Every year, the ski industry’s best and brightest editors, testers, athletes and locals gather in one place to test next year’s equipment. They choose a place they know will offer the most variety of the best terrain, the greatest snow and a backdrop worth publishing in every first issue of the 2012/2013 ski season. Of course, Jackson Hole is the only place that fits that bill and goes above and beyond.

 

With a wide spectrum of accessible terrain, including groomed runs, sidecountry powder, long bump runs, intermediate corduroy and famous chutes and Corbet’s Couloir, Jackson has something for literally every ability. Beyond that, the views make it picture perfect for photographers to capture the joy of skiing in the best combination of conditions. Finish off a day like that with some après at the Mangy Moose or a visit to any of Jackson’s famous restaurants and watering holes and you’ve got yourself the perfect venue. So, skiers, writers, editors, photographers, bloggers and more, we welcome you to Jackson for another perfect Powder Week. Enjoy!

 

You could not ask for better conditions for Powder Week.  We currently have 284 inches of cowboy powder (most in the country) and the forecast is calling for 1-3 feet of snow this week.  As Powder Week rolls on, you can catch some of the festivities. The Dick's Ditch Classic will be going on all weekend long.  It is a banked slalom competition that runs on the man-made and natural terrain in Dick's Ditch.  You do not want to miss this week! 

 

Are you looking for an alternative to your Disney vacation?  Check out the Aspen/Snowmass area for a safe, fun, educational and exciting alternative to your typical family vacation!  The Roaring Fork Valley is chock full of amazing activities for all ages!  Just imagine you can be out skiing one of the four world class resorts while your children are making life long memories and creating new friendships that will last a lifetime.  Here is a four day guide to getting the most out of your family vacation while here in town!

I sometimes wonder how we find time to ski with all the other amazing events going on in Whistler.  Just this past weekend Whistler hosted the following events, some of which are still on-going:

Whistler Telemark Fest
February 4, 2012The Whistler Telemark Festival is a great opportunity for telemarkers get together and enjoy a day of skiing with instruction for everyone from beginners to steeps experts and all in between. There will be fun competitions, prizes and Apres! Participants are entitle to 50% off lift tickets and 20% off rentals.

FIBT: Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup
February 2 - 4, 2012FIBT: Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup
The world's top bobsleigh and skeleton athletes will hit the track at the Whistler Sliding Centre for thrilling sliding sport action on the fastest track in the world. Get dressed in red and white, and come on down to the Sliding Centre to cheer Canada's athletes to gold.

WinterPRIDE
February 5-12, 2012