September is over which means we are creeping ever closer to some opening dates! Mother nature just keeps sending the cool flurries down and you know we are shaking in anticipation. Now is the time to wax our skis and boards with continued wishful thinking for just a few more inches (but really, we mean feet). 

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Photo Credit: Banff Sunshine Village

FIRST REAL SNOWFALL ‘ROUND THE WEST

You know things are starting to get serious when the dusting sticks long enough to get a photo. Winter is poking its coy head out after a hot, hot summer! It may only be a light dusting, and the storms may be fickle, but we’ll take it! Several areas in Colorado, Utah, Canada and California saw another real dusting of snow this season. Snowbird in Utah takes the winning medal with a report of 6 inches. WOOO!

Jump for joy with us! WINTER IS COMING (Cue up Game of Thrones jokes). 

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START YOUR WINTER TRIP PLANNING

And since snow travel is what we continue to remain experts in, trust us when we say NOW is the time to snag a deal on an epic ski trip! Pick out your dream spot and our Mountain Travel Experts will help you plan it. 

Interested in snagging a discounted hotel room in Niseko at what is sure to be one of their best seasons yet? You’ll want to check out our guided trips for the 2023/2024 season

Has the exchange rate with Canada been making you daydream about deep snow and untracked lines of British Columbia? We’ve done the research for you – start planning!