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How does wePowder compare to opensnow for forecast accuracy?

Largely agree with this take. I DO subscribe to opensnow... but have a serious love hate relationship with it. It's as much an anxiety provoking (FOMO) dopamine dealer as it is a useful planning tool. I've basically resigned myself to checking local weather stations and sucking up last minute...

Jet-lagged atm so my writing and recollection might be blurry... Sunday arrival - rental suffered a flat crossing Simplon pass so did not have time to ski Monday - snow showers with good to very good lines on the north facing terrain leading into the lower Patrullarve lift on Rothorn. Short...

Sadly, we did not get to Verbier. Skied 4 days in Zermatt with great fun in the Hohtalli zone and one day skinning the Breithorn/descent into Cervinia. Finished with two days at Grands Montets. I loved the place. No tram = untracked lines for those willing to skin. I skinned up to the petit...

Can I reliably pencil in 14% YOY returns? Hope so!!! As for passes, day skiers have been seriously hurt, but those who ski 7 days or more now have significantly more choice and "value." The duopoly is certainly a mixed bag, but is it illegal?

Don't y'all have kids???

Not sure how to start a thread, so I'll post this question here. Does anyone have beta on Becs des Rosses? Xtreme Verbier is running the free ski comp on Becs today. That means control work has been done and the face should be (relatively) safe this coming week. 8-10 inches forecasted through...

Sympathetic to day skiers who have been hurt by the duopoly at destination western resorts... but realize prices for passes have come down dramatically and day passes can be purchased well in advance for reduced rates. Epic offers 1 day under $140 and 7 days at under $100 per day. This is on...

Appreciate the report and safe travels.

How are on piste conditions? Crowds? Thx!

Good advice. In the meantime, let's hope this Nordstau over performs!

I thought the lack of upper tram would mean peaceful skinning but I've seen SM posts with hoards in the lineup... can anyone here comment on the skin track scene at Grands Montet on a powder day?

Landing 6:45 3/29. Presently holding lodging in Alagna that night. Was planning to ski there 3/29/30 then head to either Cervinia/Zermatt... or Courmayer/Grands Montet. I am flexible and things can change based on actual snowfall. Wepowder is showing 10-15 CM in and around Punta Indren by...

3/24 was memorable. Burning money and time trying to get back to that moment... perhaps it was one and done?

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Hohtalli 3/24

Rothorn face comparison from 3/24

Appreciate the intel and guidance. Disappointed with the facts on the ground. Sorry about the knee. I wrote to Zermatters about a week ago and they indicated that they were guiding Monte Rosa and the schwarztor glacier, which is usually last to fill in, and so I was really hoping for better...

Sorry to hear. I am landing 6:45 (maybe?) 3/29 and planning on skiing Monterosa out of Alagne same day. Alternatively if the Nordstau over performs I might head direct to Zermatt. Looking forward to your update!

Monterosa Freeride is looking good. I am not aware of a Punta Indren weather station but I've got to believe it's deep above 3200M. If I'm reading this correctly, Punta Jolanta larch forest tree skiing is full gas too!