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Welcome to our blog. Check back for frequent updates on happenings in the Tetons!
Dawn Patrol before work in the middle of a high pressure was a great way to start the morning.
The morning was cold and quiet at the start. As we climbed the birds started to wake up with the sun.
Enjoying some sun and tea on top is the best thing about waking up before dawn.
Good Morning Victor
Tuesday was an exciting day in the Backcountry. Especially if you happened to be skiing on Teton pass. The Tetons received over 3 feet of snow from the last storm. There were natural and human triggered avalanche everywhere. Your life literally depended on proper terrain selection. Finding the proper terrain offered deep powder and fun times.
yostmark backcountry tours
deep
Taylor
ski demo
We just got back from outdoor retailer down in salt lake. It is always fun to leave the valley for a day or two and check out some of next years gear. But leaving the Tetons is always a double edged sword. After five minutes down in salt lake traffic makes you long for the valley. Then it will snow two feet in the Tetons, while you will wish you never left. There are some cool things on the track for next year. But it seems like winter is just getting started in the Tetons.
Solitude
The ski demo took place at Solitude Mountain Resort. Lack of coverage and snow had us skiing the same run for the demo. Which in some ways is better for ski testing. You learn the terrain and if a fat ski can ski ice well, than it can rip up the powder. The day after the demo it snowed a foot.
Black Diamond Carbon Megawatt
5 minutes before start
Today was the 9th annual Teton Ridge Classic Race. It is one of the best classic races held in the Rockies. Awesome terrain, conditions and scenery made for a great race. This year competitors in the 28k race were allowed to switch ski on the second lap. It was also the first year for the wooden ski division. For race results and more info you can go to this link : TCR
Start to 28k
finish line
race results
1st, 2nd, 3rd, wooden ski division
Yostmark put on a free wax clinic for the public last night. The Teton Ridge Ranch race is on saturday. This was an opportunity for people to ask any last minute question they might have about waxing before the race. Especially because last years race was so hard to wax for. The most important tip: Brush, wax, scrape, brush and repeat. Wax on wax off.
wax on
check this out
up
I had some friends come to town for some epic powder skiing. But with the winter we have been having, it is anything but epic. There was a few inches of fresh snow that fell, so we went into the BC to find some good turns. Beautiful sunny weather and cold temps made for a awesome day to be in the tetons. The Rogers brothers can’t wait to come back.
Lunch
down
up again
team rogers
eyes on the prize
With all of this high pressure, high avalanche danger and crazy snow pack, some say that there is no good snow left. Terrain selection is what will make or break a good outing in the backcountry.
The early bird gets them worm, it is good to ski before it gets too warm.
Add some higher elevation and some north facing trees and you’ll have your self a great safe day out there.
Nice!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The Holidays are a great time to go out and explore the Back Country. But it seems like every one else has the same idea. Forcing you to travel just a little farther to find the goods. a Nice long tour the day after christmas was a great late present. The weather was bright and sunny and in the mid twenties.
Ridge Top
View from the Top
Lunch
Sometimes it is more fun to sit around in the sun. There is only one thing that is better than hanging out on top of a Mountain.
Skiing Back Down!
New Skis
What did you get into this weekend? We spent it in the basement mounting new skis for demo. Now all we need is more snow so we can take them out and make sure they work.
teton canyon
All of this High Pressure, sunny days, freezing night, no new snow in weeks. It seems like there is nothing to do. But the track skiing in the valley has been pretty sweet and really fast. Only thing you have to worry about is using cold enough wax. Most winters are good for powder skiing. So far this winter is good for all you Nords out there. See you out on the track….
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