Record Low Snowfall Closes San Juan Resorts Early | Taos Ski Valley in Sangre de Cristo Mountains Received Just 78″ Snow ALL SEASON Itโs definitely been a weird winter for most of us. Some areas got dumped on all season (we’re looking at you Washington state and Jackson), some places like California had record dry starts but then got really lucky (#MiracleMarch), and the East Coast saw unseen snowfall from norโeaster Quinn, delivering a few lucky resorts up to three feet in one […] Conditions Report Steven Agar | April 11, 2018 0 Comments
Taos Freeride World Qualifying Events Canceled due to Poor Snowpack Taos Freeride has taken the step of canceling the Freeride World Qualifying Events due to take place later this season. Taos Ski Valley, along with the rest of the southernย Rockies, has had a tough season with regards snowfall, and the organizers felt they couldn’t guarantee the safety of those competing. Tough call, but they’ll hopefully be back bigger and better […] Industry News Steven Agar | February 12, 2018 0 Comments
4 Awesome Road Trips Available to Mountain Collective Pass Holders [sponsored by The Mountain Collective] The beauty of the Mountain Collective pass is the great number of world-class destinations available to you – 16 to be exact. And although theyโre spread right across North America (and the world), for the intrepid explorer there are some awesome road trips to be had, not only for skiing and riding at some of […] Steven Agar | January 3, 2018 0 Comments
Current Snow Cover In The United States | Where’s It Good? | Where’s It Bad? This map is looking pretty dry and desolate, which isn’t what you want to see on the last day of November.ย Snow cover is relatively low in the United States right now, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t good skiing to be had. The low levels of snow cover can be attributed to abnormally warm temperatures this fall. All too […] Weather Chris Wallner | November 30, 2017 0 Comments
The Best Thing Money Can Buy To Ensure a Great Winter in 2017/18:ย The Mountain Collective Upgrade to The Mountain Collective, the best thing money can buy to ensure a great winter in 2017/18. The Mountain Collective is an organization that has managed to put together something unique in the world of skiing and riding. With 16 dream destinations on board in North America, New Zealand, and Australia, as well as affiliates in Japan, […] Industry News Steven Agar | October 10, 2017 0 Comments
Winter Storm Warnings Issued For CO & NM | 8-14″ of Snow For Colorado Through Late Wednesday Morning Winter Weather Advisories have been upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings in Colorado and New Mexico as a winter storm continues to pound the area. 8-14″ of snow is forecasted for Colorado through Wednesday Morning. Snow levels are expected to be around 8,500ft today, before dropping below mountain bases later tonight. Additional Storm Information: Colorado: 8-14″ of Total Snow Accumulation Through […] Weather Chris Wallner | March 28, 2017 0 Comments
Big Snow For The West Last Night | Plenty More On The Way For California Yesterday, it was forecasted that a big storm was to hit the West,ย needless to say, that storm delivered inย a huge way. Tellurideย picked up 19″ in the past 24 hours and today is going to be epic. The snow hasn’t ended in the west yet, in fact it hasn’t even begun in California. A big storm is moving in now, it […] Weather Chris Wallner | March 24, 2017 0 Comments
Conditions Report: Taos receives 21″ before Freeride Comp On Monday and Tuesday this week a large storm dropped 21 inches of perfect winter snow on the Taos Ski Valley. The timing could not have been better after a very dry and warm February and the Freeride World Qualifier event beginning on Wednesday. Kachina was closed on Wednesday for control work but the West Basin opened promptly and was […] Marian Krogh | March 5, 2017 0 Comments