Angel Fire, NM, Report: Closing Weekend 2024 Report from Saturday March 23, 2024 Skiing The drive down to Angel Fire, New Mexico, from Denver was easy on front-range highways at four and a half hours and beats sitting in I-70 traffic on any day. On arrival, people were excited for closing weekend with a wide array of events planned. There was live music, free s’mores, and a […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
Mission Ridge, WA, Report: Local Mountain With a Lot of Character Report from Sunday, March 3, 2024 Skiing I started the day with a quick 25-minute drive to Mission Ridge from Wenatchee, Washington. Parking was easy without the crowds you would typically find at busier resorts. I hopped on Chair 1, a two-seater from the base. It took me to the mid station where the main attraction, Chair 2 (a repurposed […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
White Pass, WA, Report: Midweek Days are DEEP Report from Monday, March 3, 2024 Skiing I drove from Yakima around 6:30 a.m. since the forecast called for sun. I parked right at the base, threw my skins on, and walked up across the street from White Pass, Washington. Seeing the early morning sun shining from behind the White Pass after a fresh blanket of snow was incredible. It […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Baker, WA, Report: Much Needed Snow has Arrived Report from Saturday, March 2, 2024 Skiing Mount Baker, Washington, has been on my bucket list for a while. After hearing about the incoming storms this past week through today, I found time to make it. With over 60” of fresh snow in the past week alone, the area looked like a new mountain compared to the low snow winter […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Top 33 Dog Names for Lovers of Winter Sport Training a dog to be a touring partner or ski buddy is the dream of many skiers. From long tours to solo adventures strolling through town, you can be sure to never be alone. For those of us willing to commit the time it takes, it’s only right for your dog to have a ski-inspired name. Here are skiing related […] Laughs Brett Ploss | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Report: Average Days Don’t Exist Here Report from Sunday, February 25, 2025 The first wow moment was pulling into the parking lot on top of the mountain. Let alone the short 35-minute drive from downtown Ogden, Utah. I parked at Timberline Lodge, the middle of the three offered at the resort. From there, waiting on the rope to drop at 9 a.m. rather than a lift […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY, Report: Never Crowded, Always Incredible Report from Saturday, February 24, 2024 I left Salt Lake around 4:30 a.m. to make it for opening. The drive was nice and easy on the front range I-15. This highway does not have as many weather closures as roads in the mountains, which makes for an easy drive. Upon arrival, parking and getting to the base was easy. It […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Nubs Nob, MI, Report: Gem of Michigan Skiing Report from February 4, 2024 Nubs Nob is located about 90 minutes from Traverse City, Michigan. An independent resort with 427 vertical feet, 248 acres, eight chairlifts, and 315 snowmaking guns, it’s one of the best local hills in Michigan. If you have your own equipment, there is even a free beginners area. Skiing After parking, it was a […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | February 8, 2024 0 Comments
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