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The Teton Mountains are a beautiful and rugged region of Wyoming. The range is part of the Rocky Mountains and includes the highest peak in the state, Grand Teton, which stands at an elevation of 13,775 feet. The much more famous Yellowstone National Park is located just a few miles from away, while the Teton Range offers a wide variety of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, backpacking, and rock climbing are popular activities but it is also known for its excellent fishing and camping. In the winter, the Teton Range is a popular destination for skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. The Teton...

Backcountry skiing, also known as off-piste or out-of-bounds skiing, is a thrilling and adventurous way to experience the great outdoors and some of the most beautiful and pristine locations in the world. One of the best places to go backcountry skiing is Canada, which offers some of the most stunning and diverse terrain in the world. From the rugged peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the abundant snowfall of British Columbia and Quebec, Canada has something to offer every backcountry skier and snowboarder. The Canadian Rockies, which span the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, are a true paradise for...

(crows pass, Alaska) The west coast and mountain regions are experiencing a San Diego like fall, but snow in Alaska signals a proper switch to winter. The whole snow machining community is polishing their sleds and watching for snow, but the late start shouldn't be any trouble.  Typically early snow melts early anyways, so the lack of early snow shouldn't impact the snow levels at all. We will need some cool temperatures and precipitation in late October and through November to get a good base, but there is plenty of time for that. Now is the perfect time to get...

The good folks from Montana State University did a study analyzing the movements of snowmobilers through the backcountry. With more of us out in the beyond, it's helpful to know as much as we can about staying safe and away from avalanches. A data based study like this is really helpful. They used the same GPS based techniques that helped the ski touring people reduce their avi risk. Read the paper on snowmobile behavior in avalanche terrain in full by Jordy Hendrikx and Jerry Johnson. If you want to contribute to their dataset, you can add your gps tracks here: www.montana.edu/snowscience/sleds...

May 15, 2021 Announcing the Patrol Rack - New for the 2021/2022 winter season. The rack is very similar to our popular Large and Compact Racks that we have been making for a decade now... it wasn't broken, so this is not a revolution. The Patrol Rack is a modest improvement on what has been working without screwing anything up. It uses slightly less tunnel space while the snowboard and ski holder mounts remain the same width apart for stability. Installation is a bit easier, by providing slightly larger access points without weakening the rack in any way. Additional pre-drilled...