This is the Terrain Skiers Crave the Most Different mountains offer different types of terrain for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. Some mountains have more beginner slopes, while others tend to have more terrain geared towards advanced skiers. Typically, resorts have a mix of terrain that will satisfy beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers. People tend to go to the mountains that offer more of the terrain they prefer. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Report: Pushing Myself Over the Edge on the Face Chute Report from Sunday, February 25th, 2024 Out of all of the East Coast resorts, Jay Peak is the one where I end up most. It’s diverse and challenging terrain, from steep groomers off the Jet Triple to tight glades like Timbuktu and Beaver Pond to its extreme Face Chutes directly under the tram; whenever I show up to Jay, I […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 28, 2024 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Bolton Valley, VT Bolton Valley, VT, is a mountain for the adventurous family. Located 30 minutes outside of Burlington, this mountain offers terrain for every level of skier and opportunities for endless exploring. Offering 6 lifts, 71 trails, and the highest base elevation in the Northeast (2,100 ft), Bolton keeps you on your toes. Find yourself winding through birch trees, bumping off powdery […] Saj Sheth-Voss | May 27, 2023 4 Comments
Up for the Challenge: Where to Find Tree Lines and Powder Stashes All Day at Diamond Peak, NV Brought to you by Diamond Peak Are you looking for run after run of powder stashes, tree lines, and challenging terrain? The first resort that comes to mind may not be Diamond Peak, but it should be on your list. “We’re actually proud to still be relatively unknown in the greater Lake Tahoe ski scene. We’re the only community-owned resort in […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
The Top 9 Resorts for Tree Skiing in North America As you near the top of your chairlift ride, you undoubtedly start to think about what run you will go down. Do you want to rip a groomer? Find some untracked powder? Or maybe burn your quads on the moguls? But if you want an added challenge, perhaps it’s time for a tree run. Related: The 9 Best Independently Owned […] Brains Brent Glogau | March 6, 2023 7 Comments
Pebble Creek, ID: Presidents’ Day Powder, Trees, and Cliffs Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Monday, February 20, 2023 Snowboarding at Pebble Creek, Idaho, on Presidents’ Day was the most fun that I have had in a while. Despite the ski area only reporting a few inches of fresh snow overnight, it felt like much more than that. I cannot begin to explain how much this place […] Conditions Report Jesse | February 21, 2023 2 Comments
Mount Bohemia, MI Offering a Lifetime Ski Pass Mount Bohemia, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is offering a lifetime pass to their ski resort. On Instagram, the mountain stated that: “Mount Bohemia will be selling lifetime season passes for $1,299. These season passes are good for 75 years. Sales will be limited to 100 people this year. Buy passes during season pass sale.” Even if $1,299 seems high […] Industry News Jesse | August 31, 2021 2 Comments
Steamboat, CO Report: Plenty of Fresh Champagne Powder Thursday conditions at Steamboat were cloudy and cold, with an additional accumulation of 2-3 inches. Conditions were primed for another great day of tree skiing. Morning runs included a few laps on the Morningside lift to get us warmed up before heading over to the Christmas Tree Bowl. The runs were powdery fun flow rides everywhere we dropped in. Shadows, […] Conditions Report Robin Azer | February 8, 2019 0 Comments
Taos, NM Conditions Report: 18″ Dry Pow Falls in 48hrs Report from January 1st, 2019. Taos Ski Valley, NM has kicked off 2019 in style and the conditions on the mountain are awesome right now. The latest storm to hit New Mexico brought with it 18” of dry powder 12/31 – 2/31, bringing the 7 day accumulative total to 27” – over 2ft! New Years Day was our first time […] Conditions Report Ian Chandler | January 3, 2019 5 Comments
Northstar Mountain Master Plan Approved Unanimously by Placer County Board of Supervisors In a board-meeting this past Tuesday, Northstar’s Mountain Master Plan was approved unanimously in a 5-0 vote. With help through approval from the North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council and the Placer County Planning Commission, this master plan will now replace the 2003 Martis Valley Master Plan. The 20-year plan covers extensive upgrades all across the mountain and included a habitat management […] Backcountry Dylan Cautela | February 27, 2017 0 Comments
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