Yah.. It's August, but we're fast approaching into the season. If I could offer up some ideas to get prepped. I like to go hike the areas that I ride in the winter. This allows me to see the terrain and where the avy paths are. Also, by going every year, I can see if there were significant avalanche slides over the season, that may have impacted the the terrain. To be honest, I always hope for a big avy cycle in the late Spring hoping that lines get cleared of trees. To make it more of a... Who's Getting Ready for Winter ..read more

This road is just south of Cascade and the same road for the Cabarton put in. The road is plowed all winter to access the radio towers but opens for public use after memorial day. There is a camping spot about half way up but no bathroom or water source. Up at blue lake is a bathroom but usually snowed in at opening. The pass at the top is at 8200'. There is a ton of terrain and lots of people take advantage of the opening. Sorry no pics, its been a few years since I've gone but heading... Central Idaho road to snowbank opens after memorial day ..read more

GRIN & GRIND #5 Come join the local uphill and backcountry skiing community for an end of the season hootenanny! Come simply to crank out a few laps with like-minded peers, or to cheer on a buddy. 4.21.24 MT SPOKANE LODGE 1 7AM-4PM *CONSIDER DONNING A COSTUME FOR A LAP @ NOON ..read more

Anyone made it up to Sherman pass recently ..read more

Does anyone have beta on whether overnight van camping is feasible/allowed anywhere near Kootenay Pass? Haven’t skied up there yet but hoping to check it out soon but would prefer to spend a couple days up there to make the drive from Spokane a little more worthwhile ..read more

I've recently become intrigued by the idea of a ski tour to Stanley Hot Springs (when conditions permit), as I think that it could be a pretty special spot to ski out to (and possibly spend the night at) during the depths of winter. With this year's meager snowfall and upcoming storm Hok skis might be the best way to go, but during winters with more generous precipitation, I feel like there could be a storm or two when a touring setup would do well on the entire distance from the trailhead... Ski/Hok touring to Stanley Hot Springs, ID - Crazy idea ..read more

Has anyone been up Burke canyon lately? I'm thinking of heading to tiger peak or rabbit gulch tomorrow (2/18 ..read more

Hey all! Has anyone been into the Cabinets to ski around the rock lake/ojibway peak area? Looking to get in that area and as we all know there is not much info floating about ski objectives in the area ..read more

I've been looking at the east side of Priest lake and it looks like there is some awesome terrain with what i would assume are fantastic views. If I don't have the assist of a snow mobile, but am willing to take a longer approach does anyone have any tips? Is the road on the east side of the lake plowed or accessible to vehicles in the winter typically ..read more

Search underway for three people missing after avalanche in Shoshone County Three people are missing after an avalanche struck in Shoshone County, the sheriff’s office said Thursday evening. www.spokesman.com ..read more