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Trip Report: North Peak, CA – 50º+ North Couloir | “I’m Never Doing That Again…”

Report from May 24, 2022 2 nights ago we got a text from Tall Carl. It was a picture of the North Couloir of North Peak, CA, and all it said was: “The couloir on North Peak is in.” Greggy & I got the text at the same time, looked at each other and simply nodded. The next day, we […]

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Miles Clark | May 25, 2022
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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 […]

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Galen Carrico | March 29, 2021
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Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Buttery Corn Snow on a Bluebird February Sunday

Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Sunday, February 28, 2021  Today was a Spring-like day to end February and the snow was smooth like butter on the backside of Alpine Meadows, CA. After Saturday’s colder temps and blustery winds, the morning snow started off firm. Throughout the day we followed the sun during the freeze-thaw cycle […]

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Galen Carrico | March 1, 2021
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Why Red Lodge, MT is the Best Place to Live for Year-Round Skiing

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[Sponsored by: Red Lodge Mountain, MT] Red Lodge, MT may just be the best place to live if you want to get after some turns all year long! Regular lift operations cover November 23rd until April 14th but uphill travel is permitted as long as there is snow to slide on. This means your season can start as soon as the […]

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Kim Vinet | May 8, 2019
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Mammoth Mountain, CA Conditions Report: Spring Groomers, Wind Buff, and Wild Mountains

At the end of every season, a spring Mammoth Mountain trip is called for. We left Donner Summit, CA early on Saturday morning and showed up for some afternoon fun.  Friday night brought low temperatures, skiffs of new snow, and high winds, so we took our time and let things heat up. Lower aspects were perfect creamy corn snow– always a spring favorite.  Steep wind buffed […]

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Katy Shipley | May 15, 2018
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Mammoth Conditions Report: Windy Corn Harvest

We awoke today in Mammoth in a ripping wind. Mammoth was reporting 50-70mph winds at the top of the mountain. When we arrived, we found that it was actually much windier at the bottom of the mountain than at the top. The park is at the bottom of the mountain and was sacraficed to the wind. The park was empty today. The upper mountain, however, wasn’t as windy. The groomers off the […]

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Miles Clark | May 18, 2014
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