Skiing the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington When you look at a map of the Pacific Northwest, it’s easy to focus on the iconic Cascade Mountains’ captivating beauty and awe-inspiring volcanoes running north to south. That said, a lesser-known mountain range, the Blue Mountains, aka the “The Blues,” is equally as beautiful, albeit more remote, and positioned in the interior of Washington and Oregon. Let’s first gain […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Significant Snowfall Targets Washington Cascades Starting Monday A winter storm is set to impact the Washington Cascades beginning Monday morning, bringing substantial snowfall primarily to northern regions. Snowfall will commence in northern Washington and spread south and east throughout the day, with peak snowfall rates occurring early Monday afternoon. As snow levels drop later in the storm, several resorts can expect impressive accumulations, promising excellent early-season conditions. […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 3, 2024 0 Comments
Small Non-Profit Ski Area in Washington Rolls Out Expanded Season Pass Opportunities Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington, launches a New Kids Ski Free Program, Expanded Reciprocal Partner Mountain Program, the IndyAddOn Pass, and the New Loup Loup Legacy Pass. • Kids Ski Free Program – Through generous community fundraising, Loup Loup has raised sufficient funds to offer kids 12 and younger to ski free this season by purchasing a parent’s or guardian’s […] Industry News Press Release | September 17, 2024 0 Comments
Grizzly Bears Poised for a Return to Washington’s North Cascades The North Cascades are a breathtaking sight of jagged peaks and emerald valleys located in Northern Washington State. The Cascades are on the cusp of reclaiming a vital piece of their ecological heritage: the grizzly bear. The grizzly bear population has dwindled up north almost to the point of extinction, with the last confirmed sighting in the Cascades reported in 1996. Unregulated […] Jack Bynum | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Washington State Historic Snowfall Comparison: Mount Rainier vs Mount Baker When you think of legendary snowfall in the Pacific Northwest, I suspect a few spots that come to mind within the Evergreen State. That said, I want to jump right in and give you context on the precise coordinates of these two locations and their proximity to the Pacific Ocean. I begin with Mount Baker, or Koma Kulshan as it […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | May 12, 2024 1 Comment
[PHOTOS] Finding the Best Backcountry Lines in Washington State Washington State is best known for its prominent, glaciated volcanoes, but it also has a variety of lesser-known backcountry lines. To get a better sense of the Washington backcountry skiing scene— especially the access out of Seattle, WA— I got in touch with Adam Pikielny. Adam lives in the Seattle area and, when he isn’t in the park at the […] Brains Nicky Blumm | May 5, 2024 0 Comments
2 Snowmobilers Killed in Separate Avalanches in Washington and Idaho This Weekend Two snowmobilers were killed in separate avalanche incidents on Friday, March 1, as heavy snow continued to fall on the west. Related: Head On A Swivel – Snowmobile Avalanche Awareness On March 1, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Law Enforcement received a call alerting them of a possible avalanche fatality in the southern Selkirk mountains, near the Pack River drainage, […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Washington Ski Area Introduces Lifetime Pass for Only $6,000 Loup Loup Ski Bowl, located in north central Washington, recently announced a new innovative lifetime season pass. The cost of the pass is a seducing $6,000. Along with other resorts throughout the country, the resort is experiencing a challenging snow year highlighted by warmer temperatures and less snowfall. Because of this, by offering the lucrative pass, it is hoping to […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 22, 2024 0 Comments
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