Snowboard or Ski Guardsman Pass

If you want to escape the crowds and get in some nice powder, then a hike up Guardsman Pass is well worth the effort. To reach the trail, park on the side streets just below the gates to avoid the no parking signs and keep your tires just on the road to avoid getting stuck.

When you pack up your gear, try to keep the layers in your pack so you don't get too hot on the hike up. Once on your way up the options are either hike up the twisting road to the top or you can post-hole a straight line up through the powder (snowshoes or a splitboard can change that).

The great thing about hiking is you decide how many runs you want. And more importantly, afterward, you know you earned it.