Schweitzer, ID, Conditions Report: Trees on Trees Report from February 23-26, 2024 Schweitzer Ski Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho, is a tree skier’s paradise. A group of us ventured to Idaho’s panhandle to see what all the Schweitzer hype was about. The mountain lived up to its reputation for tree skiing. I have never seen so many cleverly gladed runs interspersed with natural tree skiing. The availability of […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 28, 2024 0 Comments
Hokkaido Japan’s Rusutsu Resort — Tree Ski Paradise For powder enthusiasts, there are few better sensations than picking an untouched line through a perfectly spaced tree grove and experiencing near weightlessness while one’s skis or board silently carve patterns on the perfect snowy canvass draping a mountainside. At Rusutsu Resort, located near Sapporo on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido, be prepared to feel that sensation frequently with […] Jared Roberts | February 27, 2024 0 Comments
Big White, BC, Conditions Report: Powder Day Report from February 13, 2024 On our 11th day in a row, Big White in British Columbia was the best place to be for soft turns and fresh lines. Despite not receiving more than trace amounts of snow in 48 hours, Big White graced us (and our tired knees) with a powder day to cap off the trip. The powder […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
Deer Valley, UT Report: From -32ºC in Calgary To Chowder Tree Skiing & Meeting Legendary Wayne Wong Report from January 13, 2023 I awoke in Calgary, Canada at Brother Li Homestay at 3am in -32ºC temps yesterday. Drove to rental car place, dropped off car, jumped in Lyft, and rolled into the Calgary airport. After a strong dousing of de-icing fluid, we were off to SLC, UT. Hoped on a bus to my car in the lot […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | January 14, 2024 0 Comments
Solitude Mountain, UT, Report: The Goods Are in the Woods Report from Tuesday, January 9, 2024 After a wet and warm start to the winter season in New England, I finally decided it was time for a BIG change of scenery. The Cottonwood Canyons have been on my bucket list for some time now, so it seemed only right to spend a week chasing storms around the four Big and […] Will Hart | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Niseko Hanazono, Japan, Report: Light Snow Overnight, Holiday Crowds Arrive Report from December 31, 2023 I looked out my window this morning to finally see snow coming down. Typically a usual sight in Niseko, but any trace has been absent the past few days. Being New Year’s Eve, the crowds came. Lines aren’t often found in Japan, but since Niseko is rated as the #1 resort in the country, people […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | December 31, 2023 0 Comments
Diamond Peak: Where Steeps and Glades Shine Brought to you by Diamond Peak Diamond Peak, Lake Tahoe’s only community-owned ski area, where steeps and glades shine. Nestled on the northern shore of Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a hidden gem that offers world-class tree skiing and fun steep groomers. This unassuming, community-owned resort stays under the radar, but its location, northern-facing slopes, and commitment to […] Featured Article Aunika Skogen | December 1, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout — Mt. Bachelor, OR: Volcanic Vibes, Tantalizing Trees There are few places like Bend, Oregon, where you can gaze up thousands of feet to marvel at a half dozen prominent peaks rising out of the high desert. In the past half-century, Bend has become known as an outdoors utopia for all-season play. And just twenty miles from Bend sits Mt. Bachelor, a 9,068-foot volcano. Depicted above is the […] Nicky Blumm | October 12, 2023 0 Comments
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