The 9 Most ‘Instagrammed’ Ski Resorts in the U.S. The natural beauty of ski resorts makes them prime candidates for Instagram-worthy pictures. I know my feed is mostly all pictures and videos of epic lines, powder, and snow-covered mountains. When you’re at a ski resort it’s hard to not get a shot that is suitable for “the Gram.” But what resorts get Instagrammed the most? We have the answer […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 9, 2023 1 Comment
This Partnership Offers Campervan Rentals as a New Way to Discover Indy Pass Resorts Indy Pass recently announced a new partnership that makes visiting their 120+ ski areas a little easier. In collaboration with Native Campervans, they are offering a special package for Indy Pass holders to experience van life and hit the wide-open road in search of uncrowded slopes. The deal comes with exclusive savings on campervan rentals loaded with bonus miles, a […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 6, 2023 0 Comments
Against Skiing? Some People Just Don’t Get it Recently a writer for The Atlantic wrote an opinion piece titled “Against Skiing.” As you may guess the author wanted to tell the world how the beloved winter pastime is not for everyone, especially her. She claims, “the thing about skiing is, I hate it,” and also admits, “I would rather be at home doing literally anything else.” Everyone is […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 23, 2022 3 Comments
This is the Highest Restaurant in North America, and You Can Only Get to it on Skis It is usually pretty intense whenever you do anything above 12,000 feet. Skiing, mountain climbing, and other extreme sports come to mind. However, guests at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area can enjoy a nice meal. Il Rifugio is the restaurant sitting 12,456 feet above sea level and is claimed to be the “highest elevation restaurant in North America.” The name means […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 19, 2022 0 Comments
The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability There were 473 ski areas in the United States that operated during the 2022-23 season. In 1970, there were over 1,000. Over the last 10 years, the number has fluctuated mostly in the 470 range. Some new resorts have opened, some have closed, and even others have re-opened. Of the 473 ski areas that operated last season, 103 of those […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 15, 2022 4 Comments
Brundage Mountain Resort, ID, is 100% Open The recent snowfall and great conditions across the western U.S. have many resorts excited for a great season. More terrain is opening up every day and Brundage Mountain Resort is the first ski area in Idaho to be 100% open. They have been open full-time, seven days a week since December 2. That’s right, all lifts and all 68 named […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 14, 2022 0 Comments
The Most Unforgettable Ski Trail Names Everybody has their favorite ski run. The one that given the right conditions delivers incredible satisfaction. But what about the trail that stands out just on the name alone? We asked our followers “What’s the weirdest ski trail name you’ve come across?” Below is just a sample of some of their answers. We tried to categorize them as best we […] Laughs Brent Thomas | December 14, 2022 15 Comments
The Top 9 Resorts in the U.S. for Seniors According to the National Ski Area Association (NSAA), the median age of snow sports participants has been gradually increasing. Additionally, over 16% of all participants are now seniors. These seniors are proving that there is no age limit for winter fun, and you don’t have to fly south when the weather turns cold. Related: German Skiing Pioneer Klaus Obermeyer Celebrates […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 12, 2022 0 Comments
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