Hike-to-Terrain
James Peak:
James Peak is the highest peak at Powder Mountain, towering a whopping 9,422', and offers some of the steepest and gnarliest black and double-black diamond terrain. With only 20-30 minutes of effort you will be rewarded with epic views and incredible turns. A touring setup is not required to access this terrain but can make the uphill portion go faster. Just take your skis or snowboard off and get to hiking on the designated boot-pack track.
If it's storming all week long, James Peak will often be closed due to avalanche danger. When ski patrol feels it is safe to complete mitigation, James Peak will be opened that day with untouched powder.
How to Get There:
Ride up the Lightning Ridge Lift and exit right to ride down to the base of the boot-pack or skin track.