Remains of British Hiker Found High in the Italian Dolomites 6 Months After Going Missing The body of British Hiker Aziz Ziriat has been found in the Passo di Conca area deep in the Italian Dolomites near the town of Tione Di Trento. Ziriat, 36, went missing January 1 with friend and hiking companion Sam Harris, 35, both from London, England. The pair had been traveling from hut to hut (or rifugi as they are […] Hiking Joseph Kaufmann | June 5, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Steepest Chairlifts in the United States Finding the steepest chairlifts in the United States might seem like a straightforward subject to calculate. In actuality, it is much more subjective than one might expect. Some chairlifts have extremely steep sections going over gorges and ravines, making it easy to think that they could be a top contender. However, more mellow and extended flat areas, which may go […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 3, 2025 2 Comments
How Vail Resorts’ Mt. Brighton Operates and Creates Snow in the Midwest Amid an Ever-Changing Climate Located in a metro area of nearly 5 million people and at an elevation of only 230 feet, Michigan’s Mt. Brighton might not initially sound like a destination resort. However, thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmaking abilities and varied terrain, Mt. Brighton operates successfully even under some of the most unpredictable weather conditions in the country. Since 1960, the well-known resort […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | December 11, 2024 1 Comment
5-Year-Old Boy Mauled by Mountain Lion in California California is a state known for its expansive and varied natural beauty. It is a place over 39 million people share with a vast array of wildlife from bears to elk to wolves and everything in between. With such a massive population, humans and animals are bound to come in contact with one another from time to time. Unfortunately for […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Resorts With Triple Black Diamond Trails Black diamond runs are challenging for even the most advanced skiers and riders, and a double black diamond will push those daring enough to their absolute limit. Many people may not be aware that a third, even more extreme option exists at a few resorts across North America—the elusive, sought-after, and intimidating triple black diamond. Related: What Separates a Double […] Joseph Kaufmann | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
The Top 5 Highest Elevation Hotels in the World Are you looking for an incredible vacation full of breathtaking views, or views that will quite literally take your breath away? Book a stay at any of these five ultra-high elevation hotels and prepare to take in unforgettable sights right out your window, all within the comfort of your room. Related: 5 Stars — The Highest-Rated Ski Resort in Every […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | August 12, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Ski Towns In North America With The Best Food After a long day of shredding the slopes, sometimes those overpriced chicken tenders and cardboard slices of pepperoni pizza at the mountainside cafeteria won’t cut it. Luckily enough, the appetite for a day of high-altitude escapades has created a robust and varied après scene across North America’s ski towns. From Pho to Foix Gras and Tacos to Tomahawk Steaks, we […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2024 0 Comments
Alaska Airlines to Add New Nonstop Flights to World Class Ski Destinations For Winter 2025 Dreaming of a getaway to the deep powder and bluebird skies of Vail but not wanting to sit for hours in the infamous I-70 traffic? Or would you prefer a quick hop over to the big mountains of British Columbia for a little international flair? Maybe a long weekend in Tahoe to try your luck at the tables after a […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 18, 2024 2 Comments
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