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The skiing/riding is fantastic here in the mtns of w-central Idaho with 80-100% open. It's the best early season in a very long time. We're not a sun valley or aspen, but With Tamarack, Brundage and even Bogus Basin within striking distance, it can make for a fun ski trip for the family. Of...

79" at the Lakeview (top) measurement... and I know it's actually more than that, as that top gauge is chronically wind affected for measurements. Either way, the groomers have continued to be good, although today their was a tiny bit of slush on more sun exposed terrain. Inversions below, but...

I hit Brundage on Tuesday, and was really surprised at how well the trees rode. Normally, I wouldn't even consider trees this early in the season, but the almost 7 ft of snow so far this year (with some big time rain i the middle of the snowpack)... made for a great base. Didn't hit a thing...

If it's anything like USA today, Forbes or Outside Mag "Best of" (Resorts, etc) they are pretty much self nominated by the marketing depts at these resorts, then beg readers on their facebook pages to vote everyday.

My buddy (who lives in Pagosa) hit it opening day and said it was decent on several of the main runs. I don't think he ventured off trail, however. When I lived there from 2015-2019, I did a few openers/early season, and attest that they can usually get several of main runs open with a couple...

My friend (who volunteers for the USFS out of Big Pines) shared a video from Blue Ridge Campground, which basically butts up against the bottom terminal of the Discovery Chair at East. Hard to tell, but I think you can barely see the the bottom lift tower about 10-13 seconds in. Regardless, lots...

Pomerelle is intriguing, as driving by to the north on I-84, it's obvious there's some big mountains down there to the south that kinda sit all alone. However, as was mentioned, the terrain looks pretty mellow. It's about a 5.5 hr drive for me, so unlikely I do a trip down there for the hell of...

yes, horrible idea/bad investment. As much as I love the idea of Waterman, I think it's time is over. Just way to many variables to operate it, mainly being the weather and keeping a road open (not to mention employees).

WOW, very impressive trip, and great photos! We have a boot fitter here in McCall, ID that does Heli-guiding in Valdez every spring... can't remember his name, but the couple times I've talked to him, he's made me want to get up there! Unfortunately, I'm not sure I could take the chance on the...

Probably like many of the other places over the years that close. They (the USFS) will likely remove the lift, and it will become a memory of the past. I really hope I'm wrong though, and they can find someone to buy it and somehow find a way to prosper.

Funny response, and he's obviously right (KK). I have a feeling Waterman will be gone for good, soon unfortunately (unless somebody with a bunch of money (and no brains) buys it. Stranger things have happened, I guess.

I was there a year ago yesterday. Looks about the same. I know they had a really cool spring last year. Enjoy!

We (in McCall) had a pretty significant rain (over 1") on top of high elevation snow event just before that happened. There was some minor flooding in our area, but a few of the mountain streams caused some washouts on backcountry roads. Since this is across the state from me, I wasn't paying...

I would probably quit riding if I had to deal with all the crowds/parking, etc that many of the major resorts are having. I'm so thankful I live in Idaho, and have two great ski areas that are still very manageable with crowds/parking. (Although, that may change over time if the development...

Waterman is for sale.... https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/Angeles-Crest-Hwy-2-Flintridge-CA/31185165/

What I'm trying to say is, you might be blaming the wrong people (CalTrans) for the closure on Saturday. According to posts on the Waterman FB page, LA county had "county roads" Big T and AFH closed on Saturday, but State Hwy 2 might have officially been open... at least that's what some people...

I don't know if it had anything to do with the decision for Waterman to close, but I had heard the LA county roads were closing Angeles Forest Hwy (and probably Upper Big T) due to snowfall/severe storm potential. It has become a habit of theirs over about the last 20 years due to the massive...

That one at Silver Mtn we rode up together (where I hugged you most of the time) was not fun.

The Waterfall area of WC was always my favorite when I lived in Pagosa. Re: Alberta peak.. yes, the traverse is worse than the short climb...

Nice report. Love that area of the San Juans. That relatively short stretch just outside Ouray is a white knuckeler for sure. I actually got in an argument with a guy tailgating me through there, and almost got out and kicked his ass.