The 9 Best Resorts for Snowboarders in the U.S. There is no shortage of lists for the best overall ski resorts. These lists tend to be general and are based on a number of common factors. This list is different as it will cover the best resorts specifically for snowboarders. But what makes a resort great for snowboarders? First and foremost, plentiful amounts of powder. Of course, that is […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 4, 2023 1 Comment
Deer Valley, UT, Plans Major Redevelopment of its Snow Park Base Area Big things continue to be in the plans at Deer Valley. Earlier this year, the resort announced plans for a massive expansion that would more than double its size. Related: Alterra Mountain Company Announces Major Expansion of Deer Valley Resort, UT – Ski Area Adding 16 New Lifts & Doubling in Size Now the resort is planning a groundbreaking public-private […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Best Places in the World to Heli-Ski Heli-skiing is considered the ultimate ski experience and is on many die-hard skiers and snowboarders’ bucket lists. As adventure seekers of this exhilarating sport search for the ultimate snow-laden escapades, the world’s best heli-ski operators rise as the gatekeepers to this unparalleled alpine experience. Related: 7 Bucket List Experiences Every North American Skier Should Check Off Each individual will have […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 1, 2023 0 Comments
How The Secret Formula for Managing Ski Resort Crowds Could Soon Be Revealed Last season saw a record number of skier visits in the US. This marked the second straight year of record numbers, indicating the demand for outdoor recreation is strong. However, some may wonder if this is a good thing, because although the number of ski resorts in operation also grew, oftentimes visitors had to navigate overcrowded slopes. Many resorts try […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 28, 2023 0 Comments
Homewood Mountain, CA, Moves Away from Member-Only Model and Plans Major Upgrades Homewood Mountain, located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, has announced it will stay open to the public after all. It had previously announced plans to move to a semi-private model, and only sell season passes to members due to a 35% drop in season pass sales and a 40% overall drop in skier visits over the last decade. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 17, 2023 0 Comments
The New Canyons Village Parking Garage Will Completely Transform Park City Mountain Resort, UT A new parking garage at Canyons Village, which is pending approval to be built, looks like it will completely revitalize the guest arrival experience at Park City Mountain Resort. The new multi-level garage would consolidate and replace the available spaces in multiple surface lots throughout Canyons Village into a single covered facility. It will have multiple entrances to expedite the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 15, 2023 1 Comment
The 9 Best Ski Resorts in North America According to the Wall Street Journal Regarding lists of the “Best Ski Resorts,” each one is slightly different depending on how the results were determined. Some are based on surveys, others on professional opinion, and even others based on scientific data. The Wall Street Journal falls into the latter category as they are typically not thought of as a ski industry source. Its primary purpose is to […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 13, 2023 0 Comments
Magic Mountain, VT, Trolls Other Pay-To-Park Resorts with Sarcastic Social Media Posts Parking fees and reservations are becoming more and more common among ski areas across the nation. The policies are designed to limit demand, encourage carpooling, and help with overcrowding. In the last month, there have been a few resorts that have updated their fees and reservations for parking, including Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming; Solitude, Utah; Palisades Tahoe, California; and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 13, 2023 0 Comments
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