Backcountry Ski Conditions Resources

[skidmarks]

Was Checking this out!

Hoping to ski some of these slides this winter. Has anyone been?

 

[atkinson]

Today in the Sugarbush sidecountry. Mid elevation is skiing surprisingly well. Upper elevation is hit or miss. Lower elevation is pretty challenging. More snow please.

 

[thetrailboss]

A great resource for folks who are coming out here to Utah:

http://utahavalanchecenter.org/

 

[bigbog]

Speaking of Utah TTB, to look at Alta's snowcover = still deep:-o...or was that last year? Does the resort allow skinning up now that the liftsystem/area has closed...?

 

[Nick]

Doing some cleanup, you guys still think this should be stickied?

 

[Cannonball]

Doing some cleanup, you guys still think this should be stickied?

Sticky it under Trip Reports or Weather sub-forums. There are less stickies in those sections and they relate more to "conditions" than the general forum does.

 

[thetrailboss]

Another good find:

We've added a new feature to NEBC where you can view a map with links to our various backcountry ski tours.

http://nebackcountry.blogspot.com/2012/11/new-feature-backcountry-tour-map.html

Hopefully, we'll be adding more pins this winter.

 

[kabacrunch]

Powder Mountain - Whistler - wow, soooo smooth

 

[skiNEwhere]

Sticky it under Trip Reports or Weather sub-forums. There are less stickies in those sections and they relate more to "conditions" than the general forum does.

+1 to add to TRs

 

[dlo55]

Back country can't live with out it! What do you guys think is the best place to country ski?

 

[Kid Kid Kid]

Great thread, thanks

 

[The Future]

Thanks for these links, I'm hoping to get into backcountry travel in this area within the next few years, it can never hurt to be too careful, especially after what happened yesterday in CO :-(

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

I skinned up Tear Drop to around 2,800ft yesterday to get an idea of the base before tonights storms. Although in some places I found nice turns for the most part the TD needs a healthy dose of snow before it's skiing well. Hit some rocks and lost a ski at one point. I hear the storm is going to be wet and heavy snow. Perfect for base.

I opted to ski the CCC road down to the lot from the TD/CCC/Maple Ridge intersection. Tons of Fun! Mellow powder for 2 miles back down to my car.

 

[MadMadWorld]

Avalanche risk is high in Tucks right now. 2 people were caught in a small slide this weekend in the ravine.

 

[MadMadWorld]

I skinned up Tear Drop to around 2,800ft yesterday to get an idea of the base before tonights storms. Although in some places I found nice turns for the most part the TD needs a healthy dose of snow before it's skiing well. Hit some rocks and lost a ski at one point. I hear the storm is going to be wet and heavy snow. Perfect for base.

I opted to ski the CCC road down to the lot from the TD/CCC/Maple Ridge intersection. Tons of Fun! Mellow powder for 2 miles back down to my car.

View attachment 9989
View attachment 9990

Looks like a foot of heavy wet stuff should do the trick! Thanks for the shots

 

[bigbog]

Looking good Huck...looking like a promising new year for off-resort fun.....

 

[Huck_It_Baby]

Looking good Huck...looking like a promising new year for off-resort fun.....

Looks like a foot of heavy wet stuff should do the trick! Thanks for the shots

Too bad last night's storm missed us up here. We could have used it. I suppose southern areas needed it more though.

I skinned up a nice isolated logging road I know of on Mansfield today for some crusty turns. Difficult conditions right now in the BC.

Maybe snow coming for the weekend.

 

[ScottySkis]

Too bad last night's storm missed us up here. We could have used it. I suppose southern areas needed it more though.

I skinned up a nice isolated logging road I know of on Mansfield today for some crusty turns. Difficult conditions right now in the BC.

Maybe snow coming for the weekend.

That not good. Weird storm Mountain snow was very good today. Hopefully everyone gets some with the next storm.

 

[aveski2000]

Interested in Backcountry Skiing but don't know where to start? We've got you covered. From where to go to what kind of gear you'll need and what type of hazards you'll be up against, we'll show you the ins and outs of Backcountry Skiing.

Certified Guide Al Mandel will be talking through everything you'll need to know about Backcountry Skiing. We'll have a rep from Ortovox present to talk about avalanche safety and what you need to be prepared to travel in avalanche terrain.

We will have refreshments and lite food fare. The cost of this clinic? Nothing, we want to help you get out skiing in the backcountry!
Allspeed Cyclery & Snow
72 Auburn St, Portland, Maine 04103
207.878.8741
Just posting this, I'm a customer of the shop.
They are offering
[h=5]20% Off (skis, skins, bindings, avy gear, etc).[/h]

 

[arock]

Here is another :
http://easternbackcountry.com/