Simple Backcountry Travel Protocol Sledders, skiers and snowboarders who recreate on winter slopes steeper than 30 degrees should understand where and how avalanches happen. It’s a good idea to… More
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There’s No Such Thing As Sidecountry
How many of us have ever ducked a rope at the local ski area looking for “freshies”? By ducking that rope you have now left the ski area and are… More
The Essentials for Backcountry Skiing – G3 & Scarpa
Transitioning from alpine skiing to the backcountry can be a rewarding but daunting endeavor. To help with the gear learning curve, The Trail Head is hosting an evening with SCARPA & G3 Genuine Guide Gear to… More
Where are we going to mount your skis?
In a quick look this morning I found over 300 brands of skis for sale world wide this year. While the big 10-12 make up a large part of the… More
Worn Wear Truck Coming To Missoula
Why repair a garment instead of just buying another? Lots of reasons, Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario explains it. Repair is a Radical Act By Rose Marcario, Patagonia CEO This holiday… More
Skiing In Your Backyard
There was a lot of chatter about El Niño heading into winter this year. Granted we’ve barely entered “official” winter, we are still doing alright. Now is the time to… More
SOS SKI SWAP Sat and Sun November 7th and 8th
Ski Season in Missoula Officially starts with the annual SOS ski swap. The Swap, put on every year by volunteers from the Snowbowl National Ski Patrol is an event that seems to… More
Smartphone Avalanche App Warning
Apps marketed as transceivers give users false sense of protection Oct 24, 2013, Revelstoke, BC: Smartphone avalanche search applications that are marketed as avalanche rescue systems are not recommended, says… More
There Is No Such Thing As Sidecountry
As we head towards another ski season the number of backcountry setups seems to be increasing every year. Backcoutry tools do not always enter into peoples minds or pocketbooks. I… More
DPS Skis Dreamtime Pre-order Event
It’s in the 90’s, your on the water when not hunkered down in an air conditioned oasis, why think about skis? Why not with the DPS Dreamtime pre-order sale starting… More