Are These the 5 Fanciest Ski Resorts on Earth? Expensive ski resorts are something that most of us avoid at all costs. Yet, there are some who seek them out. No one can deny that a lavish ski resort experience isn’t something that they’d enjoy. Even if you’re a total dirtbag ski bum, there is something on this list for you: private powder™. […] SnowBrains | June 28, 2021 4 Comments
The Ski Resorts in North America With the Most Lifts When evaluating a ski area, it’s important to factor in the number of lifts that the resort has because that number influences the time that you will spend in line, the terrain that you can shred, and the number of other skiers that you will encounter on the mountain. Chairlifts allow skiers and snowboarders to interact with other enthusiasts and […] Chris Wallner | June 25, 2021 8 Comments
Oregon Trip Report: Mt. Bachelor to Broken Top Bike-to-Ski-Tour Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from May 22, 2021 The idea of a dual-sport bike-to-ski-tour from Mt. Bachelor, Oregon to Broken Top was not an easy sell at first. But after a few hours of après ski in the Mt. Bachelor Ski Area parking lot on Friday afternoon, coupled with some ego and a taunting view of Broken […] Trip Report Galen Carrico | May 24, 2021 1 Comment
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: The Last Gasps of Winter Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Saturday, April 17, 2021 Saturday started out gusty and brisk but the lower temperatures kept the snow in great shape into the late afternoon at Alpine Meadows, California. Earlier in the week, a cold Spring storm brought a dusting of snow to the Sierra, leaving 3-6 inches at Squaw Valley and […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | April 19, 2021 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Spring Skiing and Riding at its Finest Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Saturday, April 10th, 2021 Spring skiing and riding at Alpine Meadows, CA, is hard to beat this time of year but get it while you can…because the snow is going fast. It was T-shirt weather on Saturday, and it was one of the warmest days of the season thus far. One […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | April 12, 2021 0 Comments
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 […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | March 29, 2021 2 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Shallow Pow, Steeps and Misty Mountains Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Saturday, March 20, 2021 Conditions exceeded expectations on Saturday as the sun came out to reveal 21″ inches of fresh snow that had fallen over the last few days at Alpine Meadows, California. The storm arrived with fluctuating snow levels, leaving a loud layer of crust underneath a few inches […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | March 21, 2021 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Report: Sunshine, Slush and Wind Buff Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Sunday, March 8, 2021 Sunday at Squaw Valley, CA provided all types of ski conditions with some great wind buff leftover from the 3-4″ of snow that fell Friday evening. The wind and recent cold snow provided excellent wind buff underneath Headwall and Siberia that was ‘carvable’ at high speeds. It […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | March 8, 2021 0 Comments
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