Slednecks & Cornices–Like Peanut Butter & Jelly

by Rob Coppolillo February 15, 2011

This just in–a sledneck walks on to a cornice, triggers it, and takes a ride. Heard that one before? All right, I’m being an elitist, manorexic snob…but you get my drift. The dude’s wearing a helmet cam (first red flag), on a full-face helmet (potential red flag), with a “Monster Energy” sticker on it (definitely [...]

The Kale-Beet Blizzard–I'm Going to Live to be 143

by Rob Coppolillo February 14, 2011

I admit it. I could eat way healthier than I do. I know where every Dairy Queen is between Boulder and Moab. I once drove five hours out of my way to hit the Lotus of Siam in Vegas. I just did a taste-test between cookies from Tee and Cakes, Dish Gourmet, and The Cup. [...]

Backcountry Workshop–Taught by the Best. Get There!

by Rob Coppolillo February 12, 2011

Thirteen years after its first edition, the Backcountry Workshop gets going February 22-23, at Arapahoe Basin. This is a great opportunity industry and shop employees to hone their backcountry skills and hang with like-minded folks. Again–this is for outdoor industry folks only, so click through to the website if you need more particulars. Cost is [...]

A Crown Profile–No, It's Not a Deluxe Chevy

by Rob Coppolillo February 11, 2011

It’s a privilege to ski with smart, accomplished friends. Not only is it safer, but you manage to learn something every time you get out. Buddies and I embarked on a tour February 8, on a day rated “considerable,” with little spots of “high” on the danger rose. Paul and Diana, two of my fave [...]

Instead of the SuperBowl…How 'Bout a Beacon Bowl?!

by Rob Coppolillo February 3, 2011

If watching ‘roid-crazed goons and enduring cheese curd-bloated Midwesterners isn’t your thing this Sunday, then why not head to the Basin and enter the Beacon Bowl? Take advantage of Backcountry Access’s beacon park and compete with others in the 9th-annual beacon competition and get-together. I’ll paste info below from the Arapahoe Basin website, but click [...]

Now THIS is Rowdy–Skiing the Col de l'Aiguille Vert

by Rob Coppolillo January 30, 2011

Put down the helmet cam and forget your Marker Dukes. Powder day at Alta; skied off the top of Longs; Mad River Glen? Child’s play! This just in from ChamonixInsider.com, footage of Andreas Fransson climbing and then skiing the Col de l’Aiguille Vert. Well worth a look. I hope all of you are regulars over [...]