Man Sues Bass Pro Shops for $5 Million Over $12 Pair of Socks A Missouri man is suing Bass Pro Shops for $5 million for not honoring their lifetime guarantee on a pair of socks. The RedHead Lifetime Guarantee All-Purpose Wool Socks are the product in question. The Bass Pro Shops website currently states that the product has either been removed or is no longer for sale. The socks sold for $11.99. Another […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 25, 2022 0 Comments
Where in the World Are All the Ski Resorts? There are over 6,000 ski resorts in the world. Some skiers and snowboarders have been all over the world to explore them; however, many have only visited a few. This map visually represents where all the resorts are in the world. Take a look. Some Observations There is a ski resort on every continent except Antarctica. As expected, most ski […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 25, 2022 1 Comment
This Company Blends Together Van Life, Community Living, and Remote Working What happens when you combine Van Life, WeWork, and Co-Living into one? The answer is Kift. This new company uses vans as mobile bedrooms combined with a network of beautiful community houses. The houses are used for co-working, cooking, and connecting with other like-minded individuals. The idea is to reach economies of scale for a group of people who desire […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 22, 2022 2 Comments
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Impact Ski Manufacturing This winter could see some supply disruption for ski and snowboard retailers. This does not just have to do with the lingering supply chain problems caused by the pandemic. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is also a significant factor. Related: Killington Resort, VT Donates $20,000 to Ukraine Relief Efforts What does the conflict have to do with ski production? It is […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 22, 2022 1 Comment
Aliens at Alta? Nope, Just the Latest Avalanche Mitigation Technology With an average of 540 inches of the best snow on earth every year, Alta Ski Area constantly has avalanche mitigation on its mind. Now they are adopting the latest technology in avalanche safety and prevention. Alien-looking pods, called O’Bellx, are being installed on the mountain to be integrated into Alta’s network of avalanche control systems. They are a new […] Avalanche Brent Thomas | July 22, 2022 2 Comments
These are the 9 Worst States to Live In For 2022 The U.S. economy is in a state of flux. Worker shortages, historically high inflation, and social unrest are changing the dynamics of how people act and feel. The last couple of years has created greater mobility for work options, as well as a refocus on quality of life. Many Americans had to take a long hard look at what their […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 20, 2022 0 Comments
Forest Fires and Extreme Heat Are Wreaking Havoc in Europe A heatwave in Europe is causing widespread forest fires. Portugal, Spain, France, Greece, and Morocco are the countries most affected, but many parts of the eurozone are dealing with extreme conditions. Temperatures have reached 116°F in Portugal and 113°F in Spain. These temperatures have triggered wildfires that have forced thousands of people to evacuate. To make matters worse, the temperatures […] Fire Brent Thomas | July 19, 2022 1 Comment
These Are the 7 Cloudiest Cities in the U.S. Because You Can’t Have Snow Without Clouds For snow to form you need moisture, freezing temperatures, and clouds. Tiny ice crystals in the clouds stick together to become snowflakes. To honor the clouds, below is a list of the seven cloudiest cities in the U.S. with a population of over 100,000. This data is from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “Cloudy” defined Cloudiness is split […] Weather Brent Thomas | July 18, 2022 4 Comments
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