Goldener Hirsch Hotel at Deer Valley Resort, UT, Introduces a New Ski Membership Program Deer Valley Resort, Utah, is known globally as one of the most high-end resorts, providing an unmatched luxury skiing experience. For those seeking an experience that takes luxury to another level, the Goldener Hirsch Hotel, part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, has introduced a new, exclusive membership-based program. This program offers its members a seamless and luxurious mountain experience from […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | February 16, 2024 0 Comments
Icelantic Skis to Host “Return To The Rocks” Festival & Giveaway On Friday, April 19, Icelantic Skis, a Colorado-based ski company, will be hosting a huge giveaway in celebration of their upcoming “Return to the Rocks” event, which will feature artists such as IceCube, The Game, Bone Thugs, Harmony, and Living Legends. The event plans to bring skiers and outdoorspeople together with music, art, and culture at the famous Red Rocks […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | February 14, 2024 0 Comments
Anchorage, AK, Receives Record-Breaking Snowfall The city of Anchorage, Alaska, has received more than 111 inches of snow so far this season, which is on track to beat its previous record of 134 inches. As of this week, this year has already been the seventh snowiest season on record, and there is a ton of time in the snow season, which makes it more than […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | February 13, 2024 0 Comments
Sun Valley, ID, Announces New Seattle Ridge Chairlift Project Sun Valley Resort, Idaho, plans to make some big new changes to its Seattle Ridge area on Bald Mountain. Beginning in April 2024, pending USFS approval, the resort will replace its Seattle Ridge Chairlift with a brand new detachable six-person Doppelmayr chairlift. Pete Sonntag, the Vice President and General Manager of Sun Valley Resort had this to say about the […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | February 2, 2024 1 Comment
Sleeping Giant Ski Area, WY, Won’t Open For 2023/2024 Season The weather across the United States this season has been well below average for most regions, specifically in Wyoming. Even though the forecast trends are looking like some large snowfall amounts could be in the forecast, Sleeping Giant Ski Area in Cody, Wyoming, has chosen not to open for the 2024 ski season due to the snow shortage. The resort […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Implements New Uphill Policy Monarch Mountain, Colorado, plans to implement changes to its uphill policy in order to improve safety for its guests and employees. The decision is intended to reduce accidents happening between people and heavy machinery on the mountain. Since the pandemic, the resort has seen a massive uptick in those skinning up the mountain. Related: An Insider’s Perspective to the Freeride […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
New Ice Grip Symbol For Winter Tires Using the proper tires is essential for safe driving in snowy conditions. In North America, determining if a tire is suitable for winter use can be challenging, if not impossible, and the new Ice Grip emblem seeks to address that. It shows that a tire has undergone testing to demonstrate safe levels of traction on bare ice when displayed on […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
Town of Vail, CO, Removes Speeds Bumps & Plans To Implement Additional Safety Measures The town of Vail, Colorado, has begun removing more than half of the recently built speed bumps in the Vail Village and Lionshead parking garages, a decision that will drastically change the infrastructure of local traffic and abort previous safety measures. An independent traffic engineer conducted a thorough examination, which came to the conclusion that the amount of bumps that […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | January 4, 2024 0 Comments