Unofficial Networks

Unofficial Networks LLC was established by brothers Tim and John Konrad in Squaw Valley, California, in the fall of 2006. Initially, their website, UnofficialSquaw.com, offered daily updates on mountain conditions along with news, weather forecasts, videos, and entertainment tailored for local skiers and snowboarders. In 2010, they expanded their reach by launching UnofficialNetworks.com, which aimed to capture the global ski scene. This included recruiting local reporters in ski towns throughout North America. Since its inception, the site has garnered nearly 100 million sessions and has been referenced by major publications such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, and ESPN. The website serves as a destination for users looking to unwind, find entertainment, access information, discover ski locations, and keep up with the latest mountain news. UnofficialNetworks.com strives to deliver the best mountain entertainment online by combining user-generated content, curated pieces, and original articles, ensuring followers receive valuable information in a straightforward and user-friendly manner.

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Steamboat Springs PD Urge Parents To Check Their Child's E-Bikes Following A Rise In Illegal Behavior

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

The Steamboat Springs Police Department is clarifying the difference between e-bikes and electric motorcycles/dirt bikes after observing a noticeable rise in the use of the latter in recent incidents involving unsafe behavior and damage to city parks. “We take these incidents seriously and violating the law on an electric motorcycle will result in consequences including possible criminal charges and vehicle impoundment.
Zion National Park Opens Temporary Exhibit On The End Triassic Extinction

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Dinosaur fans should make sure to get to Zion National Park this summer to check out a brand new temporary exhibit on the End Triassic Extinction at the Zion Human History Museum, covering a period that took place 227-180 million years ago. The exhibit takes visitors through the late Triassic period, the End Triassic Extinction, and the early Jurassic period while following the science that made up the research.
Schweitzer's Recycling Technician Checks Every Can By Hand Before Bringing Them To The Recycling Plant

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

There are a large number of factors that go into running a sustainable ski resort, from running efficient technology to using clean energy to ensuring that the mountain stays free of garbage. Idaho’s Schweitzer Mountain has done a lot to operate in a sustainable manner, including the addition of EV charging stations, the use of electric snowmobiles, the replacement of slope lighting with more sustainable options, and much more.
Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks Warns Attempting To Outrun A Grizzly Bear Is Foolish

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

There seems to be way too high a frequency approaching wildlife in National Parks. It’s never a good idea to get up close to wildlife, no matter the animal. It’s both dangerous to you and to the creature. Of course some species are more dangerous than others. The bison, for example, has injured more people in Yellowstone National Park than any other animal. Don’t let that fool you, it’s an equally terrible idea to get anywhere near North America’s grizzly bears.
State Wildlife Organizations Band Together In A Reminder To Leave Baby Animals Alone

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Texas Parks & Wildlife, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife all teamed up to remind the public to leave baby animals alone. All four of these states are abundant with wildlife and you’re likely to run into some critters whether you’re in your backyard, hiking, biking, or camping.
Maine's Largest Ski Resort Is Set To Open Its New Bike Park In Less Than A Month

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Sugarloaf Mountain is iconic, offering the most ski terrain of any resort in Maine on the second tallest mountain in state. Mountain biking has always been a part of the resort’s identity, with trails winding throughout the surrounding Carrabassett Valley. But the brand new Sugarloaf Bike Park is set to open over July 4 weekend, bringing in the first public lift access riding on the mountain. The bike park will open with a 3-mile flow trail accessible via the Whiffletree Quad.
Earn Prizes Just By Visiting Iowa's State Parks With The Parks Passport

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources is continuing a program that allows people to win prizes simply by visiting state parks. The Iowa State Park Passport gives out redeemable points to use toward prizes and giveaway opportunities. To participate, recreators sign up here and the passport will be delivered to their phone via text and email and ready to use immediately.
Copper Mountain's Summer Hike Park Opens Tomorrow

2 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Want to get on snow but don’t have access to Colorado’s last open ski resort? Hoping to keep your rail skills fresh throughout the warmer months? Copper Mountain‘s Summer Hike Park is set to open tomorrow, June 6th, for what could be a long summer season on snow. Both the public Hike Park in Center Village and The Barn will open up for summer operations on Friday. The hike park, featuring a handful of rails and boxes, will be open Friday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm throughout the summer.
Why You Should Never Throw Rocks In Grand Canyon National Park

3 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

There are many of us who see a large cliff or hole and think “I want to throw a rock off that.” It’s incredibly tempting to see how far your arm can launch a rock or to hear it hit the ground far below, but you can’t be tossing rocks into the Grand Canyon at Grand Canyon National Park. There are a few reasons for this rule. For one, Grand Canyon National Park has a lot of trails that wind deep into the canyon, many of which aren’t easily seen from up on the rim.
Joshua Tree National Park Wildfire Reaches 80% Containment At 214 Acres

3 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

An update from the National Park Service shared that the Eureka Fire burning in Joshua Tree National Park has reached 80% containment at 214 acres as of 6pm on Tuesday, June 3. Suppression work continued on Tuesday, with crews extinguishing interior smoke and pulling hose line from the perimeter. Wednesday was set to include suppression repair from equipment operations. All non-local resources should be released by Thursday morning. The cause of the Eureka Fire is currently under investigation.