The 7 Highest Ski Resorts in the Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest is a region full of lush forests, coastal beaches, and snowy mountains. This article defines the Pacific Northwest as the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. A large part of the PNW is dominated by the Cascade Range which is scattered with several ski resorts.ย Some of the snowiest resorts in North America are located in this […] Industry News Taliana Potts | October 10, 2019 3 Comments
Get the Ikon Pass for The Ultimate North West Winter Road Trip [Sponsored by Ikon Pass] Whether you have the urge to shred some Pacific Northwest pow or feel like hopping the border into the Great White North, the Ikon Pass gives you access to three legendary skiing and riding destinations that are all within a few hours from Seattle. Related:ย Ikon Pass is on Sale NOW | Unlock Adventure at 38 Destinations […] SnowBrains | March 19, 2019 0 Comments
Good Times: Celebrating 50 Years Of The Legendary TargheeVibe [Sponsored By:ย Grand Targhee Resort, WY] The decade was the 1960โs and the flavorful characters to call Teton Valley home were concerned with different matters than the times of that turbulent era. Invigorated by a 1966 establishment of Grand Targhee Incorporated, group members and locals desired to develop winter recreation capable of enriching not only the community and economy but make […] Featured Article Paulie | March 11, 2019 0 Comments
All The Best Ways to Get to Crystal Mountain, Washington This Season [Sponsored by: Crystal Mountain Resort] If you haven’t skied at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington, it’s a place you need to visit. It’s the biggest ski area in the state, boasting 2,600 acres ofย glades, steeps, chutes, and bowls, along with plenty of beginner and intermediate terrain.ย On top of that, there are tons of great backcountry lines just outside the resort […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | March 4, 2019 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Plans To Replace Two Chairlifts & More At Stevens Pass, WA For The 2019-20 Season Winter Wonderland.ย Ian Terry with The Herald Stevens Pass may be getting a nice upgrade for the 2019/20 ski season. Vail Resortsย is planning to invest upwards of $180 million into various resorts over the next year. Stevens Pass is one of many resorts getting a nice upgrade. Vail plans to replace the Daisy and Brooks chairs with a high-speed quad and […] Industry News Jason Ringenberg | December 14, 2018 0 Comments
New Fault Lines Discovered on Mt. Hood Could Shake Things Up New research has uncovered previously unknown fault lines in the vicinity of Mt. Hood capable of producing an earthquake with potential for massive devastation.ย The fault networks are located to the north of Mt. Hood and extend to the Columbia River, near the Gate Creek and Blue Ridge Fault. They also extend to the south and southwest in the area surrounding […] Industry News Jon Roubik | October 26, 2018 0 Comments
Moisture Surge Headed For The PNW Thursday – Friday | 8,000ft Snow Levels In The Cascades A surge of moisture is headed for the Pacific Northwest.ย Oregon and Washington are forecasted to get hit head on by this one. Snow levels are forecasted to hover around 8,000ft in the Cascades and accumulations will be dependent upon when the rain turns to snow. The 6-10 day outlook is calling for above average precipitation and above average temperatures in […] Weather WeatherBrains | October 24, 2018 0 Comments
Oregon & Washington Ski Area Opening Dates For The 2018/2019 Season Personally, I think skiing in the PNW is underrated. Yeah, the mountains aren’t super tall, the snow’s a little heavier, and there’s that pesky rain to deal with, but it’s a small price to pay for huge base depths and tons of cool terrain. I have some great memories of skiing around Mount Hood. Here are the latest and greatest […] Industry News Mike Lavery | October 10, 2018 3 Comments