Here’s What’s New at Colorado Ski Resorts This Season, Including Improvements, Upgrades, and Anniversaries The air is getting cooler, the trees are turning color, and ski season is around the corner. Every new season brings something different to the ski resorts. New lifts, expanded terrain, and upgraded facilities can all be celebrated. Below is a list of what will be new this season at Colorado ski resorts. Note that the list of resorts only […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2022 0 Comments
Every Fall a Giant Smiley Face of Trees Appears on this Hillside in Oregon If you are driving along highway 18 in northwest Oregon during the Autumn season, prepare to smile. Or rather be smiled at. This is where a giant smiley face of trees has been planted into the foothills of the coast range mountains. Related: Brain Post: Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? How did it get there? The timberland […] Brent Thomas | September 23, 2022 5 Comments
The Best Ski Resorts in the World for 2022 Skiresort.info has come out with its 2022 list of the best ski resorts worldwide. Skiresort.info is the world’s largest test portal for ski resorts. They use 18 metrics to test the resorts to determine which will reign supreme. The top criteria for evaluating the resorts include: Ski resort size Slope offering, variety of runs Lifts and cable cars quality and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 22, 2022 1 Comment
This Self-Closing, Two-Strap, Step-In Binding is What Snowboarders Have Been Waiting For For years snowboarders have had to deal with traditional two-strap bindings that are cumbersome and slow to get into. It has been a necessary evil that you must take extra time to tighten your strap bindings every time you get off the lift. This is even more annoying on a powder day while everyone else is poaching the fresh tracks. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 21, 2022 2 Comments
The Wealthiest Counties in the US Are Also Popular With Skiers and Snowboarders Home price trends have moved substantially over the last few years. Low inventory and high demand have led to a general rise in values. This has been especially true in areas typically only considered vacation home destinations. Related: Yale Professor Writes Book About How the Ultra-Wealthy are Ruining Jackson Hole, WY This trend has affected the wealthiest counties in America. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 20, 2022 0 Comments
Study Shows Refreezing the Poles is Highly Practical and Could Reverse Global Warming The north and south poles are critical to the planet’s climate. The mass amount of ice in both regions acts as the earth’s refrigerators to cool it. It is no secret that the ice is diminishing and threatening our planet. Some experts estimate that the Arctic is warming up to four times faster than the rest of the planet. This […] Weather Brent Thomas | September 18, 2022 3 Comments
Survey Finds Majority of Coloradans are Unhappy with the State’s Rapid Population Growth Since 1980, the population of Colorado has more than doubled. During this time more than 1,250 square miles of open space, natural habitat, and agricultural land has been turned into shopping malls, streets, housing, and other urban development. It has also strained wildlife and infrastructure as cities, roads, and highways are becoming more crowded. The same is true for parks, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 16, 2022 7 Comments
For $185,000 You Can Have an Exclusive Snowboarding Day with Shaun White at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Shaun White is undoubtedly the most decorated snowboarder in U.S. history. He has won three Olympic gold medals and holds the world record for the most X Games gold medals. For anyone who has ever dreamed of snowboarding with the Flying Tomato, now is your chance. Related: Shaun White Debuts New Snowboard to Launch Active Lifestyle Brand ‘Whitespace’ Caldera House, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 15, 2022 2 Comments