Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT Report: A Steep, Sun-Crusted Descent Down The South Face Report from January 11, 2022 “A blonde bitch, beautiful and vicious.” That’s how Montgomery Atwater, one of Alta’s first snow rangers and the father of avalanche research in the United States, referred to 11,045-foot-tall Mount Superior. Looking at Mount Superior from the town of Alta at the end of the road in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon, it’s the first thing […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | January 12, 2022 0 Comments
The Ski Area Snow Report: Fact or Fiction? We’ve all had those days: The snow report is claiming an epic dump, but on the hill, it skis like only a few inches. What the heck? Is the snow report just a total lie? A publication in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics decided to have a closer look. Snow reporting is a challenging process. Things like elevation, wind, and aspect can […] Brains Mike Lavery | November 12, 2021 12 Comments
Nakiska, AB Report: Pre-Season Race Training Despite a lack of snow on the ground in Calgary, Alberta, nearby resorts are gearing back up for another season. Norquay and Lake Louise both opened to the public on November 5th, with Sunshine Village not far behind. Just 45 minutes out from the city, Nakiska Ski Area typically opens up a week or two earlier for race teams to […] Conditions Report Phil Tremblay | November 11, 2021 0 Comments
Photo Tour: October Storm Drops Hefty Snowfall Totals Across the West It snowed across the West this week. That is all. Enjoy these lovely pictures of snow from various ski areas across the western United States. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aspen Snowmass (@aspensnowmass) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ski Utah (@skiutah) View this post on Instagram […] Conditions Report Martin Kuprianowicz | October 12, 2021 0 Comments
Eastern Sierra, CA Report: “Cornice Chute” off 12,000′ White Mountain Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from May 13, 2021 We went for another long walk surrounded by gorgeous Sierra granite on Thursday. It was my last day to backcountry ski for the week due to a Wilderness First Responder recertification class I have over the weekend. We returned to the zone we’d first explored the previous day, Wednesday. […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | May 16, 2021 2 Comments
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: Shallow Pow, Steeps and Misty Mountains Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Report from Saturday, March 20, 2021Â 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
The Top 15 Biggest North American Snowfall Totals Right Now Snowfall totals brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Updated on Monday, March 15, 2021 The last month of skiing and riding in the West has been awesome. Utah has gained over 100 inches since mid-February along with many other resorts throughout the Pacific Northwest and West. Alaska is no longer #1 in terms of snowfall. Meanwhile, Denver just […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 15, 2021 24 Comments