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Mark Kuligoski

Top 5 Highest Ski Resort Base Areas in the U.S.

Ever wonder why the Rockies tend to have some of the best skiing in the world? Colorado dominates both base elevation and summit elevation at resorts in the USA. High elevation doesnโ€™t necessarily mean the most annual snowfall, but they manage to keep a consistent snowpack due to the elevation. If you bank on consistency when planning a trip, here […]

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Mark Kuligoski | June 19, 2024
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Top 5 ‘Little’ Colleges to Attend for Skiing and Riding

Large colleges arenโ€™t for everyone, so letโ€™s talk about five smaller ones with great skiing and riding (we went over the five best large colleges to attend in a previous article). A significant part about smaller colleges is that they can be found in smaller resort areas that donโ€™t boast the same size of crowds as the larger ones. Here […]

Mark Kuligoski | September 1, 2023
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Talks Begin For Connector Lift Between Smugglers Notch Resort and Stowe Mountain Resort, VT

Smugglers Notch Resort is an independently owned mountain located north of Vail-owned Stowe Mountain Resort. A path on the top of Sterling Mountain spans approximately 2,600 feet and separates the top of the Sterling lift on Smugg’s side and the top of Sensation Quad on Stowesโ€™ Spruce Peak. Off this walkable path are the โ€˜Birthday Bowlsโ€™ which have endless amounts […]

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Mark Kuligoski | July 10, 2023
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The 5 Best ‘Big’ U.S. Colleges to Attend for Skiing and Riding

There are plenty of great colleges in the US, but ones located near ski resorts should jump to the top of the list for any skier or rider. Considering the location, distance, and number of ski resorts in the area, the top five are in no specific order.ย  The University of Vermont – Burlington, Vermont The University of Vermont is […]

Mark Kuligoski | June 5, 2023
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Each State’s Largest Vertical Drop By Ski Area

Is hitting every mountain with the largest vertical drop in each state on your ski and ride bucket list? Well, it should be! Check out the list below to start developing your itinerary. Cloudmont Ski & Golf Resort – Mentone, Alabama Vertical Drop – 150โ€™ Alyeska Resort – Girdwood, Alaska Vertical Drop – 2,500โ€™ Arizona Snowbowl – Flagstaff, Arizona Vertical […]

Mark Kuligoski | May 26, 2023
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Magic Mountain, VT, and Its Infamous Red Chair

Fixed grip, double, red chairs, most people shudder at the sounds of a slow, old school double lift but growing up outside of the golden triangle (Stratton, Bromley, and Magic) in southern Vermont, Magic Mountain, VT, is a soulful haven. The late 1990s and early 2000s seemed to be the precipice of snowboarding culture in Vermont. This is where my […]

Mark Kuligoski | May 23, 2023
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