Trail Runs

Squaw Valley Expert Emigrant Run: Break It Out

An afternoon run down Squaw Valley's Break It Out, a technical run with obstacles such as trees, rocks, and cliffs. Located on the Emigrant backside and also accessible from Granite Chief, this run takes a bit of effort to find and rarely sees high traffic.

Big Sky Sandwich Run: Snake Pit

We assess a panini special from Big Sky's Uncle Dan’s Cookies while exploring the expert Snake Pit run.

Jackson Hole Headwall: Is It Worth the Hike?

We explore the Headwall at Jackson Hole, a black-diamond area about a 20-to-30-minute hike off the Tensleep trail.

Heavenly Intermediate Glade Run: The Pines

Heavenly’s Olympic area boasts some of our favorite intermediate glade terrain in the Tahoe area. But be sure to cut out at the right point—or you’ll be subject to advanced pitches and a painfully slow lift ride.

Kirkwood Top-to-Bottom: Cornice-Side Wagon Wheel Bowl to The Drain

A top-to-bottom run in Kirkwood's Cornice area, starting at the Wagon Wheel Bowl and filtering into The Drain.

Alta Supreme Lift Experience

To replace the outgoing Cecret and Supreme lifts, which existed along different alignments, Alta came up with a unique solution.