Heather McPhie’s advice: Go Bigger

Heather McPhie doing a backfull in Switzerland.

If you watched the freestyle moguls competition during the Vancouver Olympics, or if you follow the World Cup circuit, you’ve probably seen Bridger Ski Foundation alum Heather McPhie.  McPhie finished second overall on the World Cup last season, and was named Rookie of the Year on the same circuit in 2007. Coming off two top … Read more

Montana State University Invitational skiing

UAA's Kelsey Coolidge crashes going through a corner during the women's 5K freestyle race.

The Montana State University ski teams hosted a series of races this past weekend at Bohart Ranch and Big Sky Resort. For the stories and results, click HERE for day 1, and HERE for day 2. Below are some of the photos that didn’t make it to print. MSU Invite, day 1, interval-start freestyle races … Read more

CARVE Classic Line: Mary’s Nipple

Mary's Nipple at Grand Targhee, nearest peak on the right, sits below the very popular Grand Teton.

I think the name is starting to make sense. And surprisingly, it describes more than the obvious anatomical likeness. Rising between Peaked and Fred’s Mountain to 9,920 feet at Grand Targhee Resort – and the site of last year’s “Summit to Save Second Base” – is another Teton peak known as Mary’s Nipple. An earn-your-turns … Read more

Riding a bull in Nicaragua

Cameron Alford moved to Bozeman for a little while following his college days. After traveling around working odd jobs and climbing, Alford ended up in Nicaragua, which is where the following story picks up – in his own words. “Four years ago I’m down in Nicaragua. “And I went to Nicaragua by myself to learn … Read more

Grand Targhee

Mary's Nipple.

 

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