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driven by it a few times headed from SLC further westbound. They boast 500" of blower utah style snow which was insane when I first read about that. It's literally a tiny mom and pop ski area that gets almost double the amount of snow than anywhere in Colorado lol. From what I've heard of local intel, the mountain really isn't anything to write home about. I guess people get after it out there but it's all pretty much sled access backcountry. I've always been curious, I do wanna head out there one winter for a pow day, it seems like the type of place you could get a 2 foot dump on a tuesday and be one of 10 people on the mountain the entire day.
207driven by it a few times headed from SLC further westbound. They boast 500" of blower utah style snow which was insane when I first read about that. It's literally a tiny mom and pop ski area that gets almost double the amount of snow than anywhere in Colorado lol. From what I've heard of local intel, the mountain really isn't anything to write home about. I guess people get after it out there but it's all pretty much sled access backcountry. I've always been curious, I do wanna head out there one winter for a pow day, it seems like the type of place you could get a 2 foot dump on a tuesday and be one of 10 people on the mountain the entire day.
Hmm I like where you're head's at. Playing hooky for a powder day would truly be the way to do it.
My thought was either catching it as a pit stop to a further destination or escaping on a pass blackout day.
Glad I asked!
God I bet the BC is killer there. Can't find any routes on FATMAP tho.
207driven by it a few times headed from SLC further westbound. They boast 500" of blower utah style snow which was insane when I first read about that. It's literally a tiny mom and pop ski area that gets almost double the amount of snow than anywhere in Colorado lol. From what I've heard of local intel, the mountain really isn't anything to write home about. I guess people get after it out there but it's all pretty much sled access backcountry. I've always been curious, I do wanna head out there one winter for a pow day, it seems like the type of place you could get a 2 foot dump on a tuesday and be one of 10 people on the mountain the entire day.
I’ve passed that place so many times on the Highway. I’ve always been pretty skeptical on their yearly snowfall. I’m not sure that little range pulls out the same amount of snow as cottonwoods. Also that ski area is lower elevation. That peak to the south is over 10k elevation. Ski area is at like 8k...
just looked it up and on my radar now too. no way they would build even one chair way out there in southern Idaho if they don’t get some epic days. IMO all the old ski areas were pioneered by skiers and it is a lot of work. some very dry best in the world snow falls out that way since it is like a desert. Way Eastern Oregon has spots like that too
So I got a little bit from a guy at work. He got stoked and kept rolling his eyes and sticking his tongue out and saying "bleeeechhh so much snow".
Likened it to Taraghee.
Here's the cam from the highway today:
Kinda in that area is Maverik Mountain, and I loved that one. No snow on the highway, snow report said 0"-1", but I showed up and it was dumping had like at least 10" fresh cold dry. One chairlift. The terrain itself was relatively small but I was one of 20 people on the mountain gobbling the snow on blues and blacks and not a care in the world.
larilinesignSo I got a little bit from a guy at work. He got stoked and kept rolling his eyes and sticking his tongue out and saying "bleeeechhh so much snow".
Likened it to Taraghee.
Here's the cam from the highway today:
Kinda in that area is Maverik Mountain, and I loved that one. No snow on the highway, snow report said 0"-1", but I showed up and it was dumping had like at least 10" fresh cold dry. One chairlift. The terrain itself was relatively small but I was one of 20 people on the mountain gobbling the snow on blues and blacks and not a care in the world.
is that promontory? looks like the equestrian center to the right
**This post was edited on Nov 22nd 2020 at 12:32:43pm
larilinesignSo I got a little bit from a guy at work. He got stoked and kept rolling his eyes and sticking his tongue out
You should talk to HR...
But actually, my family is from Idaho Falls and everyone tells me Pomerelle actually gets that much snow and the quality is that good. It's kind of hard to believe. Like you said, driving in to Maverick can be pretty dry but you'll have quite a bit of snow at base elevation. The snow just kind of happens there. Shows you how important orographic modeling is when trying to forecast/predict snow.
Side note: everyone should visit Maverick next winter after COVID.
I went last year in March because they were open for like a week longer than other resorts, and it was fun but I would get bored of the terrain if that was my local resort. It’s pretty small and their park was 1 Rail and 1 box
I went there once and dunked on all the locals in a rail jam.
But everyone was super cool and stoked to take us around the mountain. From what I got to see, the terrain is fun, but not too crazy. It has some serious Mom n Pop vibes and I could see it being a lot of fun once you're in with the local community
SmuffyI went there once and dunked on all the locals in a rail jam.
But everyone was super cool and stoked to take us around the mountain. From what I got to see, the terrain is fun, but not too crazy. It has some serious Mom n Pop vibes and I could see it being a lot of fun once you're in with the local community
I really like that they were so welcoming and showed you around. Less and less is it like you meet someone on a lift and take each other in and take a few laps together. Dang id go just for that.
Skied there many times. Like others say, it is a small mom and pop hill. Small lodge, 2 slow moving triple chairs and a small rope tow the last time I was there. They do get killer snow every year but the terrain is just not steep, lots of flat areas. It is a perfect hill to take a beginner or older skier/snowboarder to, taught many people and kids to slide snow there myself. The wind is always blowing up top but makes for some great natural jumps and if you keep traversing to skiers left off the bigger lift you end up where a lot of snowmobilers are riding so beware of them. Even seen them on the runs of the resort and no they arent patrol or employees.lol BC skiing there is good but you will need a sled to access anything. The tree skiing to skiers right off the big lift is good and is super fun when the snow is fresh but it is a 14 min ride to the top and 2 mins down kind of hill. I recommend to ride if you are just passing through for a day and that area is a big part of Idaho history. The little town of Albion was one of the first towns settled in Idaho and was the original Idaho State University may years ago. The buildings are still there which are used for haunted houses during Halloween(Haunted Mansions), definitely recommend them if you pass by during that time. Apologize for the long story but I am originally from SE ID and it is great to have someone ask about an area I am familiar with. If you want to go ski a mountain in SE Idaho that is worth it, go ski Pebble Creek outside of Pocatello, if the snow is good, you wont be disappointed. Hit up Sander and Bo while you are there.
I made it, guys! Although the snow wasn't too good (hell it ain't good anywhere) I tracked the weather really close in the month leading up... every time it snowed, they got 4x what was predicted. If I keep tracking, I think I might be able to sneak up on a mega day.
