We caught up with ambassador Amanda Sullivan, and Skinny Skis team member Jamee Cochary after their completion of the Scout Mountain Ultras in Pocatello, ID (June 1st). The Scout Mountain Ultras are a series of 100mi, 50mi and 21mi races. … Read More
“I couldn’t resist” As a resident of Jackson, trail running is my favorite sport. However, I couldn’t resist the challenge of running the Boston Marathon. Boston is a city of ardent sports fans, and it shows in the support of … Read More
Spring is a great time to enjoy the backcountry with a relatively stable snowpack and high-tide snow conditions. South-facing slopes will likely be firm in the morning but as the temps rise the day can often … Read More
Here are 11 great hikes in Jackson Hole for new visitors looking to explore local trails. Many of them are in Grand Teton National Park which contains some of the area’s most dramatic scenery, while others lie in the Bridger-Teton … Read More
The Teton Crest Trail is a classic; approximately 40 miles of scenic backcountry hiking through one of America’s most iconic mountain ranges. Put this one on your tick list, it’s a hike that every serious hiker should do. It wouldn’t … Read More
A great resource for info on trails, ski tours, grooming, and conditions in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley JHNordic.com is a fantastic website for any human-powered adventure enthusiast in the area. It was developed and launched to provide info on … Read More
Whatever your skiing preference, all ski equipment requires a certain level of maintenance (and sometimes repair) to maximize your performance. Efficient, comfortable and predictable performance is only achieved by focusing on these three critical yet basic areas of maintenance: … Read More
As the weather cools down we are thinking more and more about ways to keep warm this coming winter. Our most important layer? The base layer. From underwear, to long underwear, you want to be wearing the right layers to … Read More
Grand Teton National Park may be best known for it’s mountains; the Grand being one of the most iconic peaks in the United States. But, nestled among these peaks are some beautiful lakes, that are great places to visit, and … Read More
What you carry in your pack can determine whether a minor injury turns into a epic, or is just a minor inconvenience. The classic list of the ’10 essentials’ breaks down the necessities into an easy to understand list of … Read More