Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand Report: Sunbeam & Slush Finale Report from 5-6 October, 2024 Commercial snow operations wrapped-up with a SLASH at much-beloved Ohau Snow Fields. Sun, calm, and casual retro-ski rad-ness were highlights of the closing ceremonies at this premier snow field in New Zealand’s Southern Alps. Kicked back, with the bridge of our nose burning under bright kiwi sun, we wonder, ‘How on Earth does it […] Conditions Report Paulie | October 7, 2024 0 Comments
Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand Report: Chewbacca Rides Chalk! Report from September 21, 2024 Ohau Snow Fields, a hidden-not-secret gem of New Zealand snow culture, has been reveling in a radical winter of skiing and snowboarding. Ample wind transport, plus a sneaky 9-inch dash of powder snow, made yesterday a “pop magic” kinda session in the Ohau mountains. Straightaway, there was a prerequisite to stare down a bullish wind […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 22, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand Report: POW! Wicked Storm Cell Wallops Southern Alps Report from September 13, 2024 Far out fantastic-ness has been the general state of ski and snowboard affairs at Ohau Snow Fields, nestled within the Southern Alps of Aotearoa New Zealand. As the stats read, these peaks received a zesty one-foot refresh and we’re pretty darn sure that’s an under-report, going off how deep she skied. It continues to be […] Conditions Report Paulie | September 13, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Ski Apache, New Mexico “Damn Texans!” shouts some menace in the mob of locals zooming past, jumping over the minefield of downed skiers on Lower Deep Freeze. The visitors can only watch in pure terror as the group of mad skiers and snowboarders charge past them at full-speed as they’re attempting to recover their scattered skis and poles on one of Ski Apache’s most […] Martin Kuprianowicz | July 18, 2024 1 Comment
Alyeska Resort, AK, Report: With 58 Feet of Snow, Spring Skiing Conditions are Excellent Mother Nature has been working overtime in Girdwood, Alaska, and there are no signs of stopping. Alyeska Resort has already received 58 FEET of snow this winter and expects more this week. Related: Why This is THE Year to Ski Alyeska Resort, AK With over 700″ of snow coating the mountain this season, nearly all the runs are open and […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments
Mission Ridge, WA, Report: Local Mountain With a Lot of Character Report from Sunday, March 3, 2024 Skiing I started the day with a quick 25-minute drive to Mission Ridge from Wenatchee, Washington. Parking was easy without the crowds you would typically find at busier resorts. I hopped on Chair 1, a two-seater from the base. It took me to the mid station where the main attraction, Chair 2 (a repurposed […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
White Pass, WA, Report: Midweek Days are DEEP Report from Monday, March 3, 2024 Skiing I drove from Yakima around 6:30 a.m. since the forecast called for sun. I parked right at the base, threw my skins on, and walked up across the street from White Pass, Washington. Seeing the early morning sun shining from behind the White Pass after a fresh blanket of snow was incredible. It […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Baker, WA, Report: Much Needed Snow has Arrived Report from Saturday, March 2, 2024 Skiing Mount Baker, Washington, has been on my bucket list for a while. After hearing about the incoming storms this past week through today, I found time to make it. With over 60” of fresh snow in the past week alone, the area looked like a new mountain compared to the low snow winter […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
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