Ski Towns Dominate the Most Expensive Housing in the U.S. with Jackson, WY, #2 and Breckenridge, CO, #3 Everyone has a different definition when it comes to living in the ideal city, town, or village. According to the 2020 census, approximately 60% of the US population does not live in a big city. Cities with a population of over 50,000 represent 4% of all incorporated places and house the other 40%. However, the town and country lifestyle, often […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 4, 2023 0 Comments
The 7 Biggest Ski Resorts in North America That Are Not Part of Epic or Ikon Whether you like it or not, 20 of the biggest 25 ski resorts in North America are on either the Epic Pass or Ikon Pass. However, in the world of skiing and snowboarding, enthusiasts often seek adventure beyond the boundaries of these popular locations. The true contrarian knows that the biggest isn’t always the best, but if size does matter, […] Brains Brent Thomas | October 2, 2023 2 Comments
7 Activities to Get Kids Ready for Ski Season It is always around this time of year during the fall that skiers and snowboarders start thinking about getting into shape for the upcoming season. Besides simply doing some squats and lunges, there is no shortage of workout plans and exercise routines out there for you to get your body in mid-season form. Related: Want to Get in Shape for […] Brains Brent Thomas | October 2, 2023 0 Comments
New ‘Double Blue’ Run Classification Added to Trail Map at Big Sky Resort, MT Big Sky Resort recently unveiled its trail map for the upcoming season which included some noteworthy changes. The most exciting was the upgraded Lone Peak Tram, but another significant change was the introduction of a new “double blue” terrain rating to denote an advanced intermediate run. Big Sky is well known for having impressive terrain variety across its massive 5,850-acre […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
Is This the Best Deal Out There for a European Ski Vacation? A European ski vacation is something special. Beautiful mountains, huge ski regions, and deep ski culture abound. Not only that, but skiing is relatively affordable compared to the U.S. Now, a lesser-known ski resort in central Europe is taking it to another level. Jasna Ski Resort in Slovakia has gained attention for being an incredibly affordable option for a European […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2023 0 Comments
The New Streaming Service That Highlights Independent Ski and Snowboard Films Independent outdoor films are the heart and soul of the ski and snowboard industry. The community thrives on the large amount of beautiful and passionate cinematic content that is produced every year. Unfortunately, much of the material is largely unpaid. Airtime Streaming is a new streaming service that will launch in October with the goal of changing that. The new […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2023 0 Comments
The Palmer Snowfield on Mt. Hood, OR, is All but Gone Summer skiing and riding on the Palmer Snowfield at Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood is a tradition for many. When many resorts are starting to shut down their operations for the season, Timberline is just opening the Palmer lift, which gives guests access to high alpine skiing well into the summer. This gives Timberline the prestigious recognition of having the longest […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 25, 2023 0 Comments
Closest Ski Area to Denver, CO, Sold to Holding Company Back in 2016, Echo Mountain, CO, was saved from the brink of extinction by the company Burwell Enterprises. The previous owners had filed for bankruptcy and the future of the ski area was in jeopardy. Over the last seven years, Burwell has built and grown the area into what it is today. Now the area has announced it is being […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 22, 2023 0 Comments
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