Snow Dance

Webcam photo of Bogus Basin on Feb. 11, 2012

Snow Dance

by Josh Brown
OAP Assistant Director

Until we are graced with the presence of nearby snowfall, we are forced to make the drive to get that ski and snowboarding fix.  Currently, Brundage, Pomerelle, Tamarack, and Sun Valley are all skiable and open for business.  Many resorts have been making snow to accompany the natural snowfall, but it’s just not quite the same in my experience.   Ski and snowboard opportunities are out there, it simply requires a little more dedication.  

Take extra care in current snow conditions.  Logs, rocks, and other hazards which are normally covered by the deep snow may now be protruding.  Remember to keep up on the maintenance of your equipment.  A nice waxed pair of skis or board will make the experience a little more enjoyable in these conditions.   It is also extremely important to keep a hawkeyed outlook on the weather.  You don’t want to miss fresh snowfall or risk driving in icy, raining conditions. 

In the meantime, put on your lucky socks, make a wishbone count, and join me in a snow dance entreating mother nature to grace us with some snow “in them thar hills!”