Middle Teton, WY Report: Southwest Couloir, Successful Summit, and Variable Snow Report from Saturday, April 24 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Grand Teton National Park, WY – After 16 miles and 7,000 feet of elevation gain in 11 hours, Josh, Quinton, Micah, and I are exhausted after climbing and skiing the Middle Teton. Having looked forward to this objective for months, I am beyond stoked about our summit and […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | April 26, 2021 1 Comment
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: The Last Gasps of Winter Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Saturday, April 17, 2021 Saturday started out gusty and brisk but the lower temperatures kept the snow in great shape into the late afternoon at Alpine Meadows, California. Earlier in the week, a cold Spring storm brought a dusting of snow to the Sierra, leaving 3-6 inches at Squaw Valley and […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | April 19, 2021 0 Comments
Teton Snowpack Peaked in February, 6-Weeks Earlier Than Normal Boosted by a record breaking February, the snowpack in the Tetons reached depths of 122″ at Grand Targhee, and 117″ at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort towards the end of the month. However, that was as deep as it got. Limited snowfall in March and April has meant the snowpack has gradually declined since then. Related: Jackson Hole, WY Reports Deepest Ever […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 16, 2021 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO Report: Slushy Moguls, Sunshine, and Perfect Spring Skiing Report from Monday, April 5, 2021 Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain, CO – The spring skiing at Monarch Mountain is off the charts. Today yielded perfect spring conditions – little to no icy spots, slushy moguls, corn snow, blue skies, and warm temperatures. With no lift lines and record-breaking temperatures over the weekend, skiing was all time. […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
California Statewide Snowpack is 59 Percent of the April 1 Average The Department of Water Resources (DWR) yesterday conducted the fourth snow survey at the Phillips Station snow course. The manual survey recorded 49.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 21 inches, which is 83 percent of average for this location. The SWE measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of […] SnowBrains | April 2, 2021 1 Comment
Colorado to Boost Snowpack Through Backcountry Snowmaking Each season resorts around the United States race to open with the help of snowmaking. Snowmaking has become an essential part of the industry – some ski areas couldn’t even operate without it. Until now, snowmaking has only been used in resorts. As part of solving the low snowpack, water, and drought issues, the state of Colorado will begin to […] Backcountry Dominic Gawel | April 1, 2021 4 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Report: Springtime Corn Snow, Slush and Sunshine Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Saturday, March 27, 2021 After receiving reportedly more than four feet of snow in March, high pressure has arrived at Squaw Valley, CA, bringing out the sun in full force. The temperatures were ideal for Spring and there was no noticeable wind. I only wore a T-shirt under my soft-shell jacket […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | March 29, 2021 2 Comments
Taylor Park, CO Backcountry Report: Playful Chute, Spring Powder, and Perfect Turns Report from Monday, March 22, 2021 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Spring has officially sprung in western Colorado. Today Park Cone yielded some epic turns, fresh snow, perfect weather, and great views. The day began by parking along Taylor Reservoir and skinning up Park Cone. My roommate Josh and I made good time up the cone, following an old […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | March 24, 2021 0 Comments
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