January 15, 2026. Like we never left.
Day 1, year 49. We’re back. The first day of guest skiing in the 2026 Ruby season. Six runs in four different canyons. Good skiing is found in sheltered north facing terrain. Wind and sun affected snow surfaces exist in upper elevations. Despite a very slow start to the winter, we are happy to be […]
January 14, 2026. Year 49 Eve.
A lot goes in to a Ruby season. Now, Year 49 is here. We spent the day on a recon flight and stepping into terrain we haven’t been in, in more than a decade. The Independence Mountain Range is 60+ miles north of the lodge and, especially early season, can pick up storms that have […]