Western Ski Resort Uphill Policies: A Comprehensive List This summer has already seen a huge explosion in backcountry ski sales. Skiers are flocking by the thousands into the ski touring world due to restricted access in resorts this season. Related: Why You Need to Get Your Backcountry Gear Now | Gear Shortages Possible Many ski tourers will simply be skinning up the resort, whether it is to get exercise […] Clay Malott | October 1, 2020 4 Comments
Sheave Train Breaks Loose at Stevens Pass, WA Photo Credit: Max Patterson Unfortunate news out of Stevens Pass, WA when a lift was shut down due to a sheave train coming loose. At around 9:30 in the morning on 2/2/20, the sheave train on the 7th Heaven chairlift fell off of the tower. The sheave train helps move the chairlifts up on the mountain. This catastrophe left 26 people stranded […] Industry News Dan Scheibelein | February 6, 2020 4 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for Cascades | Ski Areas Could See 24-50″ Fresh Snow The NOAA has issued a winter weather advisory, beginning tonight and running through Wednesday morning, for the Cascade Mountains. Mount Baker Ski Area, WA could see up to 4-FEET of fresh snow, with other resorts also seeing over 2-FEET. The summit of Mount Baker mountain could see over 7-FEET of snow! …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS […] Weather WeatherBrains | February 4, 2020 0 Comments
NOAA: Snow Heading to the PNW | Mount Baker Ski Resort Could See Upto 10″ this Weekend The NOAA is calling for snow to hitting the PNW this weekend, with the northern Cascades likely to see a few inches of fresh snow. Mount Baker Ski Resort will be the clear winner here, with 5-day totals calling for a potential of double-digit accumulations. (Actual Mount Baker could see over 5-FEET at the summit!) Snow will begin Friday morning […] Weather WeatherBrains | November 14, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Upto 4-FEET Fresh Snow Possible for Mount Baker, Washington Monday Through Tuesday A new system will move into Washington Monday through Tuesday, bringing high winds, cold temperatures and up to 4-FEET of fresh snowfall to the Cascades. Related: VIDEO: First Tracks in 10″ Fresh September Powder at 49 Degrees North in Washington… NICE! Snow levels are forecast to drop as low as 3,000 feet which will mean snow for Crystal Mountain, Stevens […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 7, 2019 1 Comment
Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest is legendary for incredible snowfalls. The world record for annual snowfall (1,100″) occurred here and nearly every ski resort in this region averages over 400″ a year. Read More Watch Videos 0 Comments
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