Annual snowfall of 42 feet, 36,000 acres of untracked bowls, and 18,000 vertical feet of deep turns a day: Welcome to the "church of the fall line" at Baldface lodge, one of North America's largest—and newest—snowcat skiing operations, whose worshippers have included late snowboarding king Craig Kelly, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, and Foo Fighters bass player Nate Mendel. A steady diet of cabernet and plank–grilled salmon—along with guides like 1998 Olympic boarder Mark Fawcett—and a happy, happening vibe have charmed guests every since. "Their enthusiasm is infectious," says Mendel. "It spreads throughout the whole operation.
– "2005 All-Stars", December 2004. Maria Coffey
