SKIING -- I just received the last Ski NW Rockies snow report, confirming that the region's ski resorts have closed regular operations, although Silver Mountain is still catering to skiers on Saturdays through the month.

To backcountry skiers, this is prime time -- even at the resort areas.   There's still powder at high elevations and the corn snow season is late and just getting underway.

Just put climbing skins on the skis and the mountain is yours.

The shots here are from friends who made tracks in the Stevens Peak area last weekend. 

No shortage of snow up there!