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Powder, steeps and trees

Pros: Long season, consistent snowfall, affordable season pass, low crowds
Cons: 20 minute gondola ride, grooming, lift layout, deferred ski expansion

Silver Mountain boasts it has the longest single stage gondola in the world. This can be a good and bad thing: Good as it makes access from Spokane and Coeur d'Alene a breeze on I-90 in any weather. The downside is, its always a 20 minute wait before you're skiing and sometimes longer on (windy) storm days.   Snow is consistent and powder days are frequent. The area receives over 300 inches of snow a year and lifts don't operate midweek to allow for plenty untracked snow on "Powder" Thursdays. Silver is also known to run the longest season in the area.. with some years running the lifts in early June. Patrol, lifties and staff are helpful and friendly. The ski area has a modest 2200 foot vertical drop and endless inbound gladed... » read more

Adventure State: Travel Guide to Wyoming’s Off Season Epic Vacations

Wyoming is home to some of the world’s best ski slopes, but did you know it’s also a western hub of snow-free, off-season activity? Our EpicSki team put together this Off Season Activity Guide for the adventure traveler in partnership with our friends at Wyoming’s Office of Tourism. Check it out! » read more

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