The Best Ski Resorts on The Powder Highway The Powder Highway is nothing less than a powder junkie’s utopia. This 680-mile road meanders through the interior of British Columbia’s Kootenay Rockies, offering up a wealth of diverse terrain covered in legendary, ultra deep powder. The eight Alpine ski resorts along this famed highway are accessible, yet still remote enough, to keep the lift lines short, fresh tracks a […] Robin Azer | October 19, 2017 4 Comments
Backcountry Ski Touring in Patagonia: Top 7 Reasons to Explore Patagonia Backcountry Ski Touring in Patagonia is increasingly becoming a top ski destination and with good reason: widely varied terrain, great snow conditions and a unique local culture. Located in the southern region of South America, Patagonia is home to the famed Andes Mountains. After the Himalayas, they are the second highest mountain range in the world. To make the most of a backcountry trip […] Featured Article Robin Azer | August 4, 2017 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort: Alaska’s Only Lift-Accessed Downhill Bike Park [sponsored by Alyeska Resort] (Girwood, AK) Alaska’s only lift-accessed downhill mountain bike park is set to open Friday, June, 9, at Alyeska Resort. In operation for the past six years, the trails have been continuously upgraded to include a diversity of terrain options for all abilites. From road, to single track, to man-made features, the park offers a great mix […] Featured Article Robin Azer | June 13, 2017 0 Comments
Swiss Ski Guide & Family’s 17-Year Odyssey – Skiing, Climbing,Sailing: Exploring Climate Change 17-year Global Odyssey: Dario Schwoerer, a Swiss climatologist and international ski-and-mountain guide (UIAGM), has dedicated his life to studying the effects of climate change. Together with his wife, Sabine, and their five children, they have been circumnavigating the globe on a 50-foot sailboat for the past 17 years. Their mission is to inspire students and communities to protect the environment and preserve […] Featured Article Robin Azer | May 4, 2017 0 Comments
Longest Ski Seasons in North America As winter turns into spring, many mountain enthusiasts begin to wonder where they can go to still ride the snow. Land use and wildlife restrictions force some resorts to close early, regardless of how much snow is still on the slopes. For the rest, several factors dictate how long they can keep the lifts turning: snowfall accumulation (base), ongoing weather […] Robin Azer | April 28, 2017 10 Comments
Copper Mountain Resort, CO Capital Improvements: New High Speed Quad Chairlift and Alpine Coaster [Sponsored by Copper Mountain] Copper Mountain recently announced plans to implement several multi-million dollar improvements to the resort. Included are a new Kokomo Express high-speed quad, gated lift pass technology and the installation of the longest alpine coaster in North America. Once the ski season winds down, construction will begin in earnest to ensure these enhancements are completed quickly. “It’s […] Industry News Robin Azer | April 7, 2017 0 Comments
Grand Targhee’s Closing Week Events and Festivities (Sponsored by Grand Targhee) Grand Targhee: The “Powder King of Wyoming” enjoyed an impressive 457″ inches of snowfall so far this season, with more in the forecast for the upcoming week. But like the saying goes, all good things must come to an end and the end of the ski season at Grand Targhee is set for April 16, 2017. Prior […] Industry News Robin Azer | April 6, 2017 0 Comments
Grand Targhee: 2017/18 Ski Pass and Summer Bike Park Passes Now on Sale [this article is sponsored by Grand Targhee] Grand Targhee: 2017/18 ski pass and summer bike park passes are now available. Located in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Alta, Wyoming, Grand Targhee is home to year-round mountain excitement. A bonus of jumping on the Season Pass early is the ability to ski FREE the rest of the 2016/17 season. With 458″ to […] Industry News Robin Azer | April 5, 2017 0 Comments
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