Avalanche Killed Snowboarder on Paulina Peak, OR, Yesterday An avalanche killed a male snowboarder on Paulina Peak, OR, yesterday, Wednesday, 15th March 2023. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reports three snowboarders approached the peak on snowmobiles and that one of the snowboarders triggered the avalanche. “On March 15th, a snowboarder descending Paulina Peak triggered an avalanche. There were three members of the team. One sustained fatal injuries despite […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 16, 2023 0 Comments
Top 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America Right Now Snow has been pummeling the west, with several atmospheric rivers and storms dumping on California and Utah. Ski areas are seeing their snowiest winters in 20 years. Tahoe has had its second snowiest winter EVER. Old Man Winter has been good to us so far, and with more snow in the forecast, it’s only looking like it’s getting better… Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 14, 2023 10 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Trip Report: Storm Skiing Powder and Blue Skies Back to Back Trip Report for March 10-11, 2023 Every time I go to Central Oregon it’s a good time. This excursion was no exception. I had plans to ski Mt Bachelor for two days. With friends on Friday, then with family on Saturday. The forecast was calling for big snow on Friday, then sun on Saturday. Could it line up any better? […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | March 13, 2023 0 Comments
Winter Play Options at Mt. Mazama, AKA Crater Lake National Park, OR When you think of winter recreation in the Oregon Cascades, your thoughts and imagination might immediately spring for Mt. Hood (Wy’East), Mt. Bachelor, Three Sisters Wilderness, Hoodoo, or the Willamette Pass area. While these areas are fantastic and hard-to-beat places for winter adventuring activities of all kinds, there is one legendary spot in Oregon that flies under the radar and […] Backcountry Matthew Oliphant | January 31, 2023 0 Comments
Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, Bringing Back Affordable Tickets for Off-Peak Days Mt.Hood Meadows Ski Resort in Oregon is brightening this ski season by offering cheap mid-week and night tickets. The resort has brought back the crowd’s favorite 3-day mid-week pass for $199, available to use any Monday through Friday except for Presidents day. These passes will allow you to ski from open to close, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday […] Industry News Riley McDonald | January 30, 2023 0 Comments
Which Cascade Peak in Oregon Hosts the Southernmost Active Glacier? Before we jump into the main topic of discussion, let’s first understand what specific characteristics you can expect to see with an active glacier. A vibrant and robust glacier will embody various components pertaining to the movement and flow of ice. Some of these iconic features and behaviors you can expect are icebergs, crevasses, ice falls, and ice caves. Any […] Brains Matthew Oliphant | January 11, 2023 0 Comments
Mt Hood Meadows, OR, Conditions Report: Deep Canyon Powder and Perfect Groomers Report for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 The snow report was unimpressive; no new snow overnight and only two inches in the last 24 hours. I knew better, though, because the forecast was for clear skies, and with over 1.5 feet of snow since they opened some upper gates on legendary Heather Canyon, it was bound to be fresh tracks under […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | January 11, 2023 0 Comments
Will Western U.S. Burn Scars Recover? Recent Western wildfire seasons have been devastating—large swaths of forest have burned and many homes and businesses destroyed. As the fires continue to burn and the smoke clears, many are left wondering whether the burned areas will recover and whether the forests will be able to regrow. The good news is that, in most cases, the burned areas will eventually […] Fire Jaxon Jacobs | December 13, 2022 2 Comments
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