Ski Resorts Continuing With Upgrades While Others Put Them on Hold This summer there is no lack of news surrounding ski resort upgrades. Not all of the news is good, as some resorts are putting a hold on their upgrade plans for the moment due to the economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that shut down ski areas in mid-March 2020. Related: Steamboat Resort, CO Receives Preliminary Approval for Major […] Industry News Ryan Flynn | July 21, 2020 6 Comments
Promising COVID-19 Vaccine Moves Closer to Final Testing A promising vaccine for the Coronavirus is showing that it may give immune systems the needed boost to fight off the virus. Last Tuesday, The New England Journal of Medicine announced that the mRNA-1273 vaccine is showing promise and will move to a 30,000-person study. Related: Drug Used by Climbers to Enhance Performance Could be COVID-19 Breakthrough We’ve Been Searching […] Ryan Flynn | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Parts of Banff National Park Closed Due to Wolves Approaching Cars and Entering Tents Wolves are generally solitary animals and do not interact with humans often. This narrative has shifted in Canada’s Banff National Parks where “bold” wolf behavior is being seen. That’s right, wolves approaching cars and even entering tents has forced officials to put closures and warnings in place for all in the region. Related: Camper Bitten by Wolf in Rare Attack […] Ryan Flynn | July 17, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Cannabis Sales Hit Record High in May Recreational cannabis has been legal in the state of Colorado since 2014. It was the first state to legalize recreational marijuana. In 6 years, sales have never been higher than this past May where they reached more than $192 million. Related: Colorado Governor Signs Bill to Mass-Pardon Minor Marijuana Convictions At the beginning of the pandemic, Colorado was expected to […] Ryan Flynn | July 15, 2020 0 Comments
4th of July Fireworks Helped Produce Worst SoCal Air Quality in Over a Decade Even though it was illegal to set off fireworks in many parts of California during the 4th of July, it did not stop many in Southern California this year. The use of both legal and illegal fireworks produced some of the worst air quality in over a decade for the region. Related: Lake Tahoe Trashed by July 4th Revellers The […] Ryan Flynn | July 15, 2020 2 Comments
The Ultimate Triathlon: Climb Everest, Swim The English Channel, Bike Across the U.S. Triathlons are hard enough as they were originally designed. Per the International Olympic Guidelines, a triathlon consists of a 0.93-mile swim, 24.8 miles on a bike, and 6.2 miles of running. Rob Lea decided that he wanted to blow that out of the water by changing the stakes. His plan was to climb Mount Everest, swim across the English Channel, […] Ryan Flynn | July 10, 2020 0 Comments
Trip Report: Breckenridge, CO – Skiing 4th of July Bowl The top of Peak 10 at Breckenridge, CO, commonly referred to as the 4th of July Bowl, is a great place to get away from the masses during the 4th of July. For the past 3 years, I have made the pilgrimage from town to the top for some summer skiing instead of spending my time in town. Related: VIDEO: […] Trip Report Ryan Flynn | July 10, 2020 1 Comment
Heli Introduces First of its Kind Heli-Skiing Season Pass | Unlimited Heli-Skiing for $100,000 Like myself, those who ski or snowboard dream about the chance to go to a heli-skiing. Unfortunately, most of us do not have the resources available to pay for these adventures. A subset of a rich sport, helicopters are for the uber-rich and not the average skier. Uncertainty revolving around next winter’s season might draw the attention of those with […] Industry News Ryan Flynn | July 9, 2020 0 Comments
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