British Columbia & Alberta 2020-2021 Season Closing Dates It’s that time of year – as the warm temperatures begin to roll in, it is also that time when we need to unfortunately say goodbye to skiing for the summer months. For some resorts in western Canada, that may only be a week away, and for others you may still have two months of skiing to get in. Whatever […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 29, 2021 3 Comments
New Terrain Expansion at Marmot Basin, AB After two previous attempts to open the same area back in 2003 and 2008, Marmot Basin in Alberta, Canada, has finally been successful in expanding its terrain by 25 acres to offer even more high-alpine terrain off the top of Marmot Peak. The new terrain, which has always been considered in-bounds for Marmot Basin but always blocked off, has been […] Industry News Liam Abbott | March 29, 2021 0 Comments
That Time Porsche Made A Ski Bike Many may not even be familiar with what a ski bike is, but it is pretty self-explanatory – it’s a bike with skis instead of wheels. The alternative method to getting down the slopes has been around for decades, although it has never really taken off. But back in 1970, the car company Porsche partnered with the manufacturer Arova in […] Liam Abbott | March 25, 2021 0 Comments
Brain Post: What Are Snow Ghosts? You have probably seen them at the top of mountains while skiing. Snow ghosts can be trees, buildings, or any other structure that is completely covered in snow. They look like they have been frozen in time by the blistering cold, and when you are up in the mountains by yourself, they will make you feel like you are in […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 25, 2021 0 Comments
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
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