Fourth of July 2011 | Mountain magazine

The Cushing Crossing is a traditional end of season event at Squaw Valley. Photo by Tom O'Neill

Stylish outfits helped skiers stand out in the crowd at Snowbird. Photo by Powder Shots

Despite lingering snow, bike season has been underway at Mammoth since June. Photo courtesy of Mammoth Mountain

Skiers and riders of all ages got in the holiday spirit at Arapahoe Basin. Photo by Leigh Hierholzer/Arapahoe Basin

Snow may be scarce on the East Coast, but singletrack is thriving at Killington. Photo by Chandler Burgess

One skier dared to bare almost all at Snowbird. Photo by Powder Shots

The vibe was "no shirt, no problem" at A-Basin. Photo by Leigh Hierholzer/Arapahoe Basin

Squaw Valley brought summer fun to the ski slopes. Photo by Keoki Flagg

Skiers at Mt. Bachelor in Oregon enjoyed blue skies, high temps, and soft snow. Photo courtesy of Mt. Bachelor

Mammoth was open for mountain biking, skiing, and snowboarding over the Fourth of July weekend. Photo courtesy of Mammoth Mountain

The red, white, and blue were well represented on the slopes of Mammoth. Photo courtesy of Mammoth Mountain