Trail Notes

Ski itineraries, destination guides, and seasonal intel from our local teams

Intel

Super-El Niño and Mammoth Snowfall: How to Prepare (and Reap the Rewards)

The winter of 2022-23 went by in a blur for Mammoth Lakes locals. Everything revolved around the snow. If you weren’t skiing, you were shoveling. If you weren’t shoveling, you were getting buried by more than 715 inches of snow that fell over the course of the season. FEMA declared the deluge a national emergency, and those who lived through it had to adapt to handle the colossal storms. Once we dialed in our systems, we had the time of our lives, skiing endless storm days that turned into a perpetual spring, with soft corn laps stretching all the way into August.

Guides

For Skiers Who Want More: The Best Advanced Terrain in North America

Some mountains simply ski harder, with high-consequence drop-ins and narrow couloirs that demand precision and confidence. While these ski areas have plenty of terrain for beginner and intermediate riders, they’re best known for attracting advanced and expert skiers looking for an additional thrill or the satisfaction that comes from getting safely to the bottom of a hard-to-ski line.

Guides

What to Know About Skiing Jackson Hole

When Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort first opened to skiers in the winter of 1965-66, it ushered in a new era in North American skiing. When its European-style tram débuted the following season, offering access to more than 4,000 feet of vertical drop, wild terrain, and a stunning location on the flanks of the Teton Range, Jackson Hole quickly hit the radar of adventurous skiers and has stayed there ever since.