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 5, 2025 0 Comments
Beyond Carbon Neutral: How American Ski Resorts Are Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions In an ever-changing world of combating climate change, some ski resorts are leading the sustainability charge. Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico was the first North American resort to go carbon neutral in 2021, and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado did it soon after, also going carbon neutral in 2023, just under two years ahead of its 2025 goal. Going carbon […] Brains Jake Benton | January 3, 2025 0 Comments
Best Types of Snow for Skiing and Riding So, what type of snow is the best to ski or ride on? This is somewhat of a loaded question; at the end of the day, it comes down to personal preference. Many locations regularly experience the full spectrum of snow consistencies throughout the course of a winter season. Snow conditions can change from day to day, and even hour […] Brains James Pulfer | December 30, 2024 2 Comments
The 9 Longest Mountain Ranges in the Americas If you love snow, you naturally love mountains. Luckily, America boasts some of the most stunning and diverse mountain ranges on the planet, stretching from the icy reaches of the Arctic to the rugged peaks of Patagonia. These towering landscapes are more than just breathtaking views;Â they are vital ecosystems, cultural icons, and playgrounds for skiers and snowboarders. Related: Did You […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 30, 2024 0 Comments
Top 15 Resorts With the Best Chance of Catching a Powder Day in North America Let’s be real: for many serious skiers and snowboarders, the sport is all about riding powder. Whenever the conditions are lining up with a winter weather advisory, it’s time to call in sick or do whatever you can to make it to the mountain. Powder days are sacred and should not be wasted. The definition of a powder day is when the […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 28, 2024 1 Comment
Top 9 Ski Resorts with the Best Snow Quality in North America We all remember the best runs we’ve had in our lifetime, and they likely all involved deep, light powder. It is evident that at the pinnacle of the ski or snowboarding experience, snow quality often steals the spotlight. Thankfully, North America has no shortfall of ski resorts that offer up some of the finest snow quality around. Good snow quality […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 25, 2024 1 Comment
The 5 Best Books for Beginner Skiers Getting started with skiing can feel like facing a daunting counterculture. As a lifelong skier, I experienced a similar feeling to when I first got into surfing, where all I could think about was the core locals who might sock me in the face and leave me to get pounded by wave after wave. But as I got more experience […] Brains Quintin Mills | December 21, 2024 0 Comments
These are the Oldest Aerial Trams in North America That are Still in Use for Skiing Aerial Trams are an incredible marvel of engineering wonder. These mega machines can move large crowds to impossible destinations with ease. Aerial tramways were originally utilized in North America to transport mining ore from precarious locations to mills that refined the precious metals. It wasn’t long until they began to use these tools to shuttle people uphill which gave way to […] Industry News James Pulfer | December 16, 2024 2 Comments
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