The 10 North American Ski Resorts with The Most Snowfall: The Western U.S. has been the recipient of some HUGE storms so far this winter. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has had the DEEPEST December in 40 years. Winter officially started 5 days ago, which means there is a lot more snow to come this year. As the snow continues to fall, the powder hounds rejoice. As the cold weather moves […] Industry News Chris Wallner | December 26, 2016 16 Comments
Backcountry Legends: North America’s Epic Resort-Access Off-Piste Backcountry Legends: North America’s Epic Resort-Access Off-Piste provide the skier a paradise of clean lines and fresh powder. Â Despite the proximity to the resorts, they harbor the same dangers of any other backcountry excursion. When the lure of the powder calls you far off the beaten track, be sure to bring the requisite safety gear and the know-how to make […] Backcountry Robin Azer | December 23, 2016 0 Comments
Whistler B.C. Conditions Report: Refresh for the Holidays Whistler Blackcomb just had another 30cm dropped on it this past evening making the Monday skiing deep and soft. The arctic outflow that has made the past week in Whistler freezing cold and clear has final left and with it Pacific moisture and some warmth is coming back. This Monday was the start of a series of storms to roll into Whistler for the holiday season. Conditions Report Peter Wentz | December 19, 2016 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Expects To Sell 650,000 Epic Passes For The 2016-17 Season According to the Denver Post, Vail Resorts is expected to sell 650,000 Epic Passes for the 2016-17 winter season, which is up from its sales of 500,000 last year, thanks to their acquisition of Whistler Blackcomb. This astonishing number of passes sold is likely more than all of the other ski resorts in North America combined. It isn’t all good news […] Industry News Chris Wallner | December 12, 2016 0 Comments
Whistler B.C. Conditions Report: Snow and Cold Weather Continues It was another snowy and cold weekend in Whistler. Saturday morning was partly cloudy and the resort had some new snow. We lapped peak chair until midday, when the weather started to come. Since midday Saturday until Sunday night it has been consistently snowing in the Whistler Valley. It has been very cold in Whistler, by west coast standards, and new snow on Sunday was super light. Conditions Report Peter Wentz | December 11, 2016 0 Comments
VIDEO: 14-Year-Old Snowboarder Dangles, Falls 26-Feet from Chairlift at Whistler A 14-year-old somehow ended up dangling from the Emerald Express Chair at Whistler, B.C. on Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 . At 10:40am, the snowboarder fell. Â In the video you can see ski patrol and others attempting to soften the fall with a tower pad. Â The snowboarder hits the pad, but not the center and takes a hard fall. Â It’s unknown […] SnowBrains | December 6, 2016 0 Comments
Snow For Seattle, Portland, Vancouver Today/Tomorrow | Up To 18″ of Snow Forecast in PNW Mountains NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Watch for Seattle, Washington. They are calling for Trace amounts to 2 inches with snow levels as low as 500 feet dropping to sea level tonight. Additional snowfall is expected overnight, up to 4″. * SNOW LEVELS…MAINLY NEAR 500 FEET THIS MORNING WITH  CONSIDERABLE VARIATION. SNOW LEVELS WILL RISE THIS AFTERNOON.  SNOW LEVELS […] Weather Chris Wallner | December 5, 2016 0 Comments
Whistler, B.C. Conditions Report: Blackcomb Alpine Open and Pow Pretty much everything is up and running at Whistler Blackcomb. On Saturday they opened up Glacier and 7th Heaven and earlier this week Peak and Harmony were open. This means everything is open beside Symphony Chair and the upper T-Bars on Blackcomb Conditions Report Peter Wentz | December 4, 2016 0 Comments
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