For an Authentic and Affordable Wyoming Adventure, Check Out These 4 Lesser-Known Ski Areas When you think of skiing in Wyoming, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort often steals the spotlight with its legendary terrain and iconic reputation.ย But what if we told you thereโs a world of powdery wonder beyond the Tetons? Wyoming is home to a number of lesser-known ski resorts that combine big-mountain vibes with small-town charm without the massive crowds. From hidden gems […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Stormy Fun Wet Powder Skiing Before The Rain… Report from December 15, 2024 We weren’t sure what to expect out there yesterday so we stumbled outta bed and onto the slopes at Palisades Tahoe early. The storm was hitting hard with 100mph winds that kept the upper mountain closed. Red Dog and the Resort Chair were open so we headed up. View this post on Instagram A post […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
CEO Davey Pitcher Discusses the Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Expansion Project Wolf Creek Ski Area, nestled in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, is celebrating its 85th season this year. Renowned for having “The Most Snow in Colorado,” with an average of 430 inches annually, Wolf Creek attracts skiers not only from across the region but also europeans eager to explore the American West. The majority of patrons come from Texas, […] Industry News Brett Ploss | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
The Different Types Of Snow Conditions That We Experience On The Mountain It’s funny theย names we have given for the varietyย of different snow conditions that exist on the mountain.ย For many of us, we like to describe the snow conditions we face as skiers and snowboarders as things we come in contact with day to day. We describe the snow conditions at times as types of food and often give the snow descriptive […] Brian Werner | December 17, 2024 38 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry Report: Skiing Fast Powder Snow Above Stunning Lake Tahoe Report from December 15, 2024 Yesterday, we got out into the Lake Tahoe, CA, backcountry early. Well, we thought we were early, but people had already done two laps by the time we hit the top… No matter, there was plenty of room out there, and our first run was buttery smooth. The wind had its way with the snow, […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
What Your Favorite Ski Resort Says About Who You Are Your favorite ski resort isnโt just a place to shred powder or sip overpriced hot cocoaโit reflects your soul. Okay, maybe thatโs a stretch, but hear us out. Whether you’re carving down the glitzy slopes of Vail, braving the wild terrain at Palisades Tahoe, or basking in the epic aprรจs-ski scene at Aspen, your go-to mountain speaks volumes about your […] Laughs Brent Thomas | December 16, 2024 6 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North Americaโs Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of December 15 โ 24, 2024 Itโs always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list of resorts will be the deepest over the next week and beyond.ย The forecast comes fromย OpenSnowโs Top Forecastsย for the next 10 […] Weather Brent Thomas | December 15, 2024 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, CA, Backcountry Report: Big Storm, High Avalanche Danger, & Mellow Turns Report from December 14, 2024 We got out into the Tahoe backcountry early today in a driving blizzard. The Sierra Avalanche Center called for HIGH avalanche danger, with human-triggered avalanches likely. This pushed us into low-angle, non-exposed terrain. So, we went for a lovely walk in about 2 feet of new snow. Geoff, Jamie, and I cruised around, set skin […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 14, 2024 0 Comments