What’s New and Noteworthy @ These Great Canadian Ski Resorts for the 2019/2020 Season? Rest assured, if you choose to go skiing or riding in Canada, you will have a great time! But let’s take a minute to analyze what’s new for the 2019/2020 ski season at several of these destinations up North. I have compiled a list of several additions from our friends across the border, as well as some upcoming events they’re […] Industry News Chad Walker | November 22, 2019 0 Comments
The Ticket Wicket – Do You Wicket Your Ticket? Early on in the start of resort skiing, ski resorts across the country and around the world sold day passes, or lift tickets, to their customers in the same way that they still do today. The way they affixed them to skiers’ clothing in a visible manner has changed. In order for lift attendants, or “lifties,” to efficiently check them […] Industry News Chad Walker | November 15, 2019 1 Comment
H.A.P.E. – The Silent Killer In The Mountains You may think that slippery slopes, nasty falls, avalanches, wild animals, or gear malfunctions are the most dangerous things in the mountains, but you must beware of HAPE. This little, seemingly harmless acronym stands for High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, and that mouthful of words can kill you, literally. It’s the number one cause of death related to high altitude exposure. […] Chad Walker | November 7, 2019 1 Comment