Lake Tahoe, CA, Grapples with Worker Shortages and Lack of Affordable Housing It is no secret that Lake Tahoe is a desirable place to live. The beautiful mountains and lakes combined with world-class recreational opportunities mean it checks all the boxes for adventurers. All the boxes except for one: housing. The housing problem in ski towns, in general, is well known, but the Sierra seems especially bleak. Around Lake Tahoe, medium home […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 18, 2022 4 Comments
Another Reason for Moving to a Ski Town: Better Chance of Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse Moving to a ski town has its obvious benefits, but it also might give you a better chance of surviving a zombie uprising. That’s right—you can never be too prepared. Lawn Love used the CDC’s Zombie Preparedness 101 guide to rank the 200 largest U.S. cities when it comes to surviving a zombie apocalypse. Several ski cities located within a […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 17, 2022 0 Comments
Tahoe Woman Sets Fastest Known Time for 173-Mile Tahoe Rim Trail Amber Weibel is one of the best endurance runners in the Tahoe area; earlier this month, she proved it. Weibel completed the 173-mile Tahoe Rim Trail in a fastest known time (FKT) for a woman of 49 hours, 39 minutes, and 03 seconds. What made it even more impressive was she completed it unsupported, meaning she did not have any […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 16, 2022 6 Comments
Unusual Meteor Creates Loud Boom, Rattling Utah and Idaho View this post on Instagram A post shared by Snowbasin Resort (@snowbasinresort) A loud boom heard in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho on Saturday morning has been confirmed as a meteor by the National Weather Service (NWS). The boom was so loud it shook homes and alarmed many in the surrounding area. The webcam at Snowbasin Resort caught […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 15, 2022 0 Comments
Skiing vs. Snowboarding Experience Comparison: Which One Wins? There will always be comparisons between skiing and snowboarding. Which one is easiest to learn? Which is hardest to master? One thing we know for sure though is no matter how you ride on the snow, it is super enjoyable. But do skiers or snowboarders have a better experience based on their chosen discipline? I will try to answer that […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 15, 2022 3 Comments
National Ability Center (NAC) Starts Construction on New Headquarters in Park City, UT People of all ability levels should be able to enjoy the mountains just like everybody else. That is exactly what the National Ability Center (NAC) strives for. Now, after more than seven years of preparation, the NAC has broken ground on a new mountain center at the base of Park City Mountain, UT. The two-story, 9,400-square-foot facility, will be a […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 15, 2022 0 Comments
Year-Round Ski Resort Opens in Ukraine Despite Ongoing War Oftentimes the best way to deal with hardship is to do something that makes you happy. That is exactly what Emily Resort in western Ukraine is doing. Earlier this summer it opened a new 365-day-a-year ski resort. The opening comes during the country’s ongoing war with Russia. In the summer, riders will slide down the runs on dry slope technology […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 11, 2022 2 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Raise Employee Wages by Generous 7.5% In response to record inflation, Taos Ski Valley Inc. (TSV Inc.) will raise employee wages by an impressive 7.5%. TSV Inc. is one of the largest employers in the county and the raise is an altruistic effort to provide its employees with a living wage. The ski resort uses MIT’s living wage calculator to guide them in setting wages that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 11, 2022 0 Comments
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