The 9 Best SUVs for Driving in the Snow I remember 25 years ago if you wanted a four-wheel drive (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle, you had to have either a Subaru, Audi, or pickup truck. Now nearly every automaker produces a highly respectable AWD/4WD option. Combine that with a set of badass snow tires and you are going to be unstoppable 95% of the time in the […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 5, 2023 2 Comments
Every State’s Record Snow Year According to Their Ski Areas 2023 will go down as one of the overall snowiest ski seasons ever. An incredible 18 resorts set snowfall records. But what year and at what resort holds the record for each state? See below for the answer. The list is sorted in ascending order by total snowfall. States not included are lacking records. West Virginia – 1981 Snowshoe Ski […] Brains Brent Thomas | May 24, 2023 4 Comments
Woman Snowboards Again After Losing Both Legs in On-Slope Accident Lexie Bader was 15 years old when she suffered a life-changing snowboarding accident. She was traveling approximately 20 mph and hit a tree. She broke her ankle, but it never quite healed correctly. Over the next nine years, she would have around 30 surgeries performed on it. Lexie was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) as if the previous […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 22, 2023 0 Comments
Alaska Grants Preliminary Approval for New Valdez Ski Resort That Would Be Largest in the State Many people believe the best skiing and snowboarding in the world is in Alaska. The massive mountains, abundant snowfall, and expansive terrain are just a few reasons why. However, the number of actual lift-accessed ski areas is limited. Using snowmobiles and alpine touring are common ways to access the spacious area. Or you can pay for one of the many […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 11, 2023 1 Comment
California Statewide Snowpack is Over 300% of Average It is no secret that the winter of 2022/23 will go down in history as one of the best ever. 18 resorts throughout the western United States set snowfall records, many of them in California. Related: A Photo Tour of the Buried Houses of Mammoth Lakes, CA | Spring 2023 The banner year continues to leave a lasting impression as […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 9, 2023 0 Comments
Jackson, WY, Breaks Record for Average Single-Family Home Sale Price of Nearly $5 Million Jackson, WY, is no doubt a desirable place to live. The abundance of activities and the area’s natural beauty certainly creates the demand to live there. Skiing, mountain biking, hiking, white water rafting, and multiple national parks are only part of the allure. The demand has been so high lately that for the first quarter of 2023, the average sale […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 9, 2023 0 Comments
Mammoth Bike Park, CA, May Not Open This Summer Due to Too Much Snow Mammoth Mountain, CA, had a record snowfall year. 709 inches fell at the main lodge, and the current base depth is 180 inches. The conditions are set up to give them the best spring skiing ever, and they plan to continue operations until at least the end of July. Related: Is the Peak 98 the Ultimate Spring Ski? This is […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 3, 2023 0 Comments
Is the Peak 98 the Ultimate Spring Ski? Spring can be the most magical time of the season for skiers. The snowpack is deep, the days are longer, and bluebird days are plentiful. This year, with record snowfall in many areas of the West, it is proving to be one of the best late seasons ever. Many resorts are extending operations well into May and some even into […] Featured Article Brent Thomas | May 1, 2023 0 Comments
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