New to this site but pretty stoked that is exist! I'm currently living on the East coast but an looking to move to the Coeur D'alene / panhandle area. Whats the back country scene like out that way? any recommendations on towns I should be looking to that have great skiing both back country and resort? I'v previously lived in Alaska and Colorado and have gotten spoiled by world class touring and great communities of people in the back. any recommendation or info/advice anyone could offer would be greatly be appreciated. Hope to be joining you all out there in a season or two!
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PhorestPhil
Well, living depends on what you need and want to spend. Live in Sandpoint... $$$$, Live in CDA $$$, Live in Kellogg or Silver Valley $$ (notice the # of $ I placed, LoL).
As for backcountry access, insane! However a bit of that depends on if you have a sled or not. Without, some pretty long tour days unless you relegate yourself to a few areas (Lookout pass, Willow Pk, St Regis basin - High avy, or out of resorts).
This could be a long conversation to discuss the in/outs of the different areas (amenities, housing, work available, etc).
Flip through tour reports a bit for understanding who gets where and how.
Welcome to the site! We have several ex-East Coasters here!!!