Alpine Meadows, CA, Report: Idiot’s Delight and a Lot of Firsts This report is from Sat 3rd and Sun 4th June, 2023 I started the weekend with my first-ever backcountry lap Friday evening. We arrived at Tahoe Donner late in the afternoon, and a family friend offered to take me up to Sunrise Bowl for a quick ski. Slightly unprepared, I managed to rig my skis to a backpack and set […] Conditions Report Anton Lengyel | June 6, 2023 0 Comments
Top 5 Longest Chairlifts in North America Chairlifts have a love-hate relationship within our sport. They are a necessity (for most of us) to get us on the slopes, while also giving us a bit of time to rest our burning legs and enjoy the scenery. However, chairlifts are also known for pushing our patience to the limit. We’ve all been on that one lift, that always […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | June 5, 2023 3 Comments
Skier Visits to Arapahoe Basin, CO, Up 9% in 22/23 Skier visits to Arapahoe Basin, CO, went up 9% for the 22/23 season compared to last season. However, they remain 25% lower than when they were partnered with Vail Resorts, according to Arapahoe Basin Chief Operations Officer Alan Henceroth. These numbers are a good sign for the resort, as they aim to keep crowds low and end the parking problems they […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | May 31, 2023 0 Comments
Going-to-the-Sun Road, MT, Update: Plowing Crews Have Reached The Big Drift Plowing crews on Going-to-the-Sun Road are now working on clearing The Big Drift. Located just east of 6,647′ Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, MT, this 1-mile part of the road is typically covered in over 40 feet of windblown snow due to its location on the side of a large arête. Sitting just below the Continental Divide, strong westward winds […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | May 30, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Kirkwood, CA – The K-Factor I knew Kirkwood was special since my first run. The “K-Factor” was running on full steam that day, with an overnight storm blessing the valley with an unexpected 7 inches overnight. The lift lines were full of stoke and excitement, with the thunder of avalanche control adding to the mix of an already epic April pow day. After waiting […] Anton Lengyel | May 26, 2023 0 Comments
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