history

The History of Alberta’s Most Mysterious Lost Ski Area

Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Pigeon Mountain, located just off the Trans-Canada Highway near Canmore, Alberta, stands as a silent…

Dillon Osleger’s "Trail Work" Redefines Mountain Biking Trails as Living Archives of History, Ecology, and Human Endeavor

For many outdoor enthusiasts, a trail represents a straightforward conduit, a line designed to navigate from one point to another,…

Record Low Snowfall Cripples US Ski Season as Colorado Experiences Worst Winter in Recorded History

The United States ski industry is grappling with the aftermath of a historically catastrophic winter, as newly released data confirms…

The Lost Cache: A Multi-Year Quest for a Lost Piece of Mountaineering History Selected for the 2026 Telluride Mountainfilm Festival

The Lost Cache, a compelling documentary chronicling professional skier Griffin Post’s multi-year endeavor to unearth a significant piece of mountaineering…

Lee Canyon Records Earliest Bike Park Opening in History

A Historic Shift in Mountain Operations For decades, Lee Canyon, formerly known as Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, has…

Rachel Entrekin Makes History as First Woman to Win Cocodona 250 Outright, Shattering Course Records

Flagstaff, Arizona – In a monumental display of human endurance and athletic prowess, Rachel Entrekin today etched her name into…

The Unofficial History: How Mammoth Mountain’s Iconic Crown and Pink Rails Were Born from Rebel Spirit

For two decades, the distinctive three-pronged crown has been an ubiquitous symbol across Mammoth Mountain. Adorning gondola cars, buses, and…

The History of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Abandoned Ski Area

Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado – Nestled within the majestic peaks and pristine wilderness of Rocky Mountain National Park lies…

Colorado Records Worst Snowpack in History as Utah Skier Visits Plunge Amid Unprecedented Spring Heatwave

The 2025-2026 North American ski season has reached a somber milestone as the Colorado Climate Center officially designated this winter…

Elisabeth and Mary Bocock Make History with 1-2 Finish at U.S. Alpine Nationals Giant Slalom in Vail, Signifying a New Era for American Ski Racing

Vail, Colorado witnessed a landmark day for American alpine skiing as Elisabeth Bocock secured her second consecutive U.S. Alpine Nationals…