My seat of the pants take over the years on snow conditions in western Canada vs Colorado/Utah is that really good snow years in the western USA vs western Canada is they (the US) do better in the really good years and a lot worse than western Canada in the bad years. In other words ski conditions in the B.C. interior and Alberta are very steady and reliable with less fluctuation in snowfalls, year after year vs. elsewhere.
Would agree with that! Always have pretty consistent snow in Alberta/BC mid-late season. Have been in “good snow” years in Utah during trips and was on my powder skis more than my daily drivers. Keep seeing La Niña forecasts for this winter with areas south of Jackson Hole getting more rain this year.
My fattest skis are the Volkl Blaze 94, but I’m mounting touring bindings on those. I think I’d prefer to bring a board for any conditions that call for skis fatter than the CT 1.0s, because I do prefer to snowboard in powder. And yeah, I’m guessing the CT 1.0s will be my choice for daily skiing.
Definitely, it’ll be a great time! I love Ski Big3, it’ll be my third time there and I don’t see myself getting tired of it anytime soon. First time in Revelstoke so very excited for that if it happens… but I’m definitely going to be at LL/SSV since my husband goes to this conference every year (it is pretty sweet… the trauma surgeons rotate ski resorts for their annual conference.)
Something to consider when traveling thru Rogers Pass to go from LL to Revy: The Pass averages 60 closure days per year, most in winter due to avy control. So best head to Revy at the start of your trip in case you have to spend an extra unplanned day on the Revy side, waiting for Rogers Pass to reopen.
Job security!
Yup, that’s exactly our plan!
It was such a fun day, even with the “sporty” early season conditions. And thanks for bringing the snow with you!
^^^ -31*C...Now you know why "Springtime in the Rockies" actually is a thing and the best time to ski Banff.
Yes! Well @Jenny warned me. Agree that spring skiing here is the best!
I believe I used the word brutal, IIRC.
You aren’t wrong. My absolute lower limit is -10F. I can get comfortable around 0F. But -20F is just too cold.
If they're spinnin' I'm in!I think with the right cold weather ski gear temperature is relative. For example a hybrid down jacket like the Arc'Teryx Macai is good to -30F with a base layer. Pair that with insulated ski pants and an insulated leggings plus thermals along with either arctic rated mitts or heated gloves, a merino balaclava, heated goggles and boot heaters and you will find that your bottom temperature is much lower. Just saying with the right gear you can ski comfortably during the deep freezeI personally think the optimal temperature is 1 degree higher than the lowest temperature you can enjoy skiing in. Keeps the lift lines down
Oh god. I’ve found the limits of my dedication to this sport.I think with the right cold weather ski gear temperature is relative. For example a hybrid down jacket like the Arc'Teryx Macai is good to -30F with a base layer. Pair that with insulated ski pants and an insulated leggings plus thermals along with either arctic rated mitts or heated gloves, a merino balaclava, heated goggles and boot heaters and you will find that your bottom temperature is much lower. Just saying with the right gear you can ski comfortably during the deep freeze
I think it was -14F there one of our times. If we hadn’t been on vacation I wouldn’t have done it. But, damn it, we went there to ski, so ski we did!
I have the luxury of not feeling like I’m missing out if it’s -20F at home! The mountain is right there outside my window.
