2021-22 Winter Opening Dates for Vermont Ski Areas Vermont has battled through Burlington’s second heatwave this year but is, fortunately, preparing to open for the 2021-2022 ski season. Ski areas in Vermont have released their opening dates for this anticipated season. Killington Killington, the biggest ski resort in Vermont, plans to open its doors around mid to late October. Of course, this date relies on the weather to […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 31, 2021 0 Comments
Austrian Ski Instructor Training Candidates Face Vaccine Mandate Snowsport instructors-in-training are being required to receive COVID-19 vaccinations in order to participate in the state ski instructor associations. This mandate is taking place in the federal states of Tyrol, Styria, Salzburg, Upper and Lower Austria, Carinthia, and Vienna. This mandate comes after new COVID-19 strains and mutants have begun to spread more rapidly. President of the Austrian Ski School Association, […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 30, 2021 0 Comments
The Grossest Food From Each Ski State Each state in the US has its very own culture including different traditions, events, and of course, food. Inevitably, with a wide variety of food options over the country, there are bound to be some questionable dishes. While treating yourself to a western vacation, it’s important to know what foods to stay clear of by knowing what is considered the […] Brains Breya Bergom | August 27, 2021 2 Comments
5 Fundamentals For New Alpine Ski Racers Eight years ago, I escalated my skiing experience from free-skiing to competitive alpine racing. Throughout the years, I have received many tips and tricks that have guided and improved my technique and strategy in the sport. Building off the basis of these five fundamentals, any athlete seriously considering the sport will drastically improve their technique and mindset. Related: 9 Less […] Brains Breya Bergom | August 25, 2021 0 Comments
Telluride Ski Resort Now Offering $25,000 Skiing Insurance Plan Included with This Year’s Lift Passes With around 470 total ski resorts in America, companies are striving to offer different proposals within passes. Telluride, located in Colorado, is promoting its new $25,000 insurance plan that is now offered to skiers, differing it from old methods and ways of competing hills. A startup insurance provider known as Spot has partnered up with Telluride to provide a unique […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 24, 2021 0 Comments
American National Parks are Offering Free Admission on August 25 for the 105th Anniversary of the National Park Service On August 25, 1916, former US President Woodrow Wilson enforced the National Park Service (NPS). In celebration of its 105th anniversary, the National Park Service is offering free admission to all of its sites on August 25. Related: New June Visitation Records Set at 7 National Parks All 423 parks will be open for this promotion, with in-person and virtual […] Breya Bergom | August 23, 2021 0 Comments
Denver’s Earliest Recorded Snowfall Only Two Weeks Away With the blisteringly hot summer we all just experienced, it’s hard to comprehend how early Denver’s earliest recorded snowfall was. On September 3rd, 1961, Denver, Colorado, received 4.2 inches of snow, according to 9NEWS. Typically, Denver experiences a maximum temperature between 74 and 81 degrees Fahrenheit in September, with the minimum temperature only falling between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, […] Weather Breya Bergom | August 19, 2021 0 Comments
After Being Closed Last Season, Searchmont Resort, Canada, Will Open With New Features This Winter Searchmont Resort in Ontario, Canada, will open for the 2021-2022 ski season after the country experienced strict lockdowns over the past year and a half. Because of the resort being closed last season due to COVID, Searchmont was able to make many improvements such as adding lifts, replacing equipment, and adding new trails. Related: The Unknown Private Ski Hill Craze […] Industry News Breya Bergom | August 18, 2021 0 Comments
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