Members of our party skin uphill in the Island of Misfit Toys terrain adjacent to Soldier Mountain in Southern Idaho.

Journalist Aaron Theisen enjoys his makeshift recliner during our lunch break.

Looking uphill mid run at some of my friends — Jaime and Alex from Locsl Freshies and Chago from Avalanche Science Guides in the foreground and Jamie from SKI Magazine and freelance travel journalist @pamleblanc.

Looking towards Soldier Peak.

Last month I learned to #backcountryski on a #SkiIdaho #presstour I organized. We spent day two exploring the Island of Misfit Toys terrain adjacent to #SoldierMountain and found a lovely patch of #pow to farm. #idaho #southernidaho #idapow #ski #skiing #liftservedbackcountry #sawtoothnationalforest

The Way a Tree Shakes, by BOKR TOV 9 track album

Btw last month my band Bokr Tov put out our second album, three years in the making! If you like an eclectic mix of alt rock sounds, you'll be into this. bokrtov.bandcamp.com/album/the-wa...

Supreme Court case shakes Idaho ski areas by overturning decades of liability precedent • Idaho Capital Sun A recent Idaho Supreme Court ruling could have huge implications for skiing in Idaho by driving up ski areas’ liability insurance costs.

The court is set to hear arguments this month on possibly reconsidering its unanimous ruling. But if the decision stands, it could have huge implications for skiing in Idaho.

Scary stuff. If the Idaho Supreme Court doesn't reconsider its December 2023 ruling, this will kill Idaho's small ski areas and dramatically raise prices at the remaining ones. Many thanks to Betsy Russell for the amazing reporting (as always).

Guests on a Ski Idaho press tour skin uphill in the Bridge Creek side country adjacent to Soldier Mountain.

Looking north towards the ski resort from the Bridge Creek side country due south of Soldier Mountain.

Avalanche Science Guides founder Santiago “Chago” Rodriguez digs a snow pit to analyze snowpack conditions.

Skiing down a ridge in the Bridge Creek side country adjacent to Soldier Mountain in Southern Idaho.

Last month I learned to #backcountryski on a #SkiIdaho #presstour I organized. We spent day one at #SoldierMountain getting familiar with our gear and skinning up the mountain before riding a beautiful ridge in the Bridge Creek area. #idaho #southernidaho #idapow #ski #skiing #liftservedbackcountry