February 2, 2010 – 4:39 pm
Riders here in West Yellowstone have had a couple weeks of great backcountry riding with storms dumping light cold smoke powder at night and the skys clearing off during the day. The last couple days have been un-seasonably warm but with more snow in the forcast the outlook is good for a great month of [...]
January 21, 2010 – 7:39 pm
I have had the opportunity to ride with some great clients the last five days. And with good riders come some great pictures! The snow has been slow to come to West, but with a good base and new snow every night the last week, the Ace Powder Guides and those that ride with us are [...]
January 7, 2010 – 8:02 am
Good riding as arrived in West Yellowstone! It came a little later than normal, and snow levels in town are still a little thin, but once one reaches 7,500 to 8,000 feet the light switch turns on and over the hood powder can be found in many areas around West. The base up high early in the winter was thin, but thanks to a couple nice storms the last week and a half most of the rocks and stumps are now burried by a couple feet of snow and only getting deeper. Come to West and enjoy one of the best snow packs in the country, however keep a close eyes on the slopes. Once again, thanks to an early snow in October, and then a long cold spell we have a burried layer of surface hoar. What this means is we have an unstable snow pack, yesterday in Cabin Cr. guides and clients observed where 4 different avalanches had ripped out and heard word of 2 snowmobilers setting off avalanches around Lions Head. Both riders were able to ride out of the slides, but it is a good example of how the weight of a snowmobile on the wrong slope can easily propigate a slide. Please have all of your avalanche gear, know how to use it, and avoid obvious avalanche terrain. Hi Country has packs for rent and we will give you instruction with the avalanche gear inside if you decide to ride the backcountry. Please ride safe and enjoy a late, but good start to our winter.
Taylor.
December 26, 2009 – 3:44 pm
The backcountry around West Yellowstone is starting to take shape nicely. If you know where to go you can find more good turns than you can handle. Clint, Taylor, and some of the boys from Ace Powder Guides have been scouting some of our favorite riding areas and have been pleasantly surprised. Despite low snow [...]
Boy just when we thought winter was over, Shaaa Boy! we get slammed with some of the best snow of the season. There was no way we could resist conditions like these so we headed out as soon as possible. Needless to say the amount of powder was more like early February than the first [...]
Chad ripping some turns!
Clint catching some downhill turns
Well, the title pretty much says it all. As we head into March the West Yellowstone area got slammed with a wonderful winter storm, dumping 20 inches or more in the high country. Anyone who says there is no snow out there needs to check out the above [...]
February 28, 2009 – 2:52 pm
Well, it’s not Heaven but it’s about as close as you can get here on earth! As southwest Montana got hit with some fresh powder, guides Clint and Jeff took the boys to Glory Land, and as usual it was killer. Great weather combined with 1-2 feet of fresh snow in most areas made for [...]
February 25, 2009 – 6:54 pm
Another great day in the west! Although the weather has been less than cooperative the past few days there is still plenty of great riding to be had in southwest Montana. Elk Lake is one of the more unique trips offered by Ace Powder Guides. If you like to rip some trails and get plenty of [...]
February 19, 2009 – 5:10 pm
Guide Taylor lovin life!
Glory land is a secret spot the Ace Powder Guides are permitted for outside of West Yellowstone. Along with some of the most incredable views anyware, Glory Land is almost always loaded with snow and has some of the most unique terrain anywhere! Wide open spaces and deep wind blown in snow [...]
February 18, 2009 – 5:32 pm
At the end of another great day with Bryon and Raelene the snow started falling. With an existing eight inches and more snow falling the backcountry is recovering from the busy Presidents weekend. These pictures prove though if you know where your going good powder can be found. Special thanks to Raelene and Bryon, guiding [...]
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