Timberline Lodge, OR, Report: 4th of July Weekend Summer Skiing Vibes Report from Saturday, July 2nd, 2022. Skiing Timberline Lodge in the summer is just different. I know that may sound obvious, but it has a vibe like no other. The lifts start spinning at 7 am so you can get your turns in before the summer sun gets too hot. I pulled into the parking lot around 8:15 am. As […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | July 5, 2022 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Has Detonated Thousands of Pounds of Explosives While Building New Tram Big Sky Resort is continuing toward its 2025 Vision to transform the mountain experience. The resort has already upgraded many lifts and lodging options, increased snowmaking capabilities, increased village parking, and expanded the village learning area. They are currently working on transforming the tram experience on Lone Peak. Now that it has finally stopped snowing, they can start the construction […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 1, 2022 1 Comment
Which States Have the Most Lift Accessed Skiable Acres? Ski resorts will often boast about having the biggest vertical rise, the highest average snowfall, or the most skiable acres. Individual states can tout how many total ski areas are located in the state. Related: UPDATED: Which US State Has The Most Ski Resorts? But what states can say they have the most total skiable acres across all their resorts? […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 1, 2022 2 Comments
Two Pictures 104 Years Apart Show Disturbing Glacial Melt in Norway Global warming is taking its toll on the world’s glaciers. This could not be more drastically represented than by this side-by-side picture comparison. The original picture was taken in 1918. It shows such massive glaciers that you could barely see the impressive mountains behind them. In the second picture, it is the mountains that look massive. These photos show the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 30, 2022 1 Comment
Man Splits the Rear Wheel of his Bike in Half for a Head-Turning Result There are a lot of physics that go into riding a bike. There is the gyroscopic theory effect of the spinning wheels. Also, the external forces such as gravity, friction, and rolling resistance. But how about a simple math equation? Just normal bike math, like 0.5 x 2 = 1 wheel. That is what engineer Sergii Gordieiev made sound simple […] Cycle Brent Thomas | June 29, 2022 0 Comments
Tourism is Frustrating the Residents of Jackson Hole, WY Many world-class destinations struggle with the pros and cons of tourism. Credit: visitjacksonhole.com Tourism has many benefits. Money is pumped into the local economy, it brings jobs, and it can be some businesses’ livelihood. However, in a recent survey, residents in Teton County, Wyoming, indicated they are dissatisfied with tourism in the area. Some of the highest concerns were overcrowded […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 28, 2022 18 Comments
Patagonia Supports Choice, Will Pay Bail for Any Employee Arrested for Peaceful Abortion Protests Outdoor retailer Patagonia has long been known for activism. Many of their policies focus on positive social and environmental change. They also pledge 1% of sales to the preservation and restoration of the environment. In light of the Supreme Court overruling Roe v. Wade, no longer making an abortion a constitutional right, the company announced that they would pay bail […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 28, 2022 0 Comments
The 5 Best and Worst States for Climate Change Climate change is a hot topic for many. Not just skiers, but lawmakers and anyone concerned about our planet. But how does climate change affect us based on where we live? That is precisely what Wise Voter set out to answer. Wise Voter publishes information, insights, and tools to help people be informed in the modern age. They ranked each […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 23, 2022 2 Comments
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