How to Have the Best day ever
Explore Powder Mountain
Powder Mountain is made up of 8,400+ skiable acres, making it challenging to feel as though you have fully experienced the entire mountain without proper planning for your day. Questions such as where to park, which lifts and runs to take, where is the best snow, and when and where to eat may arise. However, we've got you covered and promise your day will be the best if you follow these suggested routes or book an Inbound Guided Tour with a Powder professional.
“Inbound Guides at Powder Mountain find the best snow and curate tailor-made adventures for clients, resulting in end-of-the-day smiles and "my best day of skiing ever" proclamations. Having a couple pre-planned routes for the day is a good start, but our In-bound Guide team know where the best turns are to be made and powder stashes found each day — because it is different every day. The influence of wind, sun, visibility, aspect and elevation affects which zones on the mountain should be explored for accessing "the goods". Guides make regular observations of the snowpack throughout the day, as well as over an entire season, so optimal terrain zones change frequently. A great value of employing a guide is how we: regularly call audibles on terrain choices, strategize and ensure that alternative choices, i.e., "plan B", will be great, and come upon super-fun surprises on the mountain. Finally, guides understand the rhythm of each day so the vibe of Powder Mountain will be felt by all.”
— Paul Lawless LaStayo a longtime Adventure Guide
Beginner - Intermediate: This route will be good all the time because these trails are consistently groomed every day, given enough snowfall. If it is a powder day, expect some freshies on the trails since grooming happens in the early morning.
- Park at Hidden Lake
- Ski down Hidden Lake to Amy’s 3 Mile
- Ride up Hidden Lake
- Ski down White Pine
- Ride up Hidden Lake
- Ski down Lodge Trail to Drifter to base of Timberline lift
- Ride up Timberline
- Ski down Sidewinder
- Ride up Timberline
- Ski down drifter to the Timberline Lodge
- Head downstairs to the Powder Keg for ramen, salad, or a sandwich
- Take the shuttle out front of the Lodge to the Sundown lift
- Ride up Sundown
- Ski down Kwick Draw
- Ride up Sundown
- Ski Slow Poke to base of Timberline lift
- Ride up Timberline
- Take Grizzly Run to Burntwood
- Ride up Hidden Lake
- End your day with sharing nachos between friends in the Hidden Lake Cantina
Advanced - Expert: This route is suggested when it has snowed within the past 3 days so fresh tracks can still be found! Make sure to buy at least 1 cat pass if you wish to experience Lightning Ridge. To complete the bonus adventures, you need a touring setup or be ready to boot pack.
- Park at timberline
- Ski down to Paradise via Rendezvous
- Ride up paradise
- Ski down Straight shot to Eureka to Rendezvous
- Ride up Paradise
- Ski down Lake view
- Ride up Hidden Lake
- Ski down Woody’s World – Faceshot
- Bus to Sundown
- Ride up Sundown
- **Bonus Hike up Baldy and ski down Baldy Face to Freeride
- Ski down Powder Country – Sounder Ridge
- Bus up to Sundown
- Grab a quick slice of pizza a Lucky Slice
- Ski down to Lightning Ridge Cat
- Ride Snowcat up to drop off
- Ski down Cache Bowl to Timberline lift base
- **Bonus Hike up James Peak and ski down Carpe Diem to Big Kash
- 18a. Ride up Paradise and take Sun Slope to Timberline lift base
- Ride up Timberline
- Ski down Lodge Trail
- End your day at the Powder Keg with beer and Thai Chili Wings
Whether it's your first visit to Powder or your 50th, there are always new areas to explore, yet the experience remains consistently exceptional — ensuring your next best day ever. While all areas of the mountain can offer a great time, having a tour guide ensures a perfect 10/10 day, as their expertise in Powder Mountain goes beyond the expert level.
Tours
Inbound Guided Tours: Our experienced guides can customize your tour to your ability level. Intermediate skills are recommended when booking your guided experience.
Full day: $599 (Two snowcat passes included.)
- 9:00am to 4:00pm
Half day: $499 (One snowcat pass included.)
- 9:00am to 12:00pm or 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Ski n’ Skin Guided Experience: Guided access to one of our adventure zones and combines the challenge of a good climb with the reward of untracked powder. Backcountry gear and skills are required. Pricing includes up to 5 guests.
Full day: $599
- 9:00am to 4:00pm
Half day: $499
- 9:00am to 12:00pm or 12:30pm to 3:30pm