Recent content by snowave

Went to Sundance only once to ride about 15 yrs ago mid-winter (weird.... fluffy powder snow on top, rain/sloppy on bottom half), but the scenery was spectacular, particularly at that little cabin on the summit. One thing I particulary remember was a portapotty in the parking lot has a space...

Not a lot of details, but the plan is to clear out all the burned trees and open that terrain. Previously, that area that was burned was heavily forested, and not really skiable, so definely a silver lining...

I'd love to go to Japan, for the pow and also the culture/food! The travel time is what keeps me from pulling the trigger. I am not a good air traveler, in particular. I do not take for granted I live near some great, relatively low key mountains! Although, I do get picky about snow...

yet another lawsuit... this time at Hoodoo. https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/09/oregon-ski-resort-sued-for-46m-as-industry-says-deluge-of-suits-is-putting-it-at-risk.html

I always find it interesting to see what people's plans are for the upcoming winter. Here are mine... Feel free to share yours! Ride locally (weekdays) as usual at Brundage Mtn and Tamarack, ID. Might finally go to Little Ski Hill in McCall as they are now on the Indy Pass. Mid February trip...

The photo below was taken Friday AM, and posted by Tamarack. So yes, they have been using their limited snowmaking guns to put some moisture in the air. I believe most of their snowmaking in toward the bottom 1/3 of the mountain, although it does go up to the mid-mtn on the run underneath the...

From the latest fire update: "There were several long-range spot fires found within the ski runs of Tamarack Resort, but all were suppressed without further spread" The perimeter of the fires does show it encroaching up to the Upper Bliss Trail, but staying just south of it. For all practical...

FWIW, the smoke you're getting is entirely from Canada, not the western US. The same goes for last year. The fire looks slightly better this evening, but it has burned over 1600 acres today. I have been kinda busy today, so I haven't heard any details on if it's entered the Tamarack area. The...

For the 3rd time since I've lived here, a fire is threatening the resort. A lone thunderstorm started multiple fires just south of the resort last night (less than 1 mile from the top of summit chair). Winds are strong today, up to 30 mph. It's not looking good. It's been a very light fire...

congrats on the award!

I guess you don't know me very well, ChrisC! :cool: I prefer desolate places, especially if there is a decent ski area nearby! As long as there's a few restaurants/pubs, a coffee shop or two, groceries other recreational opportunities, etc... I'm good. I would prefer a semi-local hospital...

Ok, thanks for the reality check! :cool: First of all, thank you for all your opinions, I really appreciate it! Sure, I might not ever go through with it, but it's always intriguing to me to get input on a hair-brained idea. I do think we will come visit New England, and probably within the...

Ok, the chances of me moving out of Idaho are slim to none, however I've been intrigued by New England lately, mainly because I haven't been there since I was 10, and would love to go back and visit. The wife and I are shooting for next year sometime, probably in late summer/early fall. (would...

You knew the love affair couldn't last with these two egomaniacs. Now it gets ugly. :rolleyes:

After that incident in 1994, yes... however I think it was somewhat limited before then, even though they knew CO2 had increased after the 1989 quakes.