Alta, UT Report: Small Storm, Big Fun Report from January 24th, 2020 Location(s): LCC backcountry, Alta Ski Area We started off the morning long before Alta’s ticket windows opened by hitting the Little Cottonwood backcountry. Dawn patrol heavy. We took two backcountry laps on Scottie’s Notch and Red Right Returning and were back at the car by 11:30 am. Snow was just starting to fall. Time to […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | January 24, 2020 0 Comments
Public Access Now Allowed For One of Lake Tahoe, CA’s Best Backcountry Ski Routes: The Donner Lake Run One of the Lake Tahoe area’s most iconic backcountry ski tours, the Donner Lake Run, which descends from Mt. Judah to Donner Lake, has lifted access and parking restrictions for the first time EVER, according to the Sierra Sun. This is exciting news for the Lake Tahoe backcountry skiing community whose members have been touring the area for decades but struggling […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | January 24, 2020 0 Comments
Should You Ever Ski The Backcountry Alone? Solo Skier Triggers HUGE Avalanche in Miller Bowl, UT A solo skier triggered a HUGE slab avalanche and was taken for a ride in Miller Bowl near Tony Grove Lake, Utah last Sunday. The avalanche was reported to be at least 500 feet wide and was at least 6 feet deep. It was a massive slide to say the least and the skier is beyond lucky to have lived […] Avalanche Martin Kuprianowicz | January 23, 2020 0 Comments
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