Aspen Mountain, CO, Starts Work for New Lift and Terrain Expansion Aspen Skiing Co. has started prep work for their new Pandora terrain expansion on Aspen Mountain. Crews have begun logging trees for the new lift line and a construction road. The new lift won’t be built until the Summer of 2023. Related: Aspen Mountain, CO: Expansion Into Pandora Advances to Next Phases The expanded area will add 153 acres of […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 10, 2022 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn Inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Lindsey Vonn, the most successful female U.S. skier of all time, has been inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. Vonn, along with eight others, will be inducted on June 24, 2022, at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, CO. In her career, Vonn competed in the 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2018 Olympics. She […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 7, 2022 0 Comments
Homewood Mountain, CA, Continues Plan to Move to Members-Only Model As previously reported, Homewood Mountain is continuing its plan to move to a members-only model. Over the last decade, the number of season pass holders has dropped from 2,800 in 2012, to 1,800 last season. The 35% drop is in addition to a 40% overall drop in skier visits. The reason for the dip is directly related to the traffic […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 7, 2022 0 Comments
What Are Your Chances of Dying While Skiing or Snowboarding? Everything we do in life involves a risk. Some risks are greater than others. Even simple daily activities, like getting out of bed, walking down a set of stairs, or driving, expose us to personal harm. Related: Risk Taking in Extreme Sports | Why Do We Do Things That Could Kill or Injure Us? There are a multitude of ways […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 6, 2022 1 Comment
Colorado Passes Daylight Savings Time Bill That Could Impact Ski Area Operations With the recent passing of HB-1297, Colorado has joined the list of states waiting to make daylight savings time (DST) year-round. Related: Daylight Savings Could Be Permanent in Utah by 2023—What Does that Mean for the Ski Industry? Two things would need to happen before permanent daylight savings time would be enacted. The federal government would have to pass the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 6, 2022 1 Comment
How To Build Your Ultimate Ski Quiver When you first get hooked on skiing, you probably only own one pair of skis or even rent them. As you progress, you eventually buy something more advanced. You quickly notice how completely different one ski can feel from another. Related: You Have A Ski Quiver, Should You Have A Boot Quiver Too? This is why many advanced skiers often […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 2, 2022 7 Comments
These Smart Goggles Look to Transform Your Snow Experience These innovative snow goggles from REKKIE are designed to keep entertaining and important information within easy glancing distance. The goal is to totally change mountain safety, navigation, and communication. The goggles have a transparent, integrated Heads-Up Display (HUD) that shows your speed, elevation, and where your friends are on the mountain in real-time. With these goggles, you can: Keep track […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 31, 2022 2 Comments
Heli-Biking is Back at Whistler, BC, This Summer with a New Backcountry Trail Heli-biking may not be as popular as heli-skiing, but the concept is similar. Both use a helicopter to transport yourself, and your gear, into the remote alpine backcountry for a gravity-inspired adventure. Some may remember a few years ago when heli-biking in Whistler was becoming popular. Unfortunately, these excursions were on unsanctioned trails. They were forced to shut down operations […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 27, 2022 1 Comment
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