About
Born in the “old country” (New Jersey) where we stayed inside during the winter months, I moved to Boulder, Colorado in 1981 and quickly took up the sport of skiing. In the late 80’s I switched to snowboarding and that’s when the powder addiction really kicked in. Today, I spend 6 months a year chasing snow around Colorado with side trips to British Columbia and anywhere else I have friends who promise fresh tracks. I created this site to help keep track of all the info/pictures/video I’ve accumulated over the years as well as to make a connection with other kindred spirits who suffer from this terrible addiction. And yes, I’m allergic to gluten…
Brad Gilbert 10/14/2009

![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/03/wolf-creek-and-the-soul-of-skiing/">Wolf Creek and the soul of skiing</a> - [/caption]
In my endless pursuit of powder I've traveled all over North America and sampled many a ski area but the one place that has rewarded me the most and feels like home is definitely Wolf Creek, located in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. ... Wolf Creek and the soul of skiing](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1020145-1024x768.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/03/the-third-times-the-charm-berthoud-pass-strikes-again/">The third time’s the charm – Berthoud Pass strikes again</a> - [/caption]
There were a lot of surprised front range skiers and snowboarders yesterday because despite all the weather reports calling for a few inches tops, Monday mornings ski totals included 11 The third time’s the charm – Berthoud Pass strikes again](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/P1010890-1024x768.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/02/gluten-free-skiing-and-snowboarding/">Gluten Free skiing and snowboarding</a> - [/caption]
When I first started this blog I choose the name Gluten Free Snowboarder more as a joke than anything else. But because the internet has become everyone's first choice for research, I have been getting a lot of searches for information ... Gluten Free skiing and snowboarding](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/P1010577-1024x768.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/02/aspen-the-powder-of-four/">Aspen – The Powder of Four</a> - [/caption]
When the general public thinks of Aspen, they often associate it with the lifestyles of the rich and famous. But for skiers and riders in the know, Aspen holds another treasure trove - that of its' fabulous ski hills. Four resorts, 5000... Aspen – The Powder of Four](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/P1010323-1024x749.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/02/one-good-turn-deserves-another-berthoud-pass-snowboarding-part-ii/">One good turn deserves another – Berthoud Pass Snowboarding part II</a> - [/caption]
I pride myself on catching any resort powder within two hours of Boulder so was mighty conflicted when I saw Vail called 9” in 24, 14” in 48 on Sunday morning as I also pride myself on not getting trapped in weekend traffic on I-70.... One good turn deserves another – Berthoud Pass Snowboarding part II](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/P1000993-768x1024.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/02/knowledge-is-powder/">Knowledge is powder – 10 great ski and snowboard websites</a> - [/caption]
In the old days (say 10 years ago) if you wanted to know, for example, if it was snowing in Vail, you had to either be in Vail or be talking on the phone to someone who was. Nowdays, thanks mostly to the internet, it's almost impossible... Knowledge is powder – 10 great ski and snowboard websites](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DSC05813-1024x778.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/01/berthoud-pass-good-clean-fun/">Berthoud Pass = Backcountry Fun</a> - [/caption]
Berthoud Pass has long been a favorite of front range backcountry skiers and for good reason. Steep, deep, easily accessible terrain with the added bonus of extra vertical if you don't mind hitchhiking back up the pass. Site of the fir... Berthoud Pass = Backcountry Fun](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/288px-DSCN2519_berthoudpass_e_600.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/01/back-in-the-ussa/">Back in the USSA</a> - [/caption]
In case you somehow managed to miss the news, there were some big snow totals in the US last week. For me the rumors started when I was up in Canada when Erik Roner, one of the Rossignol athletes also at Snowwater, said something about ... Back in the USSA](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/P1000613-1024x768.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/01/o-canada/">O Canada</a> - [/caption]
We had one final day after our love fest in the Valhalla mountains but sadly the snow and fog returned so while there was deep powder everywhere, we could only access the runs close to the lodge that we had been doing for days. Now don'... O Canada](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/P1000466-768x1024.jpg)
![<a href="http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/2010/01/all-hail-valhalla/">All hail Valhalla!</a> - [/caption]
We finally won the weather battle yesterday. No fog, snow or wind – instead we got blue skies and cold temps – just what the doctor ordered. This meant we could go exploring – and like the Norse gods of old we headed to Valhalla.
... All hail Valhalla!](http://www.glutenfreesnowboarder.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/P1000556-1024x768.jpg)