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Working late
Vinson Ski and Snowboard Expedition Team (Photo: Wade McKoy) I like to work late. While in Antarctica after climbing and snowboarding the Vinson Massif in 1999, I had the opportunity to let my internal...
View ArticleAll Employees Accounted for in Headwall Avalanche at Jackson Hole Mountain...
A major avalanche occurred at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort today. The avalanche apparently occurred naturally after the ski patrol had finished their initial avalanche control and were preparing to...
View ArticleHeavy Artillary Being Used To Try To Control Avalanches At Jackson Hole...
I am home, in Jackson, WY and the windows are being rattled by what I assume is continued avalanche control work by the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol, several miles away at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort....
View ArticleWestern Wyoming Avalanche Advisory By Bridger Teton National Forest Avalanche...
SITUATION: Special Information: The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close Teton Pass at 8 A.M. Tuesday for avalanche reduction work. Re-opening time will be dependant on the amount of snow...
View ArticlePhotos of Avalanche Debris at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Couloir Restaurant
It has been suggested by JHMR that I remove the photos of the avalanche debris that hit the Bridger Restaurant at the top of the Gondola at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort that were here. I have complied...
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Photos of Avalanche Debris that Hit Bridger Restaurant at Jackson Hole...
Back up! Below are some photographs of the avalanche debris pile from the avalanche that hit the Bridger Restaurant at the top of the Gondola at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Mother nature…simply...
View ArticleAnother amazing day of snowboarding and instructing at Jackson Hole
My client called me 10 minuted before we were to meet for an early tram asking, “what do you think about the snow conditions? The Hobacks are going to suck.” I told him that I believe the “Hobacks will...
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Aguille du Midi / Gervasutti / Chamonix Videos and Story
I did not snowboard the north face of the Aiguille du Midi while I lived in Chamonix in 1990, although I wanted to. I did make some turns along the north side of the ridge traversing to the glacier on...
View ArticleStephen Koch’s Backcountry Snowboarding and Skiing Gear List
Winter will be here before we know it…don’t get caught without the essentials for a safe, fun and successful backcountry outing. Check it out… http://bit.ly/abcWqj
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