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admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:00:09 +0000

See our Web Cam…. Yes, we have snow!

The base is set as the season is ready to kick off!

admin — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:10:58 +0000

Trevor rippin a turn in a wind loaded bowl near West.

After spending a few days this last week in the back country i can tell you two things. The snow base is excellent for the 26th of December, and the avalanche danger that was such a worry for us all of last winter has gotten off to a much better start this season. For those of you that have taken avalanche classes, or have a basic understanding of avalanches, the depth hoar that was such a worry last year is almost non-existent in our snow pack this season (depth hoar is the rotten sugar snow found within 10″ of the ground). Adding to the good news, the continuous snow accumulation through November and December didn’t allow for much in the way of surface hoar either. This lack of weak layers has created a fairly solid snow pack. Wind loaded slopes should always be approached with caution, and in the recent days a fairly severe surface hoar layer has begun to form, so caution should always prevail (especially as more snow is added to this surface hoar layer).

The snow pack is very good for rippin up though! Our favorite riding areas are producing amazing turns and some great technical hill climbing! There are still some nice little gems that can be found just under the surface of the snow (as i demonstrated on Monday, sorry Jeff and Chad), it is only December! All in all the season is shaping up nicely, a good amount of early snow and a more stable snow pack have the back country primed and ready for rippin!

Taylor

Cold Smoke powder blankets West!

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:39:13 +0000

Riders here in West Yellowstone have had a couple weeks of great backcountry riding with storms dumping light cold smoke powder at night and the skys clearing off during the day. The last couple days have been un-seasonably warm but with more snow in the forcast the outlook is good for a great month of February. The avalanche danger is still very high; we urge caution in the hills, and be prepared with all the proper avalanche gear.

Deep Powder has returned to West Yellowstone!

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 03:39:38 +0000

I have had the opportunity to ride with some great clients the last five days. And with good riders come some great pictures! The snow has been slow to come to West, but with a good base and new snow every night the last week, the Ace Powder Guides and those that ride with us are finding over the hood cold smoke powder. The avalanche danger is still high, so caution must be used around slopes that can slide. But with abundant powder easily accessable there is no need to hit the slopes. Ride safe, and remember, bridges freeze before roads.

Taylor

Guide Mike with Clients in Glory Land

Eric Jr. Jr. Rips a turn

Client Tony learning what riding West Yellowstone is all about!

Travis found snow in West!

Still Riding May 2, 2009

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:52:45 +0000

While most of the people in the mid west are already in spring mode and gearing up for Summer. In West we are still finding time and snow to do a little riding. While only snow banks are left in town, in the higher elevation we are still able to find good snow for riding. How often do you get to ride a snowmobile in May? Or ride and have to put on sunscreen because you are worried about burns? While the rental season may have ended, it dosent mean that the riding is over.