Archive for January, 2012


Taste the Tools: 2012-2013 Black Diamond Revert–Powder Sample
January 19th, 2012 | By:  Jake | 12 Comments


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As our first real pow producer of the season began it’s final approach into northern Vermont, I got my hands on a pair of Black Diamond Reverts, it's newest touring offering to us, the skiing public. The Revert is a 95mm waist, playful smear board. Designed to be ... ...Read more


Famous Internet Whiteout
January 18th, 2012 | By:  The F.I.S. | 2 Comments


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Well, by now you've probably all heard about the Blackout on Wikipedia, and Google's sad censored logo. Here at FIS we're in "Whiteout Mode" to take a stand against internet censorship. Click here to access a tool that will help you contact your US Representative(s), and let them know you care ... ...Read more


It’s about god-damn time: Pattern change brings western snows
January 15th, 2012 | By:  Lionel Hutz | 4 Comments


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I can't believe it's January 15th, and I haven't written one exciting storm forecast for Utah or the entire west. That's impressive. Espically so since I sorta expected this winter to be above average (after a very slow and bad december). Well regardless of what we all ... ...Read more


Lionel’s Payday
January 14th, 2012 | By:  Greg | 10 Comments


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Who called this one? Lionel did, that's who. That's why this update is all Lionel...all the time...reaping the fruits of his forecast. Honestly, I'm not even sure that makes sense, but whatever, it's time for some pow shots. To start it off, here is the man himself Tebowing (or is that ... ...Read more


Major Winter Storm “Easy” (LIVE UPDATING)
January 12th, 2012 | By:  Lionel Hutz | 43 Comments


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Friday Jan 13th 5pm Update Ok Act III. Upslope snow over next 12 hours will be the story of this storm. We've gotten between 5-8 inches of cumulative snow since Easy started with a few pockets of more. It has fallen in a creamy dense consistency and now it's dumping snow ... ...Read more

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