[OLYMPICS] Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Re-Cap: February 3rd – 7th The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics started the winter games off with a bang on Feb. 4th, 2022. With gorgeous designs from Ralph Lauren, Team USA looked strong, intimidating, and ready to win medals this year. Some of the preliminary events began on Thursday, Feb. 3rd. Events in the Alpine, Freestyle, Cross Country, and Snowboarding disciplines took place […] Olympics Haleigh Hafner | February 7, 2022 0 Comments
Want to See a New Slice of a Mountain? Check Out These 5 Independently Owned Ski Resorts This winter, large ski resorts owned by parent companies have been uber crowded. Because Vail resorts decided to decrease their season pass price by 20%, people from across the world flocked to the mountains. According to Vail Resorts’ annual report, the company sold 67% more epic passes in 2021 compared to 2020. Although it’s great to see so many people […] Haleigh Hafner | February 4, 2022 2 Comments
New Ultra-Safe Tyrolia Protector Bindings Set to Launch in Spring 2022 Coming in Spring 2022, Tyrolia plans to release the brand new Protector Attack Binding. The Tyrolia Protector Attack bindings are designed to give you a sleek look and keep your knees safe from any potential injuries. Tyrolia prides itself on providing its skiers with bindings that allow them to ski all parts of the mountain – from the bunny slopes […] Gear Review Haleigh Hafner | February 3, 2022 2 Comments
Sit-Ski X Games Champion Trevor Kennison: A Major Inspiration to All Trevor Kennison, a sit-skier from Winter Park, CO., made history last week at the X Games by being the first adaptive athlete ever to hit the big air jump. Kennison catapulted himself 90-feet from the lip of the jump, overshooting the landing by 10 feet. His jump electrified the X Games crowd, and he has garnered lots of well-deserved attention […] Haleigh Hafner | January 31, 2022 0 Comments
5 Books For Children to Read to Spark an Interest in Skiing Getting involved in a sport like skiing at such a young age encouraged me to participate in an activity outside of my comfort zone, make new friends, and gain self-confidence each time I was able to do a new run. If you have kids do not wait to get them involved in skiing. Some of my favorite memories from childhood […] Haleigh Hafner | January 25, 2022 1 Comment
Mammut Begins New Learn to Ski or Snowboard Scholarship Program Mammut wants to teach you how to ski! The retail brand is partnering with Copper Mountain, CO, to launch a brand new Learn to Ski or Ride Scholarship program. Nora Fierman, Mammut’s marketing manager, hopes that this scholarship program will break down the barriers that stand in between many people and the introduction to snow sports. This scholarship is a […] Haleigh Hafner | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
Snowboarder Collides With Moose at Park City Mountain Resort, UT A snowboarder was hospitalized after crashing into a moose in Park City, UT, last Tuesday. Over one week later, the boarder is said to be recovering, according to KPCW News. The male snowboarder was knocked unconscious by the moose and immediately examined by Park City Ski Patrol. After an initial screening, ski patrol realized the snowboarder was suffering further complications, […] Haleigh Hafner | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
How To Choose The Best Ski Boot For You Have you been considering buying ski boots, but once you start doing deeper research, words like “flex” and “last” keep showing up way too often? Or the distinction between all-mountain and on-piste becomes too blurred to tell a difference? The ski boot purchasing decision can be a daunting mission, and seeking help is nothing to shy away from. The first […] Haleigh Hafner | January 19, 2022 0 Comments
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