Not all snow is created equal and here’s the reason why. Enough of us are weather buffs that this might seem like a remedial lesson in snow composition but it might be a good video to show to someone just getting into it or kid. It does come down to basic things, elevation and proximity to the ocean…there are a million variables and micro climates but thats the Cliff Notes version. Champagne anyone?

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....