West Yellowstone

[Ace Powder]

Not a bad call. Staying in meadows guys are getting safely buried judging by the pictures from yesterdays ride. Another 4-6 inches yesterday and blue skies today is only going to compact the avi danger, so be careful out there.

 

[Ace Powder]

Got a new blog up from our head guide Taylor. Looks like there is still good powder to find, just got to get off the beaten path for it.

 

[Ace Powder]

In bad need of an "eraser" for all the old tracks and sunbeat snow. Haven't seen a flake for almost two weeks and with a stretch of warm sunny days and cold (-20+) nights, its a bad combination for beat snow and bad weak layers for avalanches. A few flakes flying right now, but not looking very promising for todays accumulations. Hopefully the storms moving in off the coast this weekend hit us this time.

 

[Ace Powder]

Looks like the historic H2O accumalations graph is showing up this season.

Spring is the new winter. As of last post on the West Conditions, we have seen well over two feet around West and more accumalations in the higher elevations. Avalanches have been seen in every riding area around. Powder turns on the trails for a day, "Secret Spots" are full of powder and post Presidents Weekend crowdless mountains are here until the snow is gone. My turn to ride!
Here is a few shots from the few rides I got out on this past busy week.

Plowing yesterdays storm that shut down both highways for awhile.

 

[Ace Powder]

All out blizzard yesterday. Got anywhere from 8-12 inches around West. Anyone that has been holding out for good DEEP powder...Wait no longer! Here is a pic taken today from a couple of our rentals that were outside last night during the storm.

 

[underdog]

Right on! Heading down there tomorrow. Will be staying at Dan and Brenda's moose creek cabins.

 

[Ace Powder]

Right on! Heading down there tomorrow. Will be staying at Dan and Brenda's moose creek cabins.

Going to be worth it! Great snow out right now. Be safe while your here. Supposed to warm up starting tuesday, so hopefully it doesn't ruin what we have. More coming Tues/Wednesday!

 

[Ace Powder]

Some Pics from our ride into the northern mountains two days ago. Been warm & windy since then making some good spring type riding yesterday. Looking at another possible 4-8 inches today, says the weather guru's. Then back to riding in light jackets for a projected week of sunny skies and mountain temps into the high 30's.

 

[underdog]

Some pictures from this week.

 

[Ace Powder]

Taylor DeTienne of Ace Powder Guides, filming some of our backcountry around West Yellowstone between March 1 - 5 2012.

Early March Video.avi - YouTube

 

[Ace Powder]

Time to say goodbye to our 2012 Ski Doo rentals. Have a few more available. If interested, check out the link.

 

[Ace Powder]

JR riding the 2013 Summit a few days ago. Great day of powder riding & hanging with buddies!

 

[thordirtbiker]

Anyone been to West Yellowstone the last couple days? Rode Big Sky today, the trail that starts just south of town….wasn't very good. Is it worth the drive from Butte to Yellowstone tomorrow? Big Sky Trail sounds pretty good, any insight? Where's the best place to unload to get on it. We have never rode W Yellowstone before… Thanks guys.

 

[Mr.Plow]

Any one have a local update of the conditions in West Yellowstone? Photos would be nice

 

[Ace Powder]

Been getting some snow the past couple days. Rain down low. Showing aroung 6-8 inches so far. Looks like the next clearing will be Monday, with an additional 6-12 inches by then possible. Hoping for at least a foot and blue skies by then for another powder ride. Anyone trying to use the Big Sky trail from old Einos, creek is opened up, so use the Tepee trail or Wit's trail to access those areas.

Here's a few pics from last weeks ride with the Dierkes crew. Sun, spring snow, avalanches everywhere and goodtimes had by all.

 

[Ace Powder]

I've preached it all season, spring is the new pink. Went from t-shirt riding with a tan this past Tuesday to almost 3 feet of snow for the ride today! Blackbear snotel site: from 108 inches to 126 inches! Madison Plateau snotel site: from 69 inches to 96 inches!!! Its going to be a POW DAY! Thank you snow Gods for giving me this Easter powder ride before heading south for many days of sunshine and golf.

 

[Ace Powder]

Finally had a chance to post a few of the pics from out spring ride, post 25+ inches of snow last saturday. Powder turns all the way up the S. Plateau trail. Got to love going from pow shots in April to 90 degrees on a golf coarse the next day.

Pic from Juction 23(?) where South Plat and Black Bear Cutoff intersect.

Temp while driving to Mesquite!

 

[Ace Powder]

A couple of quick videos from our guides JR and Taylor to sum up the season. See you all next year!


http://www.facebook.com/n/?video/vi...3adG1d&bcode=7PJs8HUj&n_m=acepowder@yahoo.com


Final Sled Video 2012 - YouTube

 

[snopro]

A couple of quick videos from our guides JR and Taylor to sum up the season. See you all next year!


http://www.facebook.com/n/?video/vi...3adG1d&bcode=7PJs8HUj&n_m=acepowder@yahoo.com


Final Sled Video 2012 - YouTube

Great vid! Kinda neat to watch the trail riding without the groomed trail Lol. What areas in West were you riding in the vid?

 

[HAYDENC]

was down in west yellow stone last January, and cold be one of my favorite spots to go besides revy up in canada. was down there for five days and everyday we went to new places with deep untouched snow. heading up in January again this year! and am counting down the weeks! when snow starts to fall lets see pictures and updates!