Big Sky, MT, Report: Winter’s Not Over Yet Report from Saturday, March 22, 2025 “What about Big Sky?” my partner asked while we were perusing the list of Mountain Collective resorts early in the season, planning possible ski trips for the season. Though I had always been aware that Big Sky was a big resort in the grand state of Montana, I had not found my way up […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 26, 2025 0 Comments
The Idaho Supreme Court Could Change Ski Area Liability Law All Over Again Skiing is a risky endeavor, and it is the thrill that comes from that risk that draws many participants into the sport in the first place. Ski areas work hard to mitigate these risks, but countless waivers, signs, and warnings remind us every time we go to the mountain of the inherent risks of skiing. A legal battle is unfolding […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | March 7, 2025 0 Comments
Silver Mountain, ID, Report: Classic Chairlifts, Great Snow, No Crowds Report from Thursday, February 27, 2025 Way up in northern Idaho, in the weird strip of land between Washington and Montana called ‘the Panhandle’, lies Silver Mountain Resort. Named for the precious metal that was mined here along with zinc and lead, visitors to Silver can mine some golden memories of their own. Despite spending most of my ski days […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | March 6, 2025 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Steep Skiing and Amazing Vistas Report from Sunday, February 9, 2025 Of all the furry creatures that call Lake Tahoe home, the booming population of black bears are probably the most famous. More seldom seen is the badger, though sightings occur almost every year. This past weekend, a large group of Badger Chemists were spotted at Palisades Tahoe. Not surprisingly, Badger Chemists are found in […] Conditions Report Zach Armstrong | February 11, 2025 0 Comments
Why Ski Patrollers at Park City Initiated The Biggest Ski Patrol Strike In History For Vail executives at Park City, Utah, December 27, 2024 started out as any other holiday would. Employees filtered in and were getting ready for the day, but at Ski Patrol Headquarters in both the Park City and Canyons base areas, the sense of normalcy would not last. Shortly after arriving, unionized patrollers read a brief statement in the locker […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | January 31, 2025 0 Comments
Pomerelle, ID, Report: Sunny Groomers and Good Vibes Report from Sunday, January 26, 2025 Sawtooth National Forest may be known for steep couloirs and challenging summits, including four of the Fifty Classic Ski Descents in North America, but the forest also hosts several ski areas of a much more relaxed character. I traveled to one of these little-known gems this week, Pomerelle Mountain Resort. Located near Albion, Idaho, […] Trip Report Zach Armstrong | January 31, 2025 0 Comments
Idaho Avalanche Educator Chago Says You Are Not Good Enough At Avalanche Rescue The goal of many backcountry skiers has long been to find better snow and fewer people than what can be found in ski resorts. This goal routinely exposes backcountry travelers to avalanche risks that are hundreds or thousands of times greater than what is found in a ski resort. Twenty years ago, backcountry skiing was a small, dedicated group of […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | December 9, 2024 4 Comments
Forest Service Budget Challenges Threaten Avalanche Center Operations Nationwide Chances are, if you’ve gone backcountry skiing in the United States recently, you’ve looked at an avalanche center forecast. Regional avalanche centers utilize a mix of professional observers and forecasters, public observations, and weather stations to generate daily assessments and forecasts of the avalanche risk in mountain ranges across the United States. Looming federal budget cuts have forced the Forest […] Avalanche Zach Armstrong | November 10, 2024 1 Comment
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