Remember that Proposed 9-Mile Tunnel Under Vail, CO? If you have ever been to Vail, Colorado, you know that the I-70 runs right through it. This busy and especially loud highway runs directly through the middle of Vail, serving as both a divider and constant noise polluter to the people and guests that visit. Although it serves as an easy connection to the town and the resort that […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 22, 2021 2 Comments
Without Climate Change Mitigation, Scientists Now Predict Summer to Last 6-Months in the Northern Hemisphere by 2100 For some, it may come as no surprise. A new study from the American Geophysical Union shows that without any further climate change mitigation, summertime in the northern hemisphere could last up to six months by 2100. By analyzing climate data from 1952 to 2011, the research team observed that on average, summer grew from 78 to 95 days, winter […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 22, 2021 4 Comments
Aspen Ski Co. Struggles More Than Expected During Covid Having now been in the pandemic lifestyle for just over one year in the United States, many resorts are reflecting in agony over what the past year has brought them. Across the board, ski resorts have suffered, whether that be because of a decrease in tourism, reduced resort capacities, a bad start to the season, or all of the above. […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 16, 2021 2 Comments
Sundance Mountain Resort, UT Announces New Improvement Plans for Next Season Utah’s Sundance Mountain Resort, sold recently by American actor Robert Redford, has announced a new resort improvement plan that the new owner hopes will allow the resort to build upon Redford’s legacy. Related: Robert Redford Sells Sundance Mountain Resort, UT to Pair of Investment Firms The most notable upgrade is two new chairlifts; one to replace Rays lift with a […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 15, 2021 0 Comments
Bear Mountain, CA Report: Powder in March with Plenty of Untracked Terrain Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Friday, March 12th, 2021 Although Big Bear is typically known for its great terrain park, warm temperatures, and cloudless blue skies, today was a day that was a rare exception to this trend. Over the past 48 hours, Big Bear, including Bear Mountain, has seen a storm roll in, dropping over […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | March 13, 2021 2 Comments
$35,000,000 Ski-In-Ski-Out Chalet for Sale in Aspen, CO Aspen, Colorado is one of the most high-end and luxurious ski towns in the world. Therefore it should come as no surprise that 550 Aspen Alps Road, nicknamed The House on Little Nell, is now on the market for $35,000,000. Related: Top 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the World This mountain contemporary chalet is a 7,150 square foot, 4 bedroom, […] Liam Abbott | March 11, 2021 0 Comments
Woman Fights to Carry Service Dog on Ski Slopes As Claire Barnett says, “It has been a little but strictly enforced guideline in the ski industry.” The ban of service dogs at ski resorts across the United States is a common but understated rule. Related: Colorado Veteran Files Complaint Against Winter Park Resort for Not Allowing Her Service Dog to Ride Chairlift For people like Barnett, who has autism […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 11, 2021 10 Comments
Will the CDC’s Recommendation on Double Masking Affect Skiing? Around a month back, the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) made the recommendation that people should wear two masks in public compared to one. They recommended that one of the masks should be a surgical-grade mask with a cloth mask going on top. This week, the state of California joined the CDC in recommending that people wear two […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 10, 2021 3 Comments
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