There’s Still an Astonishing 8 Feet of Snow on the Ground at Alta, UT When you set a snowfall record of over 900 inches for the season, you must wonder how long it will stick around. Related: [VIDEO] All the Snow Records Utah Ski Areas Broke Last Season At Alta, the answer is well into summer, as they still measure over eight feet of snow under Devil’s Castle. See the update from Ski Utah […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 29, 2023 0 Comments
Solitude, UT, Calls Locals a “Threat” to its Business, Later Offers Clarification At its annual end-of-season Town Hall meeting, Solitude Mountain, UT, presented a PowerPoint presentation that labeled locals as a threat to its business. Related: [VIDEO] All The Snow Records Utah Ski Areas Broke Last Season The presentation was a five-year plan with a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis. Under “Threats: What could prevent us?”, it simply listed “Locals.” […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 29, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Most Challenging Ski Resorts in North America Some people love the steep and deep. The challenge of big vertical, black diamonds, moguls, cliffs, and glades. For advanced skiers looking for something formidable, this list of the most challenging resorts is for you. #9 Palisades Tahoe, CA Palisades Tahoe is known for its legendary terrain. Deep powder, steep chutes, and big bowls give advanced skiers plenty of challenge. […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 27, 2023 3 Comments
Against All Odds, the Mammoth Bike Park, CA, is Set to Open Friday, June 30 Mountain bikers in the Eastern Sierra can rejoice. The Mammoth Bike Park is set to open this Friday, June 30. In early May, after a historic snowfall season, it was unsure if they would be able to open at all due to too much snow. The Bike Park said they expected operations to be significantly delayed and limited this summer. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 26, 2023 0 Comments
Timberline Lodge, OR, Report: Ripping a Volcano on the Summer Solstice Report from Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Resort skiing in the northern hemisphere in June is a rare commodity; few do it better than Timberline. What a treat to head up there with my boys for some skiing on the first day of summer. It was the perfect cure for my withdrawals from not having skied in almost two months. Related: […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | June 22, 2023 0 Comments
I’m a Skier So I Hate Warm Weather. Can You Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer? We are well into June, and the summer solstice is right around the corner, signaling the start of the warm season. It is usually around this time of year that I feel the doldrums of summer set in — and summer has only just begun. I likely feel this way because ski season has long ended, there are no good […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 19, 2023 0 Comments
Internet Debate Resolved: How to Properly Buckle Your Ski Boots Your ski boots are arguably the most important piece of gear you own. An ill-fitting boot can make your ski day miserable. That is why it is often recommended that you should get custom-fitted boots if you plan to spend any significant time on the slopes. This ensures the fit will allow you maximum performance from your skis without losing […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 15, 2023 1 Comment
South Dakota Ski Area Set to Reopen as a Private Luxury Ski Community If the allure of a private ski community intrigues you then you may want to look into Deer Mountain Village. For the last two years, it has undergone a revitalization project to make it a truly undiscovered gem. Not only will you get the ultimate in private skiing, but it will have year-round activities like mountain biking, fishing, hiking, golf, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 14, 2023 1 Comment
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