spring skiing

Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood will reopen May 15, the resort announced Tuesday, for both daytime visitors and overnight guests. But with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, visitors “must be prepared for something very different.”...

Since we can't go to A-Basin for Mothers Day, we thought we would bring the beach party to the community...virtually. We will be hosting a Zoom party on Saturday 5/9/20 at 3 PM Arapahoe Basin Time. roughly the time we would be at our beach spot at A-Basin throwing back a few cold ones. Join...

The Counties say yes, but will the Governor allow it? Developing story...

Maybe cross country shouldn't be counted for this poll, but it is skiing.

Question for the Heavenly experts. How much terrain is open at Heavenly in mid-April? I skied there for an April weekend in 2018 and only the trails above Gondola were open. The afternoon temperatures were in the 60s, so it was fun to go to the beach or get in the pool or stroll in the shops...

I was thinking that I'm normally planning things for the annual Arapahoe Basin week in May, but we're grounded. In the meantime, Al posts this blog that made me say... Ahhhhhhhh Take a moment to appreciate the beauty in the mountains. Be well...

I will be going to Whistler the first week of April this year. Before I spend $1000 on lift tickets for my family (Ugh), I have some questions. I did not purchase an Epic pass this year, but I am planning to pick one up for next season now that my local hill is part of the Vail's Empire . I...

A season to remember...

I'm going to be doing a multi-day spring skiing trip in a week or so including Squaw and Mammoth. I'll definitely be doing a full hot wax with warm weather wax before I go but I was wondering if there was anything I could do while on the road to make it last a little longer. Anyone have any rub...

Hi all, Long time lurker...finally getting on board. I have a conference in Denver next week, so naturally I decided to head out early to get some spring skiing in this weekend (I know...I'm a week late for the Pugski extravaganza.....). I've done plenty of skiing out west but I have never...

Earlier this week a skier fell into crevasse in Tuckerman Ravine. Here is his story: What It’s Like to Fall 60 Feet Into a Crevasse and Claw Your Way Out

We, and by that I mean @SBrown has, commandeered a beach spot for Sunday, May 5th in conjunction with the 13th Annual May at A-Basin. We will be taking donations to cover the cost as the price seems to rise a little every year. Beach Spot 10; anyone who is attending, please consider donating...

Yesterday a man died in an avalanche in Ramond Cataract near Tuckerman Ravine. Raymond Cataract is located northeast of Tuckerman Ravine and is between it and Huntington Ravine. Longtime Mount Washington Valley climbing guide Rick Wilcox: "Raymond Cataract is a very narrow ravine, he said...

Closing Week at Telluride and Crested Butte, April 2019 by Jim Kenney Introduction: l'm a long-time denizen of the Mid-Atlantic, but I've spent the second half of the winter of 2019 living and skiing in the Rockies. This winter has been very snowy almost everywhere in US ski country and I've...

I'm looking for the best ski pants with these qualities: 1) Light colored. Either white or pastel to reflect sunlight. 2) Breathable and zero insulation. I don't care about waterproof, I need something that lets heat/sweat out and dries very fast. Even better if it's wicking fabric. 3)...

In the past we've celebrated Mother's day at A-Basin, which started 13 years ago. Wow, has it really been that many years? Last year we realized how difficult it is to rely on good snow and good attendance when Mother's Day was later in the month With Mother's day on May 12th we have switched it...

Hi All, Getting ready for my first trip out West in 13 years. We (me, wife, 2 kids) will be at Winter Park the first week in April. Prior to having kids I skied out west a fair amount, and I was lucky enough to spend several years skiing in France (Les Grands Montets FTW) during grad school...

Mammoth announced a new closing date for the 17-18 season, saying that it will stay open until June 17, and maybe later. @SBrown, you could get your June turns in at Mammoth :D From their Twitter feed: This just in! Mammoth will be open daily for skiing and riding until at LEAST June 17...

It's that time again. Coming into Denver at sunset Friday. Today Abasin was completely packed. Instead of being the third to last car allowed in the Last Chance lot we did a u turn and went to Loveland. Loveland was mildly packed. Parked in the Valley lot. Oh Loveland there you are ^. To the...

Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows is the Official Spring Skiing Capital™ with Special Events, 8am Lift Access, Themed Weekends and More • Squaw Valley offers Tahoe’s longest season, continuing operations through Memorial Day on May 28, weather and conditions permitting • To take full advantage of...