Membership to the Rebranded Windham Mountain Club, NY, Will Cost $200,000 Earlier, in 2023, the Windham Mountain Club, New York, located two hours north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, proudly introduced its new name and presented exciting plans for the 2023/2024 ski season and beyond. Formerly known as Windham Mountain, the resort unveiled its first master plan update, outlining a substantial investment of more than $70 million in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 27, 2023 4 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Offering Big Savings on Winter Vacations [Post updated 10/12/23: $400 Air Credit extended through Dec. 31] Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is a resort on many skiers’ and snowboarders’ bucket lists. It is easy to see why, with 2,500 acres of phenomenal terrain, incredible snow quality, and some of the most magnificent mountain views in the world. It also boasts one of the greatest continuous inbounds […] Featured Article Brent Thomas | December 27, 2023 0 Comments
Ex-Apple Engineer Builds Innovative Ski Poles That are Sure to Cause Envy As skiers and snowboarders, we love our gear. Even if we don’t need something we can’t help but drool at the newest skis, boards, boots, or outerwear. And we should, because quality, smart gear makes our days on the slopes that much better. Ski poles are a gear item that tend to be less glamorous than others, but that may […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 19, 2023 2 Comments
Mt. Hood Meadows, OR, Suspends Operations Due to Rain It has been a slow start to the ski season in the Pacific Northwest. It looked promising when two feet of snow fell on Mt. Hood at the beginning of December. However, that was quickly squashed by an atmospheric river that dropped over seven inches of rain. The rain decimated the snowpack, leaving the snow more brown than white. Another […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 13, 2023 0 Comments
Why You Should Save Ski Patrol’s Number in Your Phone When Visiting a Resort In a recent conversation with our readers, we asked the question “Do you put ski patrol’s number in your phone when at a resort, just in case?” The question sparked 120 comments and over 150 reactions with many good points brought up for discussion. Overwhelmingly the majority of responses were in favor of this practice. Many seasoned riders hadn’t ever […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 11, 2023 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Sets Record for Most Skiers and Riders Wearing Jeans Over the weekend, on December 9, 2023, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, set the record for the most people skiing or riding in jeans at one time. The final count of participants was 3,114 denim-clad guests, shattering the previous record of 102 that was set at The Remarkables Ski Area in New Zealand earlier this year. The conditions were […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 10, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Most Expensive Ski and Snowboard Lessons in North America When it comes to mastering the art of skiing and snowboarding, the pursuit of excellence often comes with a price tag that reflects exclusivity, expertise, and luxury. It is no secret that skiing and snowboarding are expensive sports. Most notable in recent years has been the excessive cost of a lift ticket. However, there is another cost associated with the […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 7, 2023 1 Comment
Private Utah Resort, Wasatch Peaks Ranch, Issued Temporary Restraining Order to Halt Construction and Sales Wasatch Peaks Ranch (WPR) is a 12,700-acre luxury private ski resort in Utah and has distinguished itself in ways no other ski resort can compete. It originally opened in the 2021/22 season for the ultra-wealthy and is just 35 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. It features 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, elevations ranging from 4,820 to 9,570 feet, private skiing, and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 5, 2023 0 Comments
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