Eagle Peak Ski Resort: Spokane, Washington - 2023

[The AD]

Made that 3rd pic my wallpaper.

That one degree angle shift from the 2nd photo made all the difference.

[AK47bp]

That one degree angle shift from the 2nd photo made all the difference.

You’re telling me, so stoked!

[byates1]

Lol

[MakersTeleMark]

I'm already spotting and stalking my next Christmas tree. Thanks for the detailed beta!

[m2711c]

tgrz… once again the webs number one source for important ski information on this topic.








factual.

[byates1]

This could take hold as the next birds aren't real movement

[2Pole]

Winter Storm Warning In Effect For Dishman Hills, Over a foot of snow expected by Thursday on Eagle Peak.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...17563863032615

https://www.nws.noaa.gov/wtf/MapClic...-117.437&lg=ep

Warning: Considerable (Dangerous) Avalanche Conditions Currently Exist - At this time there is not considerable snowpack in Dishman Hills and snow is only found at upper elevations, however there will be snow after this storm. We do not have avalanche forecasting in Eastern Washington but I am including the forecast from today from Idaho Panhandle for the St. Regis/Silver Valley, as it is the one forecast for the area in Idaho at the same latitude as Eagle Peak. We have just experienced a severely cold dry spell in Spokane so a significant amount of surface hoar should be expected in areas where there is snow. From the report, It sounds like there are multiple weak layers involving surface hoar. This could prove to be a lasting problem if a significant slab forms on top of this layer during or after this coming storm. So please head over to Panhandle Avalanche and get some information and apply it to this arena before heading out. It will probably be best to stay off of slopes over thirty degrees as there are many terrain traps and complexities within the steeper slopes of this area.

https://www.idahopanhandleavalanche....-silver-valley

[byates1]

Thx for the update! I'm looking to purchase a condo up there, who should I speak w?

[2Pole]

Over a 16 inches of snow possible at the top of Tower Mountain

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...85140612014925

Please remember to avoid traveling on OR BELOW slopes of thirty or more degrees in dangerous avalanche conditions, which should be considerable with this storm.

[2Pole]

And one last warning, the slide fatality in Idaho last week was in the area whose forecast I provided (Silver Valley), so clearly this surface hoar with wind slab formation is a considerable problem there and I would expect it to develop a similar problem here if there is not one already. I would also expect it on all aspects of Eagle Peak and Tower Mountain as we have not had much sun or wind, just cold dry weather all around. So please remember to be careful and watch the forecasts for the Idaho Panhandle as well as keeping track of Spokane Weather.

[2Pole]

You should look at the Mount Spokane Snow Report:https://www.mtspokane.com/conditions
And also their forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...7#.YjNmHBPML0o

[2Pole]

For now this is the best source for information on avalanche forecasting near Spokane, Idaho Panhandle Avalanche: https://www.idahopanhandleavalanche.org/

Also check NWAC: https://nwac.us/mountain-weather-forecast/ and cross-apply your data for better forecasting in the Spokane area. Eastern Washington Winters are somewhere in between Seattle and Montana. Normally we would have had more snow and less cold, so let's hope that mother nature can make up the difference!

[2Pole]

https://nwac.us/avalanche-forecast/#/all/

[2Pole]

Expecting a foot of snow tomorrow at Mount Spokane Ski Resort (the closest lift skiing to Eagle Peak):

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClic...7#.YjNmHBPML0o

[2Pole]

Warning: Comparable Panhandle Forecast Just Got Pushed Up To High From Considerable (St. Regis: Silver Valley). https://www.idahopanhandleavalanche....-silver-valley

[byates1]

Epic. This is the future of skiing

[tmokes]

We got skunked….


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[spknmike]

I come bearing some historical photos of the Eagle Peak Ski Resort.

The early 2019's were a banner year, when the resort last operated a full season. Felt like the three week season lasted well into the Spring.

Bring out the big sticks for Eagle Peak:


Attendance records were set that year:


Night skiing was briefly offered in 2020:

[m2711c]

that place just sounds dangerous…




fact.

[2Pole]

Please apply all of the information and analysis from today's avalanche watch in the St. Regis/Silver Valley to skiing in Dishman Hills (Eagle Peak, Tower Mountain, Micah Peak) today and for the next several days. These weak layers of facets could persist for weeks so please continue to track the conditions as best as you can. With more snowfall expected today through tomorrow we could see a significant slab build up on top of facets or buried surface hoar producing a similar situation to the current one in this region of the Idaho Panhandle that I am referencing. https://www.idahopanhandleavalanche....-silver-valley

[2Pole]

For those of you who live in Spokane and wish to make a serious effort at skiing Eagle Peak, I would recommend that you learn more about and potentially join the Spokane Mountaineers. The mountaineers are the go to organization in Spokane for backcountry skiing and snowboarding information, resources, and contacts. They even operate a chalet up at Mount Spokane. There are trips and educational events, especially concerning avalanche safety and route-finding. For those of you that ski and would like to develop the climbing skills to negotiate Alpine environments more safely and effectively then the Spokane Mountaineers would be another great resource. I would also like to add that none of the trailheads at Eagle Peak or in Dishman Hills (or at any of the Spokane Conservation Futures) do you need a Discover Pass or a Snow-Park Pass and the trailheads are usually open all year long. These areas have always been intended for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing but as more people switch to skins and more young skiers start hiking, people begin to venture into the more dangerous terrain more often. It has been my goal to provide you all with a starting point for your adventures in Dishman Hills by giving you information, but I must remind you to be careful and use it wisely. For those in Spokane that actually want to get into the backcountry, Dishman Hills is an acceptable place to start and develop skills in a similar manner to Mount Spokane State Park and it serves as an additional resource for the community, just like this thread. The Spokane Mountaineers would be the additional resource that I would recommend to go along with this and they also offer an associate membership for those that live at a greater distance from Spokane. That is all for now, please check out the link... https://www.spokanemountaineers.org/s/

[2Pole]

Here is another useful link from the Spokane County Government providing relevant information on the use of GIS within and for land in the Spokane County Conservation Futures Program. https://www.spokanecounty.org/222/Ge...mation-Systems

[2Pole]

Winter Storm Warning: https://www.spokanecounty.org/AlertC...rm-Warning-369

[2FUNKY]

Bro, I can see you’re excited about your endeavor as I am happy for you. But we all watch the weather here, esp when a storm is rolling in. No need to bump this thing every 15min with weather or other info.
I really hope this works for you guys, but chill. Lol


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[TAFKALVS]

https://mountain-press.com/products/...e-great-potato

I’d recommend you read this to learn about all the competitors in the dishman/mica hills and why none of them are operating anymore.