Finally…our powder prayers have been answered! Seven mid-mountain inches made for a ravenous day, charging line after line until legs gave out, and minds went dumb from too much of the goods. Once we thought it couldn’t get much better, Headwall opened, and the bounty of a closed day was reaped in full. Crazily ... Read More

Around 3:15, the big red heli ascended into the snowy mist, fueled by 1467 kilowatts of good ol’ American energy and hip-dipping jams blaring from overhead speakers. Remixed Sublime, Lauren Hill, and Deadmau5 were sewn together with the swiftest of strokes, transforming the Tram into a buzzing cell of stoke. With a storm unfolding out ... Read More

Jackson is a place of pilgrimage for skiers and riders in search of snow-riding enlightenment. Consequently, it spawned a community of riders that reflect the burley profile of the Tetons. Chances are high that the waiter pouring your water in a Jackson restaurant, or a "lifty" bumping your chair in the Village is a hard-charging ... Read More

Clear skies, mild temperatures, and soft snow made for an unexpected stunner today at the Vill. Sure we are all biting at the bit for the furious snowfall the defined December, but there was still plenty to play around in. Last night’s three inches improved conditions on mid-mountain favorites like Riverton Bowl. Others opted for ... Read More

With single digit temps flirting with zero throughout the day, ripping groomers was much like entering into an ice cream-eating contest: that belly-buster is so delicious, but soon becomes mind-numbing. So after tearing some Gondie laps, I hit the Crags in hopes of harvesting deeper turns. Surprisingly, the snow was in terrific form, affording a ... Read More

CONFESSIONS OF A FAT SKI SKIER I love fatties. I admit it…unapologetically. From their curvaceous profile to their billowing girth, I just can’t get enough. What began as a harmless fascination is now a full blown addiction. It’s gotten to the point that my friends are embarrassed to hang with me. Sure there are appropriate times ... Read More

Gondies were a rockin’ as gusting winds ravished upper elevations, polishing groomers and depositing snow in leeward crevices. For those nursing the repercussions of an ambitious Friday night (yours truly), Ranger to Sundance was an excellent line to exorcise the demons. Flat light, however, forced many speed-seekers to pull back on the throttle, as patches ... Read More

As has been characteristic of this season, balmy temperatures foreshadow a snow front. In the meantime, sun-baked groomers made for silky turns down Sundance, Werner, and Laramie, perfect runs to work out the lactic acid. With powder now becoming part of daily ski diets, many mounted the bootpacks, or headed out the gates to scavenge ... Read More

Little overnight snow sent powderhounds to the bootpacks this morning, as The Headwall, Casper, and The Crags were opened at the morning gun. After trudging up Pepi’s Bench or White Spider, many enjoyed light powder that exploded around their knees and chest with each turn. I opted for the route less taken, hiking up from ... Read More

For many, Jackson Hole is a land of earning your turns. Whether on Teton Pass or in the National Park, some of North America’s most exhilarating, aesthetic lines await those willing to hike and skin for them. Some would say that it’s here in the National Forest that the soulful circles of Teton Valley’s ski ... Read More