Orange Extreme Big Mountain Snowboarding

04/29/2022

On Monday April 25, 2022 legendary heli-ski guide Michael Hamilton lost his life in an avalanche while working for Valdez Heli-Ski Guides in Valdez, Alaska. His loss is far-reaching and deeply felt throughout our extended family of big mountain rippers around the world. With heavy hearts we offer our deepest condolences to Sunny Hamilton and the Hamilton family.
Photos: Valdez, AK 2015

04/27/2022

"Two men besides the sole survivor lived through a high-profile March 2021 heli-skiing crash above Knik Glacier but died waiting for a rescue delayed by failures in communications and flight tracking, according to two federal court filings in Anchorage." Concerning failure of appropriate flight tracking and lack of immediate rescue action on the part of a Heli Ski operator in Alaska. It’s not all fun and deep powder. There is risk, there is death. Know your operator before you go. https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/rotorcraft/news/21262915/two-men-besides-lone-survivor-initially-survived-knik-glacier-heliski-crash-new-court-filings-say

Apr. 3—Two men besides the sole survivor lived through a high-profile March 2021 heli-skiing crash above Knik Glacier but died waiting for a rescue delayed by failures in communications and flight tracking, according to two federal court filings in Anchorage.

03/09/2022

Colorado backcountry search and rescue bill signed into law at bonfire brewing company in Eagle. https://www.vaildaily.com/news/colorado/polis-signs-backcountry-search-and-rescue-bill-from-bonfire-brewing-in-eagle/

EAGLE — Gov. Jared Polis himself doesn’t spend much time in the backcountry, but on Sunday he told rescuers that he knows the importance of the work they perform on a daily basis.

03/30/2021

a good visit to Gnarnia

03/16/2021

Winter storm Xylia delivered. High fives all around!

03/12/2021

Mega snowstorm incoming! YES!!!!! LET IT SNOW https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2021-03-10-rockies-plains-major-snowstorm-xylia

In parts of the High Plains, this could be an historic snowstorm. Here's our latest forecast. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

03/01/2021

Check out this Hottie

02/26/2021

Radness. Aspen Mountain is doing a good job managing COVID-19 , , ,

02/16/2021

A local success story https://www.aspentimes.com/news/carbondale-based-mountainflow-eco-wax-irons-out-deal-on-shark-tank/

Peter Arlein had the sharks chomping at the bit earlier this month on an episode of “Shark Tank.” Pitching his MountainFlow Eco Wax, an eco-friendly and biodegradable wax for skis and snowboards, the Carbondale skier walked away with a six-figure deal including two investors.

04/30/2020

Help inform your understanding of report comprehension and route finding by taking this survey.

Before the winter is over, we are looking for your perspective to improve the terrain information included avalanche forecasts for everybody.

04/27/2020

This is such a great memory. Good times in the mountains with friends!

04/06/2020

It’s not a good time to be out in the back country

03/29/2020

Staying home and sheltering in place during a pandemic actually means not going on back country adventures due to the risk of exposing yourself to injury or stranding that may require mobilization of rescue personnel, further endangering healthcare workers and yourself. https://www.outsideonline.com/2411094/backcountry-accidents-coronavirus-colorado?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=onsiteshare

A harrowing backcountry rescue at 11,000 feet exposes the precarious situation first responders are in thanks to the coronavirus pandemic

03/15/2020

Colorado ski resorts close due to Coronavirus
https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/colorado-ski-resorts-closing-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/73-7fa49e14-69b0-47f9-acb6-529d34341445

Many ski areas had already announced they would be closing beginning March 15.

03/11/2020

Best friends

03/06/2020

Sometimes you just have to get some pow

02/19/2020

Sled shred! So fun to play in a new zone

02/10/2020

Amazing weekend with a great crew