Skier News

Local Ski Race Results

2012-02-07T20:59:00.000-06:00

http://mmscsr.tripod.com/race12j.pdf

All Mountain Skis and Mid Fats

2012-01-26T18:50:00.000-06:00

Spent a few days at Jackson Hole. Skied the Rossignol Experience88 and loved it. As the storm continued the 2nd day in the Tetons and the powder increased switched the next day to the Dynastar Legend, which is 94 underfoot.

Both skis are fun.

When in Jackson see the crew at Teton Valley Sports.

They offer Black Diamond, Volkl, Faction, Dynastar, Rossignol, Salomon and Blizzard

From 76 to 110 underfoot. Rip it up.

Snow

2012-01-10T21:42:00.000-06:00

Snow is forecast to fall Thursday and be of the light fluffy variety. This is the first storm of the strange 2011-2012 warm winter. Get ready to rip.

Cascade Mountain Skiing

2011-12-18T09:18:00.000-06:00

Cascade Mountain had good conditions Saturday considering it rained hard and long midweek. We awoke Saturday and saw the first measureable snow of the season here. The North Wall, Badger Bowl, Manitou and Cindy Pop were open as well as many other trails. Crowds were lighter than a typical Saturday. Come on out and take some turns. There is a great new 3 consecutive day pass for $88.

Other area resorts re-opened Friday after their initial openings due to weather.

Ski Local

2011-12-13T21:11:00.000-06:00

Sources say Cascade, Devils Head, Tyrol Basin, Wilmot, Alpine Valley, Sunburst and many other local ski areas are open. Call or check their web sites before you pack the car with your boards.

Ski Update

2011-11-27T10:58:00.001-06:00

It seems like a slow start to winter here in the Midwest and out West. Waiting for the first big storm around here to kick start the season. Locally Granite Peak has a few runs open, Ski Brule is open and Tyrol Basin. Next week Cascade and Devils Head are expected to open. We would expect Alpine Valley, Sunburst, Wilmot and others to be open as well. Send us your reports.

Pro skier dead after Utah avalanche - - SI.com

2011-11-16T20:56:00.000-06:00

Pro skier dead after Utah avalanche - - SI.com

Tyrol Basin To Open

2011-11-16T20:42:00.001-06:00

Tyrol Basin is likely to be open this weekend. Check their web site for details.

tyrolbasin.com

Pro skier's death highlights avalanche danger – USATODAY.com

2011-11-16T20:20:00.000-06:00

Pro skier's death highlights avalanche danger – USATODAY.com

Ski Swap

2011-11-05T10:56:00.001-05:00

A ski swap is always a good time. Locally, Sunburst held one about a month ago, Cascade Mountain had one last week and today at Oconomowoc High School crowds came to buy.

Ski fever is building as the temps drop and visions of carving dance in our heads.

Aspen Skiing Co. mulls changes to ski school's inner workings | AspenTimes.com

2011-08-30T08:40:00.000-05:00

Aspen Skiing Co. mulls changes to ski school's inner workings | AspenTimes.com

Arapahoe Basin open

2011-04-19T21:21:00.000-05:00

Arapahoe Basin in Colorado is open and will be open for a while and likely remain open in June.

According to their web site 6 of 7 lifts are open and they received 4 inches yesterday.

Spring Skiing

2011-03-29T20:11:00.000-05:00

The Ski season is not over. Most Western Resorts are open and some are remaining open longer due to the recent snowfalls. Locally, you can ski Granite Peak and most spots in the UP.

Go Skiing!

2011-03-16T21:10:00.000-05:00

It may be 50 or 60 degrees but that doesn't mean you can't go skiing. Granite Peak in Wausau has 72 runs open. Cascade Mountain, near Portgage is open. Devils Head plans on re-opening Saturday as does Sunburst. Wilmot and Alpine Valley are closed for the season.

Travel to the UP and Indianhead, Powderhorn, Blackjack, Ski Brule, Mount Bohemia, Marquette Mountain and others should be open. Check their web sites or call first. There were all open Wednesday and plan on being open. If you can't jump on a plane or drive 16 hours west these are your options. Tyrol Basin, west of Madison will be open.

Surprise Snowstorm

2011-03-09T18:02:00.000-06:00

A surprise snowstorm dropped a few inches of wet snow on the area overnight and during the morning Wednesday. At least it surprised me. There was to be rain in the south and more than 6 inches in central Wisconsin. At least that was the forecast. This time of year it is a bit tricky to forecast. Get some turns while you still can.

Monday Night Race League

2011-03-01T20:22:00.000-06:00

The final Monday night Giant Slalom race kicked off at 7PM at Alpine Valley in East Troy, Wisconsin last night. A banquet complete with chicken and lasgana and other goodies capped off the night. All racers attempted to complete two runs as fast as possible so they could head to the buffet line and receive their season ending raffle prize. I was awarded a bottle of Captain Morgan for my efforts. I was tempted to grab the Atomic boot bag but I have a boot bag and you can always use some extra rum.

Fox Hill

2011-03-01T20:15:00.000-06:00

Sunday we managed to find untracked powder between the trees of Fox Hill, a small, 4 rope tow ski area with some of the steepest steeps in the area. There is no grooming and the skiing experience is unlike any you can find in the Midwest as far as I know other than Mount Bohemia. If you can ski Fox Hill, legend has it you can ski anywhere.

Last year the club celebrated their 100th anniversary.

Skier Tales

2011-03-01T20:11:00.000-06:00

A wintry weather pattern brought cold temps and 2 inches of fresh snow to the area around the Wisconsin River Valley and Baraboo Hills. Cascade Mountain entertained large crowds of an international group of people who enjoy the outdoors.

We managed to teach about 30 people over the course of three lessons to successfully and safely ski. Along with the other staff it would be safe to say hundreds conquered their fears and learned the love of gliding. Just another day in the life of a ski resort.

Storm Coming

2011-02-18T20:27:00.003-06:00

A Winter storm watch is in affect. A mix of heavy snow and rain like stuff could fall from the sky Sunday. Stay tuned.

Rain, Rain Go Away

2011-02-15T21:00:00.002-06:00

Bring us a Powder day!

Ski Racing Results

2011-02-09T21:19:00.001-06:00

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Wow- Blizzard

2011-02-04T20:32:00.000-06:00

Wisconsin was walloped by a blizzard Tuesday night and Wednesday shutting down schools, business, and countless scheduled events. More snow fell in one dump in these parts than has fallen in more than 10 years. Skiing conditions should be fantastic locally. Take advantage of the epic conditions.

Race Results

2011-01-30T21:22:00.003-06:00

Milwaukee Senior Race League Results
click on race results

Fresh Snow

2011-01-15T06:14:00.000-06:00

Light snow has fallen frequently this week which should setp up a nice skiing weekend for families taking advantage of the Martin Luther King Holiday weekend. The next big weekend will be Presidents Day which is February 21st.

Fire at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort

2011-01-13T22:13:00.000-06:00

Fire at Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort: "The Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort main lodge caught fire around 11:20 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, currently no injuries reported but fire still burning"