The Different Types Of Snow Conditions That We Experience On The Mountain It’s funny the names we have given for the variety of different snow conditions that exist on the mountain. For many of us, we like to describe the snow conditions we face as skiers and snowboarders as things we come in contact with day to day. We describe the snow conditions at times as types of food and often give the snow descriptive […] Brian Werner | December 17, 2024 38 Comments
The Men in Black: A Day in the Life of a Lift Mechanic Lift maintenance is one of the most critical operational departments in the ski industry. The men in black, referred to because of their typically all-black uniforms, are responsible for some of the most significant projects on the mountain. From maintaining the lifts so we can get up the mountain safely to compliance with state and federal inspection requirements, these men […] Brian Werner | October 12, 2022 0 Comments
The Top 11 Biggest Ski Resorts In North America Do you believe in the saying “The Bigger, The Better?” Well, if you do, here is a list of the top 11 biggest resorts in North America you should visit. Related: The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth This list will surely change as ski resorts begin to merge and develop. Many resorts are building new lifts and gondolas to […] Industry News Brian Werner | November 6, 2020 7 Comments
Death By Selfie: Why Selfies Are Turning Deadly While we huck ourselves off of cliffs, jumps, and cornices, during the ski season a simple selfie doesn’t seem like something that we should worry too much about, but what might surprise you is that selfie deaths are becoming more and more common. This is because people are so focused on getting the perfect photo of themselves that they forget […] Industry News Brian Werner | July 3, 2020 1 Comment
Mountain Safety: Know The Code, It’s Your Responsibility Ski collisions are far too common on the mountain. If you are involved in a collision with another skier, the law states that you must stay at the scene of the accident and that you can be financially responsible for any injuries that occur, or even criminally charged as a result of the collision. For many of us, skiing and […] Brian Werner | January 26, 2019 1 Comment
Are Cell Phones The Future For Lift Tickets In The Ski Industry? No one likes waiting in long lines to purchase lift tickets, but new technology that is being tested by Serre Chevalier Ski Resort in France is considering making your phone your lift ticket. This is an awesome idea! I think one of the worst things about getting to a ski resort on a deep powder day is waiting in that […] Gear Brian Werner | January 18, 2019 5 Comments
Wyoming’s National Elk Refuge | 24,700 Acres Of Protected Land The National Elk Refuge is a must see the next time you’re in Jackson, Wyoming. One of the largest elk herd sanctuaries in the world is located North of the town of Jackson. The 24,700 acres of protected lands provides a safe haven for elk from the harsh winter conditions of Yellowstone National Park. The National Elk Refuge was created to […] Brian Werner | January 11, 2019 0 Comments
Silverton Mountain: North America’s Highest Ski Area Are you looking for some of the best high alpine skiing in the world? Silverton Mountain is home to the highest ski area peak in North America. Reaching 13,487 feet above sea level, Silverton Mountain offers high altitude lovers some of the best alpine skiing and riding in the world. With an average of over 400 inches of annual snowfall […] Brian Werner | January 11, 2019 0 Comments
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