Tsugaike Kogen, Japan Report: Waiting On Winter… While In Anime Dress-Up Report from January 14th, 2020 – Brought to you by Hakuba Valley Globally renowned as the home of Ja-POW the Land of the Rising Sun has made the best of an atypically snow-less early January.ย Hakuba Valley, in particular, stands out among tribes of skiers as a far east trip of a lifetime. The valley houses several premier ski or […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 16, 2020 0 Comments
Ears Pricked; UNIT 1 Brings the Noise โYouโve really got to check these guys out,โ the mountain marketing manager points excitedly to promotional signage arrayed around the base area. โUnit 1 has taken the helmet to a whole new level.โ I read the demo day signs with respectful interest while in truth Iโm thinking, Iโm the classic skier with a loud beanie, outdated iPod, and earbuds–but that […] Gear Review Paulie | January 13, 2020 0 Comments
Grand Targhee WY, Conditions Report: Spreadin’ It On! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort The Teton Mountains seem to have made a New Year’s resolution to court Ol’ Man Winter more often.ย Several stretches of rhythmic snowfalls have followed the holiday, adding a healthy layer of crystal-cream powder to the flanks of Fred’s, Mary’s, and Peaked Mountains. Overnight weather systems have brought precip-laden clouds against the mountainsides […] Conditions Report Paulie | January 8, 2020 0 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY Report: 3-Day Reload and Recently Opened Terrain Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Fifteen fresh inches is the reported tally to have fallen over Targhee in the last 72 hours, but it skis like more than that. Tracks from past days have been filled smoothly flush. This is thanks to an always interesting on-slope cocktail of mixed visibility, falling snow, and periodic wind–served cold. And the […] Conditions Report Paulie | December 16, 2019 0 Comments
Grand Targhee WY, Conditions Report: 10″ Refresh and Blackfoot Spinning Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Good news arrived with the weekend as Grand Targhee Resort benefited by a Sunday snowstorm. The fresh layer added much welcomed padding to current base depth and officially snapped a streak of atypically warm temps. Low visibility during the weather event kept skiers to low mountain zones where accumulation was creamy and rip-able. […] Conditions Report Paulie | December 10, 2019 0 Comments
Grand Targhee WY, Conditions Report: POW! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort The Tetons say to Winter, “Great to see ya ol’ Buddy, come on in!” Winter replies, “Thanks, don’t mind if I stay awhile.” Heavy snowfall has pounded Teton Valley (& beyond) throughout yesterday, overnight, and into this morning. Personnel and facilities at Targhee are cranking, as per usual crowds are at a minimum, […] Conditions Report Paulie | December 2, 2019 3 Comments
Grand Targhee WY, Conditions Report: Planks On! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Snow play marked today’s 2019/20 season opener at Grand Targhee Resort in Teton Valley. Crisp temperatures, overcast sky, and slender conditions failed to cool the local stoke to be back on-slope at this big resort with a small town feel. Groups of friends and neighbors gathered for good karma, hot laps, and $10 […] Conditions Report Paulie | November 28, 2019 0 Comments
People And Powder Snow Set “Targhee Vibe” Apart Brought to you by Grand Targhee On the wonderful west side of Teton Pass testament to true ski spirit blossoms, and they call it Targhee Vibe. As family oriented as it is free-wheelinโ the Vibe is that genuine, colorful experience which got us skiing in the first place. And itโs very much native to Grand Targhee Resort. For half a […] Featured Article Paulie | November 26, 2019 0 Comments