Pacific NW/AK/BC 2019/20 Inland PNW (Wa.- No.Idaho -No Mt.)

[New2]

Silver Mountain has joined the Powder Alliance for 20/21 (Schweitzer announced earlier in the year they were leaving): https://www.powderalliance.com/eaglecrest-silver-mountain-join-alliance-2021/

I know that I really like Mission Ridge and White Pass, and I'd definitely like to check out Whitewater one of these days, so this is tempting. I'm a little bummed that the shared ownership with 49 North doesn't mean that they both joined Powder Alliance... but I guess that would undermine sales of the combined pass too much.

 

[Bad Bob]

Thought this was very cool to see of 49° North. Looks like maybe a new trail map to me.

 

[New2]

Thought this was very cool to see of 49° North. Looks like maybe a new trail map to me.

It's definitely cool to see the painting without all the writing added on, but I think this is the same one they've been using ever since Angel Peak opened. And I think that one was just a minor edit of the prior. Skimap.org has a good collection of their maps from recent years, and the lighting, shadows, background, and clouds all look the same to me since 2007.

 

[Bad Bob]

It's definitely cool to see the painting without all the writing added on, but I think this is the same one they've been using ever since Angel Peak opened. And I think that one was just a minor edit of the prior. Skimap.org has a good collection of their maps from recent years, and the lighting, shadows, background, and clouds all look the same to me since 2007.

Yep, you are right. Here is a pic I took in Jan at the map up on top by chair 4. So much cooler without all the names I never remember. Since there are no runs on Mt Spokane 's North Side it kind of dates itself.

 

[pchewn]

Great news about Silver Mt joining Powder Alliance. I really loved skiing at Silver and now I can return with my Powder Alliance next season!

 

[Itinerant skier]

Silver Mountain has joined the Powder Alliance for 20/21 (Schweitzer announced earlier in the year they were leaving): https://www.powderalliance.com/eaglecrest-silver-mountain-join-alliance-2021/

I know that I really like Mission Ridge and White Pass, and I'd definitely like to check out Whitewater one of these days, so this is tempting. I'm a little bummed that the shared ownership with 49 North doesn't mean that they both joined Powder Alliance... but I guess that would undermine sales of the combined pass too much.

That's interesting. Laat years Indy Pass had both 49' North and Silver on it.

 

[DanoT]

Silver Mountain has joined the Powder Alliance for 20/21 (Schweitzer announced earlier in the year they were leaving): https://www.powderalliance.com/eaglecrest-silver-mountain-join-alliance-2021/

I know that I really like Mission Ridge and White Pass, and I'd definitely like to check out Whitewater one of these days, so this is tempting. I'm a little bummed that the shared ownership with 49 North doesn't mean that they both joined Powder Alliance... but I guess that would undermine sales of the combined pass too much.

The link that you posted does not show Whitewater B.C. as part of the Power Alliance but it does show Castle Mountain AB. Castle has 2800' vertical and I like to tell people that it is the greatest mountain in North America that you have never heard of. Mid week the place is empty even on a powder day.

 

[Itinerant skier]

While Schweitzer is leaving Powder Alliance, they are still doing three weekdays reciprocal with Loveland. Wondering if they will do that with some othe PA members.

 

[Eric267]

Yep, you are right. Here is a pic I took in Jan at the map up on top by chair 4. So much cooler without all the names I never remember. Since there are no runs on Mt Spokane 's North Side it kind of dates itself.


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The map from above with no trail/lift names is a standard Neuhaus print. He does the sketch and then the resort fills it in and convert it to an actual trail map. I have a bunch of the Tahoe resort prints up on the wall. You can get them off his site or on amazon

James Niehues Ski Map Artist

If you’ve skied in North America, you’ve used one of James Niehues' trail maps! Over 30 years, James has painted nearly 200 ski resort maps. Browse his entire art collection and purchase your own James Niehues Ski Resort print.

jamesniehues.com

 

[Bad Bob]

Got some good news that will affect anybody with a Silver Mountain pass or a combo pass at 49° North. It automatically gives you the Powder Alliance pass! So maybe some Whitewater and/or Bridger Bowl days this season.

I like free stuff.

 

[New2]

As DanoT pointed out upthread, Whitewater's not listed in the press release, so they might not be in the 20-21 Powder Alliance (or at least not yet confirmed). Still, it's definitely a nice perk!

 

[Itinerant skier]

As DanoT pointed out upthread, Whitewater's not listed in the press release, so they might not be in the 20-21 Powder Alliance (or at least not yet confirmed). Still, it's definitely a nice perk!

WW is still listed on the Powder Alliance page as of 06 May, but SugarBowl and Schweitzer are not, so hopefully it's accurate.