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What about cult mtns for snowboarders? Kirkwood might qualify with snowboarders as a cult mtn for them. I think Brighton, UT would qualify too. Brighton always has a relatively high ratio of boarders. Back in the 80s and 90s Stratton, VT was a hotbed for snowboarders. Probably not so much...

Both Alta and Brighton have slightly higher base elevations, better exposures, and collect a little more snow sitting at the top of their respective canyons. Snowbird has a slightly higher summit elevation than the others and that helps conditions on the top half of that mtn. In a generous snow...

I ski mostly at Snowbird, but also Soli with my Ikon base pass add-on. Yes, it was clear from some of my spring visits that Soli was in much worse shape than Alta-Bird and also Brighton. But I found Solitude to not be very crowded this season compared to the past, although that impression came...

How did you do dealing with the fickle winter of 2026? It sounds like the East did better than average, while the West was subpar. I suppose a significant part of the answer depends on where you did your skiing? Did you have a mostly enjoyable ski season, or was it quite disappointing? Any...

I agree with most of the areas mentioned in comments from posters and the areas identified in the Snowbrains article. I would also suggest Aspen Highlands has a bit of a cult following due to the presence of Highland Bowl, Deep Temerity, and other top end expert terrain, not to mention the...

Yes, drove north on the Icefields Parkway on March 28, just two days after it reopened. When we arrived at the single lane section the avi debris was mostly removed from the road, fortunately. That same day a bit further north we had some white knuckle driving in a snow squall for an hour+ to...

@claurel very cool trip and beautiful photos. I was up that way in late March to ski at Banff and Jasper areas. Drove Icefields Parkway both directions. Magnificently deep snowpack, white, white white in that area.

Ski days 2025-2026 season Update: Got one more day on a pretty spring morning at Snowbird on 1 May 2026. Grateful for a fun and safe ski season! Hope to get after it again next year, God willing :-) 68 days, and now my season is over. (CORRECTION: 69 DAYS, I OVERLOOKED ONE ON FEB 27...

He went to a little catholic college in Latrobe, PA (Arnold Palmer's home town). Taught skiing at nearby Seven Springs and Hidden Valley, both in Western PA. Had an excellent ski mentor at Hidden Valley, which has a vertical of only 470', yet that was the place his skills progressed the most :-)

My son got into instructing in college about 15 years ago. His big draw was not the measly pay, but the instructor clinics, which essentially represented weekly high level lessons for free. He took full advantage of them and became quite proficient and eventually a PSIA L-3 at age 24.

Me and the King are like ships passing in the night :) 25 April 2026, nice spring day at the Bird. Not too hot, snow stayed fast until I quit at 130 pm. Small crowds. Spotted a Wiggle near Upper Chips Run while riding the Peruvian chair. It was cool enough that there were icicles inside...

Have friends up there recently at Sunshine and Louise, they say it's been spring mix, firm some days, good spring skiing others. But yes, they have plenty of snowpack still. First hand report From two days ago: "Current skiing up here is very meh, but not a bad place to be for meh skiing...

I've only been to a couple Alta closings in last ten years. Had my own gang of friends and didn't partake in Frank stuff. Today is snowy, cold and low viz, lousy day for spring outdoor parties. I am going to Snowbird in the hopes that the ski surface is good. Dropping my son off at Alta, he...

I'll be at Snowbird approx 10am to 2pm today. Give me a shout if you see old guy in black and yellow.

I'm hearing that both IKon and Epic sales are down and that short sighted people are upset about how poor the snow was this season across much of the US. Also, the fairly big increase in Ikon pass price didn't sit well with folks.

I too can't help thinking the Deer Valley expansion boondoggle cost the Alterra CEO his job. I just renewed my Snowbird senior season pass. The one free day it included to Deer Valley has been dropped :-( But in its place we've been given one free "wasatch benefit" day at Snowbasin. I'm...

21 Apr 2026, the Grinch Who Stole Winter was spotted at Snowbird, UT yesterday :)

I've skied LCC the last five days. Sunday was not so great and quite firm. Monday was surprisingly fun with 4" dust on crust. Tuesday was quite fun in early spring type conditions, starts firm, gets soft later. Wed similar, afternoon especially good and soft. Today rather firm, but partial...

I'm having a ball at Snowbird demo-ing skis at the Blister Summit this week, 14-17 Apr 2026 . Really adds some sparkle to the late season. I don't know how well Blister and Snowbird advertised this event as the crowds are modest, but there are about 20 manufacturers and it's been super easy to...

i think im going to alta today, 13 apr 2026. i have a use or lose wasatch benefit day. will be in my black and yellow colors. 4" new snow last night with maybe a couple more coming today. right now they are calling for one foot on thursday.