Yo fam, Jake here.
There is nothing—and I mean nothing—more heartbreaking in the life of a skier than waking up to a massive dump alert, grabbing your gear, and finding out the lifts aren't spinning. It’s the ultimate tease.
That is exactly what’s going down at Stevens Pass right now.
We are talking about a serious winter storm rolling through the Pacific Northwest. The forecast? We’re looking at well over a foot of fresh snow. That is prime "sick day" material! But Mother Nature has a wicked sense of humor sometimes. The same storm that's delivering the goods has apparently knocked out the power, forcing the resort to shut down operations.
The Situation
According to reports, the outage hit right in the thick of it. Stevens Pass had to make the call to keep the gates closed while crews try to get the juice back on.
For those of us who chase storms, we know this struggle well. The PNW is famous for its heavy, wet snow. It sticks to everything—including power lines and trees. When you get a system this gnarly, things break. It’s the price we pay for deep days!
Why This Matters
If you’ve ever ridden Stevens, you know it’s legendary when the snow is deep. The backside? Forget about it. Absolute heaven. So, having the resort sit there, getting buried in fresh powder with no one riding it? It hurts my soul just thinking about it.
But hey, safety first, right? You don't want to be stuck on a chairlift in a blizzard when the grid goes down.
Get Ready for the Reopen
Here is the silver lining: when they do get the power back on, it is going to be all-time. The snow isn't going anywhere; it’s just stacking up.
If you’re planning to hit it once the lifts spin, make sure your kit is dialed. This is storm riding, folks. You need visibility and warmth.
- I strictly rock Smith I/O Mag Goggles for days like this—those low-light lenses are a game changer in the grey PNW soup.
- And seriously, don't skimp on the shell. If you're getting face shots (which you should be), you need something bomber like the Arc'teryx Sabre Jacket to keep the wet out.
Keep an eye on their socials for updates. As soon as that power is back, it’s going to be a stampede to the lift line. Send it!
Source: Powder.com
