When it comes to snow conditions in July, it doesn’t get much better than this. It also doesn’t hurt to see a natural phenomenon while you’re skiing what looks to be perfect corn. According to our limited research, the butterflies are “California Tortoise Shell Butterfly” and they are literally moved to peaks by strong thermals during the summer months.

*Video courtesy of Brian Gillis

Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...