SnowStash
ForecastsCompareNews
SnowStash Logo

Live snow, webcams and expert resort guides for the world's mountains - plan your next day on snow.

hello@snowstash.com
Download on the App Store

Destinations

  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • United States

Company

  • About Us
  • Work With Us
  • Privacy Policy

Explore

  • Compare Resorts
  • News & Updates
  • Snow Forecast
  • Mobile App

© 2026 SnowStash. All rights reserved.

    Wyoming, USA · Indy

    White Pine

    25 runs, 370 acres near Pinedale. 80% beginner/intermediate terrain, no expert runs. Indy Pass access.

    Open in the app

    Live White Pine conditions, webcams & maps. Opens straight here.

    Download on the App Store

    Open in the app

    Live White Pine conditions, webcams & maps. Opens straight here.

    Download on the App Store
    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    19 Dec 2026
    Closes
    21 Mar 2027
    Days open
    92
    Annual snow
    200in
    Snow record
    0in
    Last winter · 2026-27
    0% of a typical winter14in
    Explore 2 winters of snowfall→
    The Overview
    MF
    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    White Pine's summit reaches 9,500 feet, dropping 1,101 vertical feet to a base at 8,399 feet across 25 runs spread over 370 acres near Pinedale, Wyoming. Terrain splits evenly at 40 per cent beginner and 40 per cent intermediate, with 20 per cent advanced and no expert-rated runs. Average annual snowfall reaches roughly 200 inches. The resort operates on the Indy Pass, and was acquired by billionaire Joe Ricketts in 2024.

    The even beginner-intermediate split makes White Pine a progression-focused mountain rather than a steep, advanced-terrain destination. Three lifts serve 25 runs across the 1,101-foot vertical drop, a moderate scale for the Wind River Range. The resort sits on Fortification Mountain, the site chosen in 1939 by Olympic ski coach Alf Engen as the best location for a ski hill near Pinedale. No expert-rated terrain sets White Pine apart from steeper Wyoming resorts like Jackson Hole and Snow King.

    White Pine has closed and reopened multiple times across its history, a pattern unusual even among small Wyoming ski areas. The resort operated from 1940 until 1985, reopened in 1999 as only the second US ski area ever to reopen after a full closure, then closed again for the 2011-12 season. A fire destroyed the resort's lodge in 2019, five years after new owners had reopened it in 2014. Joe Ricketts purchased the resort in 2024, its most recent change of ownership.

    Indy Pass holders get access to White Pine alongside dozens of other independent resorts across North America. Adult full-day tickets range from 55 to 75 US dollars depending on the day and season, with a season pass priced at 499 dollars. The resort suits Pinedale-area locals and Wind River Range visitors seeking straightforward, affordable progression terrain over a destination resort experience. Its history of repeated closure and revival reflects the challenges facing small, independently operated Wyoming ski areas generally.

    1,099ft
    Vertical
    25
    Runs
    370 acres
    Skiable
    200in
    Annual snow
    Indy
    Pass
    Advertisement
    The Terrain

    25 runs across 370 acres skiable

    White Pine covers 370 acres (150 hectares) on Fortification Mountain in Wyoming's Wind River Range, close to Pinedale. The base is at 8,400 ft (2,560 m) and the summit at 9,500 ft (2,895 m), a vertical of 1,100 ft (335 m). Across 25 runs, 40% are beginner, 40% intermediate and 20% advanced, with no expert terrain. Two triple chairs and a surface lift keep the layout straightforward, so progression is the theme. It is a relaxed, uncrowded mountain that rewards a simple day of laps over any attempt to tick off big descents.

    The Little Spirit lift serves the beginner terrain, with clear runs in full view of the base, which makes it a comfortable place for families to learn. Most of the downhill runs are groomed, and a small terrain park adds jumps and slides for freestyle riders. Groomed Nordic trails sit alongside the alpine runs for anyone wanting a change of pace. Advanced skiers will find limited steep terrain, so White Pine suits beginners, intermediates and families around Pinedale rather than anyone chasing vertical or expert lines. Bring the kids and plan on a relaxed day.

    Terrain split
    25
    runs
    25 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner10 runs · 40%
    Intermediate10 runs · 40%
    Advanced5 runs · 20%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
    Advertisement
    Time it right

    When to visit White Pine

    The 2025-26 season at White Pine ran from 7 December 2025 to 30 March 2026, a roughly sixteen-week window. The resort's 8,399-foot base supports a reasonably long season for its Wind River Range location. Season dates shift year to year based on snowpack and the operator's scheduling, a particularly relevant factor given the resort's history of closures. The late March close is typical for a mountain at this elevation without extensive snowmaking.

    Average annual snowfall of roughly 200 inches is moderate relative to the heavier totals seen at Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole further north in the Tetons. The Wind River Range's position gives White Pine a different weather pattern than the Teton-area resorts, generally drier given its more interior location. Specific snowmaking coverage is not confirmed in available resort information. Base depth and season length have historically been vulnerable to the operational and ownership instability that has closed the resort multiple times.

    January and February typically offer the most reliable conditions once early-season snowpack has built up on Fortification Mountain. The resort's beginner and intermediate-leaning terrain, with no expert runs, makes conditions less weather-dependent than at steeper resorts nearby. Late-season visits in March can be more variable given the moderate snowfall and Wind River Range's interior location. Given the resort's history, checking current operating status before a visit is more important here than at more established resorts.

    White Pine's operating calendar has been shaped as much by ownership stability as by weather, given closures in 1985-99 and 2011-12, and disruption following the 2019 lodge fire. Under Joe Ricketts' 2024 ownership, the resort has continued standard-season operation without documented special events programming. The Pinedale area's Wind River Range setting offers additional winter recreation beyond the ski area itself. As with several of Wyoming's smaller resorts, the calendar centres on reliable basic operation rather than festival programming.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    19 Dec 2026
    Opens
    21 Mar 2027
    Closes
    92
    Days open
    200 in
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at White Pine

    Daily snow reports at White Pine go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    6 in
    Snowiest day
    28 Dec 2025
    0 in
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    14 in
    Typical winter
    average of complete seasons
    Explore historical snowfall →
    Winter totals
    in
    Past wintersThis winter
    Getting there

    Getting to White Pine, and where to stay

    White Pine sits on Fortification Mountain in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, near Pinedale, Wyoming, on the edge of the Wind River Range. Base elevation is 8,399 feet, with the summit reaching 9,500 feet across a 1,101-foot vertical drop. The site was selected in 1939 by Olympic ski coach Alf Engen as the best location for a ski hill serving Pinedale. The surrounding Wind River Range is known for its granite peaks and extensive wilderness area.

    Pinedale, Wyoming, is the nearest town, home to the original Pinedale Commercial Club that first proposed a local ski area in 1930. The town serves as the area's main service centre, with lodging, dining and outfitters supporting Wind River Range recreation beyond skiing. The Wind River Range itself is one of Wyoming's most significant wilderness areas, drawing hikers and climbers in summer alongside winter skiers. Pinedale's character leans toward outdoor recreation and ranching rather than ski tourism specifically.

    Local roads from Pinedale provide direct access to White Pine, without the extensive highway infrastructure serving Wyoming's larger resorts. The drive from Pinedale is short given the resort's position on the edge of town's surrounding forest. Winter driving conditions can include snowpack typical of a Wind River Range access route. No public transport service reaches the resort, making a car necessary for access, consistent with most small Wyoming ski areas.

    The nearest airport with limited commercial service is in the Pinedale-Big Piney area, though specific scheduled service is not confirmed in available resort information. Jackson Hole Airport, roughly 75 miles north, offers a fuller range of scheduled flights and is the more practical option for most visitors. Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport to the south offers another regional alternative. Most visitors reach White Pine by rental car from Jackson Hole or a regional Wyoming airport.

    Where to stay

    Search all stays →

    Hotels and lodges near White Pine, powered by Stay22.

    Latest News

    From the SnowStash desk

    View all news →
    Sierra Nevada Halloween Storm: Dodge Ridge Forecast to Lead With 19 Inches

    Sierra Nevada Halloween Storm: Dodge Ridge Forecast to Lead With 19 Inches

    Halloween weekend brings a wet, windy storm to the Sierra Nevada. Our five-day forecast has Dodge Ridge on top with 19 in, followed by Bear Valley at 15 in and Mammoth Mountain at 12 in, with most of it landing on Saturday. A winter weather advisory covers the Tahoe Basin and Mono County until 7 AM Sunday, gusts could reach 47 mph and the freezing level swings between 4,900 and 8,700 ft, so some bases will see rain. A dry spell follows from Monday.

    31 Oct 2026
    Lake Louise Opens Early on 1 November With Juniper Express and Easy Street

    Lake Louise Opens Early on 1 November With Juniper Express and Easy Street

    The Rockies get their first lift-served turns of the season early. Lake Louise opens Sunday 1 November, five days ahead of schedule, after a cold October and round-the-clock work from the snowmaking and mountain crews. Terrain is limited to Juniper Express Chair and Easy Street, with two small terrain parks and the beginner area for lessons. Opening-day tickets are over 60% off, with prices rising as more lifts open. First chair is at 9:30 am under the resort’s new lift hours.

    31 Oct 2026
    Kitzbüheler Horn Summit Cable Car to Be Replaced After 70 Years

    Kitzbüheler Horn Summit Cable Car to Be Replaced After 70 Years

    A Tyrolean summit lift that has been carrying guests up the Kitzbüheler Horn since 1955 is on borrowed time. Its licence runs to 2045, but a new inspection rule has made refurbishment uneconomic, so Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel will spend around €15 million on a replacement on the same line. It should hold roughly 100 people and keep running in winds that would stop today’s lift. Building starts in autumn 2027, which makes this winter and next summer the last chances to ride the old one.

    30 Oct 2026
    What’s New in Japan Skiing This Winter: Niseko Gondola, a Private Resort and a Bigger Ikon Pass

    What’s New in Japan Skiing This Winter: Niseko Gondola, a Private Resort and a Bigger Ikon Pass

    Niseko Village is replacing a lift from the early 1980s with an eight-person gondola, Tsugaike gets a six-person chairlift, Madarao joins the Ikon Pass and Togari opens Asia’s first private ski resort. Here’s what is actually new in Japan skiing for 2026/27, plus what is still a year or two away.

    30 Oct 2026
    Wolf Creek Opens on Halloween Weekend as Colorado’s Early Season Gathers Pace

    Wolf Creek Opens on Halloween Weekend as Colorado’s Early Season Gathers Pace

    Colorado’s early-season dominoes keep falling. Arapahoe Basin opened on Wednesday, Keystone follows on Friday, and now Wolf Creek is joining in on Saturday 31 October, just in time for Halloween. A storm on 23 and 24 October left 20 inches of natural snow in the San Juans, and three lifts will turn from 9:00 am, covering about 30% of the mountain. Expect rocks, unmarked obstacles and open water, but also Local Appreciation lift tickets at $73 for adults.

    30 Oct 2026
    Keystone Resort Opens for 2026/27 With More Than Two Miles of Skiing

    Keystone Resort Opens for 2026/27 With More Than Two Miles of Skiing

    Keystone is next. After Arapahoe Basin claimed the first chairlift skiing of the season on Wednesday, Keystone opens on Friday 30 October at 9:00 am with more than two miles of snowmaking-built terrain on Schoolmarm and Silver Spoon, plus free donuts, coffee and a live DJ. Last year the order was reversed, when Keystone squeezed in a three-hour afternoon session to beat A-Basin by a day. Snowmaking has been running since 15 October.

    29 Oct 2026
    Beaver Creek Installs 16 Automated Snow Guns on Birds of Prey Ahead of Record World Cup

    Beaver Creek Installs 16 Automated Snow Guns on Birds of Prey Ahead of Record World Cup

    Beaver Creek is getting ready for the biggest Birds of Prey ever, and this time it is not leaving the snow to chance. Crews started making snow on 27 October with 16 newly installed automated guns on the lower third of the course, after last December’s warm spell forced a downhill off the schedule. Seven races across two weekends run from 3 to 13 December, the most the course has hosted since its 1997 debut, and the guns start themselves whenever the weather allows.

    29 Oct 2026
    Arapahoe Basin Opens First for North America’s 2026/27 Ski Season

    Arapahoe Basin Opens First for North America’s 2026/27 Ski Season

    Winter has officially started in North America, and it is one blue run long. On Wednesday 28 October, Arapahoe Basin fired up the Black Mountain Express at around 10:30 am after a surprise announcement just hours earlier, becoming the first major North American resort open for 2026/27. Cold nights, a dusting of natural snow and a lot of snowmaking made it happen in the resort’s 80th winter. More terrain is promised as the snow guns keep running.

    28 Oct 2026

    White Pine Trail Map

    Downloadable White Pine trail map

    Open in the app

    Live White Pine conditions, webcams & maps. Opens straight here.

    Download on the App Store

    Open in the app

    Live White Pine conditions, webcams & maps. Opens straight here.

    Download on the App Store
    White Pine trail map↓ Download PDF
    Advertisement
    Terrain split
    25
    runs
    Beginner40%
    Intermediate40%
    Advanced20%
    Expert0%
    370 acres skiable150 hectares
    Advertisement
    Resort Stats
    Elevation
    Base8,399ft
    Summit9,498ft
    Annual snowfall
    200in
    Season
    2026 - 2027
    19 Dec 2026 - 21 Mar 2027
    Trail coverage
    25 runs
    370 acres (150 ha)
    Advertisement

    About White Pine's trail map

    Explore White Pine's full trail map with 25 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗

    More White Pine intelligence: snow report, lift system, webcams, resort overview.