Powder Mountain: Biggest U.S. Ski Resort With Smallest Crowds

Fresh tracks are guaranteed on the vast slopes of aptly-named Powder Mountain, the largest ski resort in the nation by terrain acreage. It’s no secret that Utah is powder skiing central—especially at favorite knee-deep ski areas like Snowbird, Alta, and Park City. Hiding out of the spotlight (but just an hour up the road form … Read more

Powder Paradise: Snowcat Skiing at Colorado’s Purgatory Resort

Snowcat skiing has deep roots at Purgatory Resort in southwest Colorado, where epic powder runs are just a quick ride away. Boarding a flight that coincides with a massive storm system due to hit precisely where you’re landing is usually cause for cold feet and remorse for declining travel insurance. One of the few exceptions … Read more

Backcountry Skiing Colorado’s Seven Utes: Chasing Powder and Pondering Psilocybin

Carving the relatively untracked powder of Seven Utes and State Forest State Park with a yurt as your basecamp is a must this winter. The nice guy with the Willie Nelson braids thinks I should microdose psilocybin on our backcountry ski tour tomorrow in Colorado’s Seven Utes. I’ve been struggling with the altitude and he … Read more