Best Snow?

[Maine-iac]

Hey everyone,

I am looking to do an epic backcountry ski trip this winter, and i am wondering where the BEST snow in the US will be. I will be heading out the 2nd and 3rd week in december. I had heard some things about the Lost River Range, Sawtooths, and possibly some stuff up near Nelson BC. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[sweatinoutliquor]

I've heard that the nelson stuff is smoke. I'd suspect that the backcountry around the Wasatch is pretty decent, but maybe not as remote as you are looking for??

[AlpineK]

Nelson is good. I've also had some good trips to Rogers Pass; there are some great trips off the highway there.

[cj001f]

December 20th, 3pm, Gore Range, Colorado

[Bug]

The crest of the Bitterroot was fun a couple decades ago.

We took 12 days. Had a couple free ski days (no pack).

Go in Como lakes.

Come out over Lolo Pk and down the Mormon ridge road.

There may be some thin parts but the north exposures almost always have powder.

And you WILL be alone.

[hefeweizen]

duh

 

Maybe, when I was there it sucked.

 

The best snow is the snow having the most fun.

[Bug]

"I am looking to do an epic backcountry ski trip this winter,.."

[rob]

You guys are bastards.

 

Don't ever change.

[plexus]

December 20th, 3pm, Gore Range, Colorado

 

Don't know about the 20th, but I'll be able to tell you how it's like on the 21st. Any preferences? I was thinking Fletcher.

[jon]

The best snow is the one having the most fun.