Epicenter of Historic 6.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Morocco Located Near Popular Ski Resort Last week the North African country of Morocco had its most powerful earthquake in over 100 years. The 6.8-magnitude quake originated about 45 miles southwest of the popular tourist and economic hub city of Marrakech. The aftermath is still unfolding, but so far over 2,500 people have been reported dead, with another 2,500 injured. The epicenter was located in the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 12, 2023 0 Comments
Locals Criticize Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, for Plan to Make Expert Terrain Easier As a world-class ski destination, people from all over the world come to visit Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR). Part of the allure is the resort is known for being one of the most challenging ski areas in the country. Testing your fortitude on the naturally steep, cliff-studded slopes provides a challenge many advanced skiers long for. Now the resort […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 8, 2023 0 Comments
[Book Review] ‘Oh, the Mountains You’ll Ski!’ By Dr. Chutes No doubt you’ve heard of the famous Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You’ll Go! It is a classic book that talks to the young (or old) about what life is like and what you can expect as you get older. It provides advice on how to move through both good and challenging experiences. I have two copies in my […] Book Review Brent Thomas | September 7, 2023 0 Comments
Striking Comparison Pictures of Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Show Just How Much the Glacier has Diminished Skiing and riding on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb are a summer tradition. Multiple summer glacier camps are offered there every year, including freestyle and race camps. This year the camps ran from June 10 to July 16. However, a recent Instagram post from professional freeskiing legend Mike Douglas shows two pictures portraying the glacier hasn’t held up well […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 6, 2023 1 Comment
Impressive Grand Teton Skywalk Opens at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY As if there weren’t already enough activities and attractions at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, now there is one more. The Grand Teton Skywalk experience, which opened on September 1st, is an all-new viewing platform at the top of Rendezvous Mountain. It offers breathtaking views of the Tetons, the ski resort, and the valley below. Related: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 5, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Fastest Growing Sports in America are Mostly Snowsports The number of Americans who participate in some type of sport or fitness has increased for five years in a row. Last year 77.6% of Americans over the age of six participated in at least one activity. This doesn’t come as a huge surprise as many know the pandemic induced many people to get outside and engage in new activities. But […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 5, 2023 2 Comments
Bear Mountain and Snow Summit, CA, Look to Combine and Form 1 Ski Area with Interconnecting Lifts Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are both part of Alterra-owned Big Bear Mountain Resort. The twin properties are located just two miles apart and offer a variety of diverse activities and events, to go along with skiing and snowboarding. Both are under evaluation by the U.S. Forest Service on a plan to connect the two resorts. This would be done […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 1, 2023 0 Comments
Lance Armstrong Sells Aspen, CO, Home for $17.5 Million Infamous former professional road racing cyclist Lance Armstrong is no longer a resident of Aspen. On August 25, 2023, he sold his home for $17,500,000, ending his 15-year span of being a local property owner. He has been living in Aspen full-time since 2018. The home located in a private cul-de-sac in Aspen’s coveted West End is architecturally significant and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 29, 2023 0 Comments
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