Nature News: Signs of Spring, and a Howl!
Cathy Shill wrote this on Monday, March 8th, 2010
(Cross-country skiing in Grand Teton National Park.)
February was a month with a shallow snowpack, a mix of weather and increased light as the rays of the sun track back to the Northern Hemisphere. About 300 [...]
Colorado’s 10th Mountain Division Huts
Andy Fleming wrote this on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
Working as a school counselor I get some awesome breaks. Flying from Rochester, N.Y., to Denver last month to meet up with friends, I dreamed of my first telemark powder turns. In my mind I [...]
continue readingLast Call?
Jim Stanford wrote this on Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Last night I walked into Teton Thai, a popular restaurant in Jackson, and found the place completely empty. Sam, the proprietor, postulated that his entire customer base had been wiped out by the afternoon’s Gelande [...]
continue readingPushing Limits in Rando Racing
Peter Wadsworth wrote this on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
“Backcountry” and “ski mountaineering” races don’t often go into the backcountry and rarely include real mountaineering, but they are great test pieces for your fitness, your gear and your partners. It’s for this reason that [...]
continue readingAvalanche Claims 2nd Skier in Tetons
Jim Stanford wrote this on Monday, February 22nd, 2010
An avalanche on the South Teton in Grand Teton National Park yesterday claimed the life of skier Wray Landon.
Landon and two friends had climbed to the 12,514-foot summit and begun a descent of the Southeast [...]
Inspiration at the American Bouldering Series
Craig DeMartino wrote this on Thursday, February 18th, 2010
The ABS Nationals were held last weekend in Washington, D.C. I know what you’re asking yourself … What are the ABS Nationals and why would I care?
I’ve actually asked myself those same questions, and until [...]
Meet Your Jacket-Winning Bikini Skier
Jim Stanford wrote this on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
“Hope I get a (warm) bluebird day!” wrote Sarah from Jackson Hole, on finding out she won our Winter 2011 jacket contest. A 23-year-old Milwaukee native, she is spending more time on Nordic skis these [...]
continue readingTime to Get Furry, or Nearly Naked. Or Hitched.
Jim Stanford wrote this on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
OK, readers, now it’s up to you to decide: What would you rather see someone do to win a Winter 2011 jacket from Cloudveil?
The judges have narrowed the nearly two dozen worthy entries to three [...]
Contest Entry Closed; Voting to Begin Soon
Jim Stanford wrote this on Monday, February 15th, 2010
Thank you to everyone who entered the 2011 Winter Jackets contest. The judges are sorting through the dozens of entries and will pick three finalists soon.
We’ve received some really funny — and dangerous — propositions.
Check [...]
What Would You Do to Win These Jackets?
Sarah Hubbard wrote this on Thursday, February 11th, 2010
It’s not really a question of whether you want next winter’s jackets from Cloudveil. We know you do. You’ve told us. You’ve practically begged us. The question isn’t do you want them, it’s HOW BADLY [...]
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