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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The Top Places To Ski In The United States On Easter Weekend

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Just because we’re officially in late April and nearly half way through spring doesn’t mean the ski season is over. There are plenty of ski resorts and ski areas across the United States that are still operating, some of which are on full-blown spring skiing mode and others that are currently seeing massive snowfalls. If you’re trying to plan a weekend ski getaway for Easter, here’s a comprehensive list of our top places to ski in the United States this weekend.
Experience America's National Parks By Train With Amtrak's "Trails & Rails"

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

If you’re looking to enjoy the national park’s of the United States in an incredibly unique way, look no further than “Trails & Rails.” The National Park Service program allows guests to enjoy traveling show-and-tell programs from volunteer guides, explaining the regional historic and natural resources related to the area. Trails, meet rails.@NatlParkService is bringing the outdoors onboard.
Arizona Snowbowl Extends 2024-25 Ski Season By Four Days

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Arizona Snowbowl announced a ski season extension thanks to favorable spring conditions, strong march snowfall, and early-season snowmaking and grooming. The Arizona resort’s 2024/25 ski and snowboard season will see four extra days, with operations continuing between Friday, May 2, and Monday, May 5. The Arizona Gondola will spin from 10am to 4pm during the extended weekend, though guests are reminded that no beginner terrain will be open.
Skier Sends HUGE Double Backflip For GoPro's Line Of The Winter

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Professional skier and absolute shredder Karl Fostvedt (AKA Crazy Karl) shared his April submission for GoPro’s Line of the Winter and boy is it a doozy. He’s already one $5,000 this year with a gorgeous pillowy line in March and while that line was gorgeous and pillowy this April line is much much bigger. GoPro’s Line of the Winter competition allows skiers and snowboarders to submit footage recorded on any GoPro camera for an opportunity to win some serious prizes.
Moose Spotted On Maine Ski Resort Live Camera

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Saddleback in Maine started its ski season with a moose on opening day back in early December of 2024. Video footage captured the moose galloping day down one of the ski area’s trails, with a skier following behind at a safe distance with their camera out. It seems as though the moose are fans Saddleback, helping the mountain close out the season as well.
The 10 Least Visited U.S. National Parks In 2024

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

The National Parks of the United States protect some of the most stunning and unique landscapes in the world, ranging from the lowest point in the country to the highest. They encompass deserts, swampland, forests, mountains, ocean, and much more, presenting unbelievable opportunities for tourists to connect with nature. While every National Park has rightfully earned its position, some parks tend to be quite a bit less popular than others.
Colorado Ski Areas Record Nearly A Foot Of New Snow Over The Past 24 Hours

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Parts of Colorado are currently experiencing some serious snowfall, with the storm expected to continue in some areas through Sunday morning. Records haven’t been broken yet, but a few open ski areas have already seen nearly a foot of new snow over the past 24 hours. At Loveland Ski Area, 11 inches of snow have fallen in the past 24 hours, while the mountain’s snow stake live camera shows nearly 18 inches of new snow.
Massive Late-Season Snowstorm Causes Disruptions And Closures In European Mountains

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Authorities in Switzerland’s Valais canton, home to Zermatt, are warning those hoping to travel for easter to do so with vigilance after exceptional snowfall fell across the mountains. A press release from the canton explains that multiple roads and routes, including Simplon Passes and the Great St. Bernard Tunnel, remain closed despite the storm having already come to an end. In the Zermatt, Saas, and Simplon regions, many are still without power and major disruptions continue to affect traffic.
Colorado Avalanche Paint Logo At The Top Of Copper Mountain

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs are set to begin this weekend with two games scheduled for Saturday, April 19. The Winnipeg Jets will play the St. Louis Blues at 6:00pm ET followed by the Colorado Avalanche against the Dallas Stars at 8:30pm ET. To celebrate the Colorado Avalanche once again finding their way into the playoffs, the Av’s engineering team rode up to the top of Copper Mountain to paint the Avalanche logo in the snow.
1965 Footage Shows Vintage Pond Skim

6 days ago | unofficialnetworks.com | Nolan Deck

Pond skimming is a classic end-of-season activity with resorts across the world hosting their own versions of the event. There are freestyle pond skim competitions, pond skim races, unofficial pond skims, and plenty more. You might not realize just how classic the pond skim really is. With everyone carrying high-quality cameras in their pockets it’s easy to find clip after clip of modern events, but vintage footage isn’t all that common.