short of the stuff dreams are made of.  With world renowned stable powder and steep lines, Mt. Baker is a mecca for hard-charging riders and dedicated mountain rippers.  The terrain is big and full of convexity and traps that make mothers and girlfriends quiver.  But the rewards for success are great and bolstered by lots of experience, trusting friends and partners, along with amazing conditions and the perfect blend of backcountry and safety all rolled into one.  There was a lot of wind with a certain January storm which made skiing all the more decisive and fast.  Wind slabs were popping off on all the steeps and fountains of slough piled into the lows and gullies and as long as you were above and safe, life was good, pow turns for days! 

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