Here is the Median Date for the First Measurable Snowfall of the Year in North America You know the saying “Winter is coming.” Perhaps there’s no better measure of this than the first snowfall of the year. Or maybe that means winter is already here. Either way, the first snowfall makes us start dreaming of powder days to come. The infographic above is from Brian Brettschneider (@Climatologist49 on Twitter). It shows the median date for the […] Weather Brent Thomas | September 14, 2022 0 Comments
The 9 Least Polluted States Who doesn’t want clean air and water? Not only do they make life more enjoyable, but they are vital to long-term health. U.S. World and News Reports used data from 2021 to rank states based on air and water quality, as well as pollution levels. Pollution was analyzed based on air and water emissions from industry and utilities. The data […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 14, 2022 0 Comments
Want to Get in Shape for Ski Season? Try the “Leg Blaster” Routine Preseason Conditioning Ski season will be here before you know it. You must be in top physical condition to maximize your enjoyment and performance on the mountain. But not just any condition; you need to be in ski shape specifically. The best way to get in ski shape is to go skiing. However, even if you’ve been mountain biking and surfing […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 13, 2022 0 Comments
Colorado Breaking Ground On $700 Million I-70 Project Near Floyd Hill Interstate 70 between Floyd Hill and the Veterans Memorial Tunnel in Colorado is one of the state’s most congested parts of the highway. Located about 13 miles west of Denver, it is one of the most notorious bottlenecks and can be even more gridlocked when winter weather hits and skiers and snowboarders are trying to get to the mountains. Five […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 9, 2022 1 Comment
The New iPhone 14 Will Have Satellite Emergency SOS Messaging Satellite Connectivity Apple announced at its iPhone 14 launch on Wednesday that the new phone will have a satellite connectivity feature called Emergency SOS via Satellite. The feature will allow owners to send text messages when they don’t have cellular coverage. This is a massive win for the backcountry, off-road, and trail-riding community, as well as anyone who finds themselves off […] Backcountry Brent Thomas | September 9, 2022 0 Comments
Mt Rainier, WA, Appears to Be Venting. Will it Erupt Soon? On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Mt. Rainer, WA, appeared to be venting steam from near its summit of 14,411 feet. Mt. Rainier appears to be venting. 🗻 @komonews currently has a call in with @MountRainierNPS to confirm. Stay tuned. #wawx #komonews pic.twitter.com/ln6TqZ4hlS — Kristin Clark (@KClarkWx) September 7, 2022 This was especially concerning considering the mountain is an active volcano. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 7, 2022 3 Comments
How Multi-Resort Season Passes Have Affected Single Lift Ticket Sales Season Pass Sales According to the NSAA, the 2021-22 ski season saw a significant uptick in season passes sold. It wasn’t just the two big players of Epic and Ikon either. Ski areas from big to small from all over the country saw an increase. Additionally, other major players have emerged in the multi-resort marketplace. Related: The Million Dollar Question […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 7, 2022 1 Comment
U.S. Army Announces New Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle for Arctic The U.S. Army has announced a new all-terrain vehicle for its changing needs in the Artic regions. The vehicle is called the Beowulf and is designed to excel in ice, deep snow, rocky terrain, marshes, mud, sand, lakes, and extremely cold conditions. Versatility is the best word that describes the vehicle. It has two segments that are joined in the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 6, 2022 2 Comments
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