Early Season Powder Tour

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Nov 242013
 
Not bad for a low snow November!

Not bad for a low snow November!

SVT guides: Joe St.Onge, Patrick Graham and Chris Marshall went for a tour out in the Smoky Mountains yesterday to check the early season conditions. Despite a relatively thin snow pack, good turning conditions were found and a beautiful tour was had. Careful route finding and conservative choices are key to avoid the many thin snow hazards that are present right now. With that in mind, there is some fun skiing to be had right now!

Ah, good to be back on skis!

Ah, good to be back on skis!

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SVT Guides Chris Marshal and Patrick Graham

SVT Guides Chris Marshal and Patrick Graham

Charlie Brown powder

Charlie Brown powder

as beautiful as always

as beautiful as always

Lots of sharp nasties out there, especially at the entrances

Lots of sharp nasties out there, especially at the entrances

Shade line pow

Shade line pow

Opening Day :: Galena Pass

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Nov 292012
 

Joe, Francie, and friends got their first powder turns of the upcoming season this past Sunday, November 25th! Our area has been blessed with a solid base thus far. Not to jinx what is to come, but, this weekend’s storm is suppose pack a punch. If it materializes, winter will not only be on, it’ll fully be on! The month of December can be hit or miss, looks like this year’s gonna be a hit! Give us a call if you want to reserve one of our six huts!

First turns of the season on Galena Pass.

First turns of the season on Galena Pass.

First turns of the season on Galena Pass.

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May 312012
 

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

When any skier first catches sight of the Devil’s Bedstead (11,865′) when driving over Trail Creek Pass, their car stops and jaw drops simultaneously. It is one of Idaho’s classic ski mountaineering objectives. Joe and Craig successfully climbed and skied this gem yesterday. Thin clouds kept the sun’s radiant effect at bay throughout most of the climb which made for “interesting” skinning over hard snow, into breakable crust at mid elevation, and finishing in sastrugi. Luckily the sun penetrated the haze by the time they started their descent and softened the breakable to a manageable condition. Back at the trailhead, cold banquet beers were waiting in the cooler to finish off a perfect spring ski!

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

Skiing the Devil's Bedstead in the Pioneer Mountains of Idaho.

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May Skiing!

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May 032012
 

It’s May in Idaho, which means long days and a choice between riding buffed out single track on your bike, climbing on a sunny crag or skiing powder and corn up high. For some there is no choice at all. They either do them all or hang back in hammock. Enjoy the choice, and remember why we live in such an awesome place! The following shots are of Joe St.Onge and Patrick Graham skiing amazing snow yesterday. Drop us a line if this looks like fun to you….

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

Spring skiing in Idaho with Sun Valley Trekking.

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