Montana Ski Area Under Threat From Wildfire Bear Paw Ski Bowl, a small independent ski hill located in Havre, Montana, is under threat by a major wildfire burning on Mount Baldy. Located on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, it’s moving quickly toward Beaver Creek Park. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson reported the fire to the Havre Daily News yesterday afternoon. Hill County DES Coordinator Amanda Frickel told the […] Fire Nick DeRiso | September 8, 2022 0 Comments
Vail Mountain, CO, Striving for its Earliest Opening Day Ever Vail Mountain is striving for its earliest Opening Day ever this upcoming 22/23 winter season, slated for November 11, 2022 (Veterans Day). If all goes to plan, they will beat last year’s November 12 record by one day, one of the earliest Opening Days in decades. The resort will rely on Mother Nature and upgrades made to its state-of-the-art snowmaking […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | September 7, 2022 1 Comment
Town of Park City, UT, Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council The Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau (PCCVB) has just been announced as the newest member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The addition comes after PCCVCB has completed its draft of Utah’s first community-based Sustainable Tourism Plan, aiming to be a premier US ski area for eco-friendly ski tourism. Joining the GSTC helps position PCCVB to […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | September 7, 2022 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Installing 4 New Tower Fan Snow Guns Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (Colorado) will install four new tower fan snow guns on the Lower High Noon trail this upcoming season. The High Noon trail is a mellow intermediate run on the front side of A-Bay, taking skiers and riders from the top of the Black Mountain Express lift to the Base Lodge. A fun cruiser run, High Noon […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | September 2, 2022 0 Comments
Bluebird Backcountry, CO, Now Offering Overnight Accommodations New for the 2022/2023 season, Bluebird Backcountry is excited to announce they will offer on-site, overnight accommodations at their one-of-a-kind ski area. Lodging will now be an option Wednesday through Sunday all season long, permitting availability. Talk about a ski-in, ski-out experience. Related: Bluebird Backcountry, CO, Partners with A-Basin, Powderhorn, Sunlight Skiers and riders can spend the night, choosing from […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022 0 Comments
New ‘Ski Express’ Overnight Train to Austrian Resorts Launches This Winter An exciting new way to get to the slopes from The Netherlands will be launched this upcoming winter. TUI’s ‘Ski Express’ will depart from Amsterdam every weekend this ski season, dropping off snow sports enthusiasts at some of Austria’s largest ski resorts. The new overnight train will take passengers from Holland’s capital city directly to the doorstep of the Eastern […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022 5 Comments
Town of Vail, CO, to Receive $1.8 Million Grant for Clean Transit Vail Transit will reach a significant milestone in its goal to transition to a 100% clean energy fleet by 2032. The Town of Vail is set to receive a $1.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration, as part of its program to improve clean transit in rural areas. The funds will help purchase a pair of battery-operated electric shuttle […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022 0 Comments
Brain Post: Does Higher Altitude Make You Fart More? Have you ever felt extra gassy while on a flight or during a hike? I recently completed an overnight trek and summited the second highest peak in Guatemala, Acatenango. At the top, we would witness incredible views and the active Volcán de Fuego erupt. It turned out that the volcano wouldn’t be the only thing erupting that night. Sharing a […] Brains Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022 0 Comments
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