Tag Archives: snow

California Winter Almost Here?

Winter has sure taken it’s time getting here this year! Especially for those of us living out in California, it’s been the absolute worst winter season in terms of rainfall/snowfall. The rest of the country hasn’t been doing much better either. If you like to ski/snowboard, you know exactly what I’m talking about. The good news is that there is some snowfall expected in the mountains early next week. (Mammoth Mountain, specifically) And, according to the “dweebs” at MammothWeather.com, the outlook for March looks wet! We need that snow, not just to play in, but we gotta get that snow melt this summer! Lets hope the whole country has a ‘rockin March with tons of snow and rain. We need it! If you want to geek-out and look at a National radar map, check this out. Pretty cool stuff. Lets hope our ski lifts in California look like this in March:

Tip: skiing backcountry this winter? Don’t forget that avalanche beacon

How To Walk & Run On Ice & Snow

It’s winter! Time for ice and snow! Don’t let the winter weather stop you from taking that walk or going for a hike! If you feel like you need some extra traction on those icy paths & trails, check out the amazing Kahtoola Microspikes! They are like tire chains for your shoes! We’ve got ‘em well stocked in all sizes right now at Makais.com. Free shipping too!

Kahtoola Microspikes

Wolf Creek Ski Area Open For Skiing…Last Saturday!

This is pretty awesome, and great news if you’re a Colorado skier. (and live anywhere near Wolf Creek) The ski area is open for business as of Saturday 10/08/11 with 44 inches of real snow. This makes Wolf Creek the very first ski area to open in the U.S. for the 2011-2012 ski season.

Hat tip to UltraRob for breaking the news to us

Photo: Camping on Nazina Glacier in Alaska

Check out this awesome photo of a couple of mountaineers camping on Nazina Glacier. Beautiful! (click image for larger version)

Nazina Glacier

Nazina Glacier

360 Degree Panorama Video From Mount Everest Summit

360 view from Mount Everest! ’nuff said! Enjoy…

Kahtoola Microspikes On Sale! Save $5 + Free Shipping

Kahtoola Microspikes are easily one of most clever devices on the market today to give you a little (a lot) of traction when walking or running on snow or ice. Microspikes rock! We have sold a ton of these this winter, and right now we are running a sale for a limited time only. Right now, you can save an extra $5 off Kahtoola Microspikes, and we’ll ship ‘em free to you!

Kahtoola Microspikes

Kahtoola Microspikes

Are you prepared to hit the slopes?

Not without a pair of our new Bolle Ski Goggles! These goggles deliver performance and protection. With double polycarbonate lenses, they are able to ensure great optical quality. They also feature Bolle’s Flow Tech venting ports, which are designed to reduce fogging, keep air flowing  and prevent clogging from snow and ice. Hit the slopes protected,   in comfort and in style!

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Avalanche Safety Products: Avalanche Beacons, Probes, Shovels

SNOW SEASON! Woot! Hit the backcountry and get you some of that good stuff…but be safe when you do it! Head over to Makais.com and check out our selection of avalanche safety products. You’ll find state of the art avalanche beacons, top quality avalanche shovels, and very nice avalanche probes.

avalanche!!!

Crampons & Ice Traction: DueNorth, Kahtoola, YakTrax, DryGuy, CMI, & More!

Brrrrr! It’s getting cold (depending where you live). That means the snow & ice season is coming SOON! Don’t be slip-sliding all over the ice! Check out the new GREAT selection of crampons over at Makais.com. These crampons and traction products can be used for ice climbing, winter hiking, or just casual walks around the neighborhood. We’ve got tons of quality brands like Kahtoola, YaxTrax, DueNorth, and more. Feast ‘yo eyes on some pics below. Or visit the site to see more.