…seasons change, but some years winter hangs on longer than usual. Our Utah and Cali brethren and sistren may have easily accessible turns ALL YEAR LONG with 700+ inches they’ve received. Hallelujah.
We are doing alright ourselves in the PNW. Dual sport and tri-sport days are a plenty right now. MTB and BC skiing are my fav… you?
BC SKI LINKS ROUND-UP…
NIGHT TIME THE RIGHT TIME?
Insane how these guys charge at night. I was lucky to sneak in a nighttime shred under a crystalline sky in early March. I’d challenge you to put the next couple full moons on your calendar and see if you can make it out for a head lamp optional tour.
| Date | Native American Name | Time of Full Moon |
| May 5 | Flower Moon | 1:34 p.m. |
| June 3 | Strawberry Moon | 11:42 p.m. |
PLAYFUL
Jaw dropping playfulness. Ben Buratti apparently is just entering the backcountry scene and wow. If nothing else scrub to the last shot to see him jump an entire canyon…
UPHILL SKI GATHERING
Is that man riding a horse… yes, yes he is. This is my favorite sporting event of the year! People from all across the area, and beyond, come ski anywhere between 1 to 12 uphill laps. Some folks don costumes around noon for the costume lap. Low key, but lots of fun.
When: Sunday April 16thth Anytime between 7am-4pm
Where: Mt Spokane State Park – Lodge One (discover pass OR snow-park permit required)
Why: Because it is gonna be awesome and there will be awards….and maybe some really cool people you didn’t know before.
Details:
· The early riser uphill shredders will convene to knock off a PR day of uphilling, and the late comers will be right behind to enjoy the corn snow. Come for one lap or lots more! Bring your splitboards, teleskis, or carbon skimo set up along with your hibachi and cooler of drinks. It will be a great day of skiing and hanging while folks skin and ski into the afternoon!
· Wear costumes, lycra, or the canadian tuxedo. This event is a day of fun, personal bests, and supporting folks getting down to set a PR and/or hang with like-minded ski touring folk! *There will be a party-lap at noon and costumes or silly attire is encouraged*
· The dreamers of this event are not looking to make this a formal sign-up and register type deal. The event does have participants from the Spokane mountaineers, Rambleraven, she-jumps, IPAC, and panhandle backcountry but is set to simply be a gathering of like-minded folks in pursuit of good-times, PRs, and celebrating an awesome season.
· To RSVP, ask how you can help (e.g. flip burgers, procure swag, develops awards), or just to ask a few questions email gringrindski@gmail.com
If you’re in the area I hope you can make it to the Grin & Grind numero cuatro amigos and amigas. It’s been a great season so far and winter doesn’t seem to be giving up yet with more snow in our forecast again this weekend. Keep skiing and start making summer ski turn plans to beat the heat and stoke the 23/24 season… I just penciled in August plans.
-landon
ps. Don’t miss the next bc ski friends post!