One of North America’s newest snowsport resorts lies a few miles up the road from Golden, B.C. Named Kicking Horse after the river that flows through town, it is all you could want in a challenging mountain, and then some.
Going in early December has many merits: pre-season pricing, no crowds, lower lodging costs and more availability, terrific holiday lighting and lots of holiday spirit.
When the slopes get rough, the skiers head out of state.
Columnist John Naye writes about the ski scene in Durango, Colorado.
It took awhile for the snows to come, but when they did, it was epic. Crystal Mountain experienced over ten feet of snow in 13 days.
Things have changed since first putting skis in the snow over 40 years ago.
This has been a difficult snow season to get underway, hasn’t it? So far, we’ve seen a few good storms hit the Cascades, but mostly it’s been lots of cold, dry conditions.
I really struggled trying to find a catchy way to start this literary masterpiece. Ultimately, I failed. So here’s what I decided to tell you: I just had one of my best February months, ever. Before you even ask why, let me say I was privileged to ski two of my favorite mountains in back-to-back weeks: Sun Valley, Idaho, and Telluride, Colorado. There, I’ve said it.
It seems lately like I’ve been encountering many parents who are interested in getting their young kids involved in some snow sport activities such as skiing and snowboarding. Because I have been repeatedly asked for my opinion about this subject, I thought I would share it here.
I now have a few ski days in my rear view mirror. The first was at Crystal Mountain, and if I thought I would be alone on that December Sunday, I need not have worried.
The snowsport season has started, with western snow accumulations building rapidly from the Sierra to British Columbia, and at local Washington resorts.
If there was ever a year to use spring break to get a little snow riding time, this would be that year. The snow just keeps coming, and conditions are really good throughout the Northwest. In case you might want to consider going somewhere different than usual, I just happen to have an idea.
I’ve been thinking about something, and around my home I’m told that is usually a dangerous proposition.
Nevertheless, I’ve been musing about risk versus reward in mountain sports, which became quite topical a few weeks ago. You would have to have been hiding under a rock not to know that four snow sports enthusiasts died on Feb. 19 right up there in the Cascades, victims of avalanches.
As this new year continues to evolve, and the local Island snows recede, I’ve been thinking about some of the noteworthy changes and improvements that the snow sports industry has seen over the years. And you know what? There really have been quite a few, and I’m sure at least some of them have impacted you more than you might have recognized.
After a sensational beginning to our snowsport season, the whole West Coast has experienced a truly unusual dry spell for December. This shows promise of changing very soon, so I think holiday skiing and boarding plans are still worthwhile.
The snow has been falling, snowsport resorts are opening, and lift engines are turning. This looks to be one of the better Thanksgiving openings in recent years. Is this your year to get a few (or more) days on the slopes? If so, you will note how dramatically ski and snowboard shapes have changed.
