The powder days are calling, and people are stirring with excitement for the 2025-2026 ski/snowboarding season. With the first real storms finally dumping in the mountains, skiers and snowboarders alike are itching to ditch class and make their way up to the mountains. But who’s actually making it happen this season?

“I ski, and I’m waiting to buy a season pass once Christmas comes and the snow gets good.” Senior Ty Dotson said.

His go-to is night skiing at Powder Mountain.

“It’s cheap and usually pretty empty, even for just a couple runs.” Senior Ty Dotson said

Sicily Matsen, senior, already has her Snowbasin pass. She went up last weekend and came back with unfulfilled expectations. 

“I ski, “The snow was okay, but it was super icy, still fun with friends though.” Sicily Matsen said. 

She’s plotting to free up her B days to get more days in hopes of conditions bettering.

Senior, Brigham Burns, has already made his way around the mountain. 

“I went to Solitude last weekend and it was wonderful. I’ve got the Ikon pass so I can go to Brighton, Solitude, and Snowbird.” Senior Brigham Burns said. 

He’s already skipped a few days this year and has big plans.

“Next semester, I’m making sure I don’t have any classes on B days so I can spend the day up on the mountain.” Senior Brigham Burns said. 

When asked who they prefer to ride with, the answer was unanimous: friends are a necessity, family is optional.

“My dad’s goated though,” Brigham added.

The season pass divide is real. Some believe the prices that somehow keep rising just aren’t worth it these days; however, others swear by them, and you’ll constantly see them posting out on the slopes. Either way, the second the forecast shows snow, you know half of the school will magically wind up absent. 

So if you see any empty desks on a random Tuesday, and the snow stake at Snowbasin is buried in snow, you know where everyone went. See you in the lift lines, Farmington.