Crystal clear skies and deep snow greeted skiers in Chile at the second stop of the Subaru World Freeski Tour.
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Mid-April, and the snow is still DEEP in Jackson Hole. The Mountain Pulse team took an afternoon backcountry lap on Teton Pass to partake in the powder. The riding surpassed expectations leaving us wanting more. This snow pack will be hanging around for a while!
Read MoreBackcountry riders are earning turns on Teton Pass. These lines on Edelweiss were photographed from Ascent Ridge on Glory Mountain. Mid-winter snow conditions continue to provide excellent riding in Jackson Hole!
Read MoreIgneous Rocks from Cam Ciccone on Vimeo. Cam Ciccone puts it all on the line in the wild line called "Igneous Rocks" in the Jackson Hole backcountry. The middle of the video gets a bit hairy, but he keeps it together. Not your average day at the office. See more on ... Read More
This has to be one the best natural freestyle sessions of the year! The Red Bull Cold Rush competitions has athletes putting it all on the line. Pretty incredible footage!
Read MoreLindsey Dyer, Jackson Hole sponsored athlete and professional adventurer: “There is no better feeling that free-falling even though your feet are still on the ground.” Check out this clip from First Ascent highlighting her recent trip to The Himalayas.
Read MoreFreeskiing World Tour Winning Runs
Featuring Crystal Wright
Jackson Hole big mountain skier Crystal Wright wins the silver on North Baldy at Snowbird in the Freeskiing World Tour Championships. Check out her smooth double drop on the largest feature in the amphitheater!
Read MoreFirst Tracks: Bill Briggs 2 of 2
Written by Robert Z Cocuzzo
The Mountain Pulse team joined Bill Briggs for breakfast to discuss his historic accomplishment. As the conversation progressed, we learned that skiing the Grand only punctuated a life rich in adventure, exploration, and perseverance. Briggs’ story is sewn with themes that transcend ski mountaineering and speak to the power of the human spirit. The Mountain Pulse is honored to have the legend of Bill Briggs be part of our story.
Read MoreFIRST TRACKS: Bill Briggs
Written by Robert Z Cocuzzo
In 1971, Bill Briggs became the first to ski down Grand Teton. This winter, The Mountain Pulse sat down with the Jackson Hole legend to hear about his many adventures in the mountains.
Read MoreEarning Her Turns: Dani DeRuyter
Written by Robert Cocuzzo
These days, there are fewer and fewer “First-to” awards handed out. Most are generally linked to innovation, technological breakthroughs that create the accolade. In more traditional pursuits such as skiing and mountaineering, however, the “First-to” trophy case is pretty well stocked. That truth is even more apparent here in Jackson Hole.
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