Black canyon and off piste- this is the happy place. Terrain is unbelievable, staff is great, and youll be challenged for sure. One of the best gems in the country, and still family owned and operated.

This mountain is home to some of the best snowboarders in the world. As a skier, its tough to admit, but their skill level sets a standard for truly exceptional riding. Family-owned and operated, this mountain has no high-speed lifts or gondolasand it doesnt need them. The quality of the riding here easily outshines anything youll find elsewhere, tenfold. Its a bucket-list destination, and on a powder day, the experience is beyond anything you can imagine. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.

I personally love the remote feel (national Forest) and the lack of big resort commotion/no big village full of vendors and stores. There is a pretty laid back local vibe and lift lines are never as bad as some of the bigger resorts, even on a peak powder day. It's been revered as a "snowboarders' mountain" for it's interesting side hit terrain and fun open areas when the snow is good, but not maybe best for beginners cuz there are a lot of flat traverses that also get a little icy. Bring your avie gear to leave the rope line into the side/back country! They will be checking you for safety. I also really appreciate the initiative they are taking to become green and hopefully off the grid in the future using a lot of hydropower! Cool place. Glacier, the tiny town you hit before, also has great little places to eat and a rental shop.