Avalanche Forecasting 101: The Framework of a Professional’s Daily Avalanche Forecast

This post first appeared on Powder Highway Backcountry, was written by Conor Hurley, and is reproduced with permission. Avalanche Forecasting 101 Avalanche forecasting is a fundamental part of backcountry skiing and splitboarding. It is a skill every backcountry enthusiast should strive to develop. Avalanche forecasting involves understanding how weather, the snowpack, and terrain interact. Then, you add the human element […]
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[VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update 11/18: Significant Atmospheric River Set to Dump up to 3 Feet of Snow on California

Denver-based meteorologist Chris Tomer is one of the most accurate forecasters we know. Check out and subscribe to his mountain weather forecast videos to see where North America will get the most snow. “Storm system delivers light to moderate snow accumulation 11/18-11/19 in UT/WY/ID/MT/CO. Then large trough of low pressure and major storm system with a moderate intensity atmospheric river […]
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[VIDEO] Miles Clark 2024 Utah Highlights : 603″ of Snowfall and Some Classic Wasatch Lines

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The Cottonwood Canyons area of Utah saw 603″ of snowfall last season, and the skiing was hot! Here is my view of how it went down in Utah last year, featuring lines including: Y Couloir Alternate Cardiac Ridge Suicide Chute Kessler’s Catchers Mitt Benson & Hedges Couloir Athey’s Line Pipeline at Snowbird Sundance Ski Resort Church Double Drop at Alta […]
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This $1,876 Burger at Deer Valley, UT, is a Culinary and Cultural Experience

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Deer Valley Resort, located in Park City, Utah, is renowned for its luxurious amenities, top-notch guest services, and meticulously groomed slopes. The resort is also celebrated for its fine dining, slope-side accommodations, and limited daily lift ticket sales, which ensure that guests experience a high level of comfort with fewer crowds and a focus on high-quality skiing conditions. Related: Why […]
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Opens 2024-25 Season Early Thanks to Substantial Snowfall

Whistler Blackcomb opens early thanks to significant early-season snow. Credit: Vail Resorts

Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, is set to launch its 2024-25 winter season a day earlier than planned. Blackcomb Mountain opens on Thursday, November 21, followed by Whistler Mountain on Friday, November 22. The early opening follows substantial snowfall. The resort reports a base depth of 40 inches (102 centimeters) after receiving 14 inches (36 centimeters) of fresh snow in the […]
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