Copper Mountain, CO Bringing “Feel Good Fridays” to the Mountains [sponsored by Copper Mountain] Copper Mountain, CO, is bringing Feel Good Fridays to the mountains. Save big money (up to $65!) off lift tickets and help out two great non-profits in one fell swoop. On select Fridays throughout the season, skiers/riders can purchase *online lift tickets for only $85, with $5 from every sale going to the High Fives Foundation […] Featured Article Robin Azer | January 25, 2018 0 Comments
Squaw Alpine’s ‘App Lap Slapdown’ Contest [sponsored by Squaw Alpine] The ‘App Lap Slapdown’ Contest is all part of the new leaderboard function added to the Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows mobile app. Simply stated, the contest entails: The Most Vertical Feet Skied/Ridden The Most Lifts Ridden All In January 2018 The ‘App Lap Slapdown’ Contest is a friendly competition between skiers/riders to determine who will […] Industry News Robin Azer | January 19, 2018 0 Comments
Play Like A Champion | Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA Parks + Halfpipe [sponsored by Sierra-at-Tahoe] Sierra-at-Tahoe: How legit are the terrain parks and halfpipe at Sierra-at-Tahoe? Enough so to serve as the stomping grounds to many a world-class athlete. From groms to Olympians, Sierra-at-Tahoe’s terrain parks and halfpipe allow every level of park enthusiast to hone their craft. Carefully curated and painstakingly maintained, the parks have even earned a Top 10 ranking by […] Olympics Robin Azer | January 12, 2018 2 Comments
Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA Season Recap 2016/17 | 255″ of Snow in January Alone… [sponsored by Sierra-at-Tahoe] Sierra-at-Tahoe enjoyed one powder cycle after another last season. By season’s end, the resort had received over 625 inches of snow, with an awe-inspiring 50+ powder days. January alone saw nearly 22 feet of snow! 2016/17 saw 625″ of snowfall! Yes, it was a mighty good year for Sierra-at-Tahoe. There were plenty of highlights to choose from […] Featured Article Robin Azer | January 3, 2018 1 Comment
What’s New For 2017-18 at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows: [sponsored by Squaw Alpine] Fresh off of last year’s record-breaking snowfall, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows is unveiling new additions this season, both on and off the slopes. Located in North Lake Tahoe, Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows was “Voted ‘Best Ski Resort’ in North America for the 3rd year in a row by USA Today and 10Best Readers’ Choice. The […] Industry News Robin Azer | January 2, 2018 4 Comments
Interview with Sam Cohen | Spine Skiing in AK (he’ll explain what “Elbow Steep” means) [sponsored by SCOTT] SCOTT Freeski athlete, Sam Cohen, knows a thing or two about skiing spines in Alaska. Since his first trip in 2012, Sam has been exploring and touring the mountains there every year. Last spring, Sam had the opportunity to spend three weeks scoping lines and backcountry camping in the region, as seen in the video – Peak […] Featured Article Robin Azer | December 20, 2017 0 Comments
“We Were the Original Ski Bums” | Ski Industry Shows Gratitude to United States Military The United States Military and the ski industry have a long, illustrious history: beginning with the 10th Mountain Division during WWll and the boom to the ski industry that followed, to the handful of military bases that provide training in mountain capabilities today. The original men who were a part of the 10th Mountain Division all had one thing in […] Robin Azer | November 10, 2017 1 Comment
Top 7 Resorts for The Best Freeride Terrain in Canada (Sponsored By: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort) Designed by Mother Nautre, freeride terrain is the freedom to go big – down rugged ungroomed steeps, chock-full of cliffs, crevices, and chutes. Those who seek it share a passion for adventure and an insatiable desire to stomp epic lines. There is no shortage of get-after it terrain in the Great White North, but some […] Featured Article Robin Azer | November 8, 2017 0 Comments