The 5 Western Ski Towns With The Worst Traffic There are few worse feelings than when peak amounts of stoke abruptly vanish as visions of first chair and untouched bowls are replaced with the harsh red of braking tail lights stretched out as far as the eye can see. The euphoria of heading to ski resorts is muted by the dread of highway traffic where you and thousands of […] Brains Jared Roberts | January 29, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Countries With the Most Ski Resorts This list is for those itching to know just how many ski resorts one could ski in any of these top countries. Spoiler alert… it’d take a long time to hit all of these. Today’s list will provide enough nerdy facts for the next trivia night, because why else would anyone know that France has 199 ski resorts? To clarify […] Brains Luke Guilford | January 29, 2024 0 Comments
The Undisputed First Rule of Skiing and Snowboarding What’s the first rule of skiing and snowboarding? Do they even have rules? That is a question we asked our readers to see the consensus. We got over 400 responses with answers ranging from practical to comical. First and foremost, many answers were directly from the skier responsibility code, which was updated in 2022 to include three additional codes. Also […] Brains Brent Thomas | January 29, 2024 3 Comments
The Most Luxurious Ski Lifts Across the Globe We all like to feel special every now and then. While sliding on snow already feels special enough to most of us, some may want to experience something truly luxurious. In the ski resort world, it’s no secret that Europe has some of the best amenities, however, it’s worth mentioning the best of the Americas and Japan, too, for wherever […] Brains Spencer Davies | January 29, 2024 0 Comments
Big Snow Can Also Bring Big Problems: Snow Immersion Suffocation Brought to you by Ski California Powder days are great, one of the many reasons we ski and ride. Whether it’s 6” or 16”, cutting fresh tracks and taking face shots make everything worthwhile. The rare storms, where we count snowfall in feet, not inches, will have us talking about it for years. Remember that storm in Feb 2023… Related: VIDEO: […] Brains SnowBrains | January 18, 2024 3 Comments
How Much Snow Does it Take to Cancel School Where You Live? We all love a snow day. Especially kids if the snow causes school to be canceled. This map shows the amount of snow it takes to close down schools. The bottom line is the south can’t handle snow. Pretty much all the southern states from Texas to Florida will shut down at even the smallest amount of snow. This mostly […] Brains Brent Thomas | January 15, 2024 0 Comments
How To Prevent Ski Injuries With The Canadian Olympic Team’s Method Written by Steve Carver Winter sports enthusiasts face a high risk of injuries, especially in activities like skiing and snowboarding. The thrill of speed, unpredictable weather conditions, and challenging terrains can lead to some serious accidents. There are an average of 2.8 injuries for every 1,000 days skied, with knee-related injuries standing out as the most prevalent. The risks are […] Brains Guest Author | December 22, 2023 0 Comments
Snow Farming in California and Utah: A Missed Opportunity? Consistent snowfall year after year, especially in the early season, can be unpredictable as many of us unfortunately know. For myself and all of the Lake Tahoe region, we experienced record-breaking snow during the 2022/23 season that started strong in early November and did not let up until May. This season, as resorts around the area pushed back opening days […] Industry News John Cunningham | December 20, 2023 1 Comment
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