Mary Jane, CO Report: 16 Inches for Closing Day Report From Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Mary Jane, CO The season ended with a bang at Mary Jane this weekend after a May storm dumped over a foot across Colorado and 16 inches at the Jane. Only a couple of Colorado ski areas were still turning lifts, with Mary Jane among them, and its closing day happened to be an […] Conditions Report Aunika Skogen | May 23, 2022 0 Comments
More Passes, More Potholes: Colorado’s Damaged Roads Colorado roads are known as some of the worst stretches of highway. After all the traffic Interstate 70 — the Gateway to the Rockies and many Colorado ski resorts — has faced this past season, the damage is being exposed. Colorado’s mountain roads have been put through the wringer this past season. With higher traffic rates due to increased tourism […] Brains Aunika Skogen | May 9, 2022 0 Comments
Steam Plumes Visible as Volcanic Activity Increases at Mt. Ruapehu Ski Resort, NZ Six weeks of raised seismic activity at New Zealand’s Mt. Ruapehu resulted in the strongest tremor in twenty years yesterday, sending plumes of steam into the air. Despite the increased activity, the volcano remains under a Level Two Alert. There will likely be no eruption or a minor eruption confined to the lake basin within the next four weeks. Over the […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | May 4, 2022 0 Comments
Former Vermont Ski Resort Owner Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail for Fraud Ariel Quiros, the former owner of Vermont ski resorts Jay Peak and Burke Mountain Resort, has been sentenced to serve five years in jail, ending Vermont’s longest ever fraud-related case. After nearly seven years, and multiple accounts of money laundering, Quiros agreed to a plea deal and will serve time. Quiros is set to begin his sentence on July 26th. […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | May 2, 2022 0 Comments
Ski Utah to Combat Climate Change by Becoming Climate Neutral Certified If there’s one thing that’s instrumental to the ski industry it’s snow. After this past season, it’s no secret that many mountainous regions have experienced warmer weather and less snow. In an effort to combat rising temps, companies like Ski Utah have decided to take action and work to become climate neutral. Ski Utah is a branch of the non-profit, […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 29, 2022 0 Comments
Why Reindeer in Finland Have Glowing Antlers While most reindeer don’t don a bright red nose, these Finnish reindeer do have glowing antlers. However, instead of using them to guide a sleigh through a blizzard, they alert drivers when they’re crossing the road. Finland is home to a massive population of over 200,000 reindeer. According to the Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute, at least 4,000 reindeer […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 29, 2022 2 Comments
Hatcher Pass, AK, Reopens After Closing in February After a series of mid-February storms, Hatcher Pass, located just outside of Palmer, Alaska, experienced at least four major avalanches during the storm that buried the road. A few additional smaller ones slid as well, adding to the debris. Since then the pass has been closed from Mile Marker 11, just past the Skeetawk ski area, all the way to […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 28, 2022 0 Comments
Ex-Ski Patroller Reaches Settlement With Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, After Being Let Go Almost exactly a year ago during the summer of 2021, Solitude made a few big changes, including hiring a new president and chief operating officer (COO), Amber Broadaway. With the staffing change, ski patrollers became hopeful it would also cause a review and improvement of working conditions for patrollers and employees at the resort. Kai Myers had been a patroller […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 27, 2022 1 Comment
7 of the Most Remote Ski Areas in the World Who doesn’t dream of epic lines, deep powder, and fewer crowds? With skiing becoming more popular, you may have to look further off the beaten path or major interstate. Here are seven unique remote ski areas to add to your bucket list. Lost Trail, Montana Lost Trail Ski Area is located in Sula Montana, just on the border of Montana […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 26, 2022 3 Comments
Wooden Skyscrapers: The Future of Architecture Norway’s third tallest skyscraper also has the most unique construction: it’s made completely out of wood. The building, known as Mjøstårnet – meaning tower of Mjosa – is located in Brumunddal, a small industrial Norwegian town that sits on the edge of Lake Mjosa. This small town is known for its role in the lumber industry, making it the perfect location to […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 21, 2022 5 Comments
The Quest to Revive an Abandoned Colorado Ski Area: Cuchara Mountain Park The lifts of a small deserted ski area, located among the slopes of the Sangre de Cristos of Southern Colorado, haven’t spun in nearly two decades. Cuchara closed its lifts over 20 years ago. Since then the abandoned resort has caught the attention of many different investors. Yet none have really attempted to revive the small resort that currently functions […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 20, 2022 2 Comments
New Zealand to Lift Travel Restrictions — Just in Time for Ski Season Two years ago when the coronavirus pandemic hit, New Zealand closed its borders to any foreign travel. Now the country has announced plans on lifting current restrictions on international travel. Just in time for the 2022 ski season. Related: Mt. Ruapehu Ski Resort, NZ, Threatened By Potential Volcanic Activity New Zealand was among the countries with the strictest policies when […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 19, 2022 1 Comment
Ruidoso, NM – Home of Ski Apache – On the Verge Of Destruction By Wildfire Around noon on April 12th, all hell broke loose in the quiet ski town of Ruidoso, NM – home to Ski Apache. A combination of high winds and low snowpack has consistently contributed to the ongoing megadrought much of the west is facing, creating the perfect storm for a raging wildfire to take hold of the community. Almost a week […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 16, 2022 1 Comment
It’s Pond Skimming Season: Here’s How to Set Yourself Up for Success Surf’s up, it’s pond skimming season! There’s no better way to rein in the end of the season than hucking yourself across a freezing pond of water. With multiple ways to have a successful pond skim, this event is guaranteed limitless fun. Whether your goal is to make it all the way to shore or appease the crowd with the […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 12, 2022 0 Comments
B.C. Local Has Skied Every Single Day This Season As ski season is coming to a close, it becomes a tradition to reminisce on all the highlights from throughout the season. This includes the best pow days, epic lines, and, most of all, how many days you were able to get out and enjoy making some turns. Among many avid skiers, the topic of how many days are spent […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 12, 2022 1 Comment
Feeling the Severe Economic Effects From the Sierra-At-Tahoe, CA, Caldor-Fire-Caused Season Closure Almost six months since the Caldor Fire ripped through El Dorado County, effects of its rampage are lingering far beyond the crisp forest. Sierra-at-Tahoe has spent the season rebuilding its lifts and cleaning up its devastated forest. Not only can the effects of the fire be seen physically, but also in the county’s economy, as many lost jobs and businesses […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 11, 2022 0 Comments
Alpine-X: Indoor Resorts That Make Skiing Accessible to Everyone Alpine-X is the future of snowsports and plans to make snowsports accessible to everyone. With plans to build over 20 indoor snowsport facilities, Alpine-X will make entry-level snowsports accessible to even those whose geographical location may normally prohibit early exposure to skiing and snowboarding. Alpine-X has plans to build all over the country, bringing snowsports to those who’ve never been […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 8, 2022 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces Season Pass Price Increase Aspen Skiing Co. just announced its Spring sale for 2022-2023 season passes. Like many resorts around the country, Aspen Skiing Co. has increased its season pass prices by about 8%. The Adult Premier Pass includes unlimited skiing at any of its four mountains, including Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk, and Aspen Snowmass. It can be purchased for $2,479 during this Spring […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 7, 2022 8 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY to Begin Employee Housing Construction Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced plans to begin construction of new employee housing. Being one of the largest employers in town—employing 600 people year-round and up to 1,900 during peak winter season—additional employee housing for the resort to offer to long-term and short-term employees will be beneficial. Plans include a combination of apartment-style units consisting of single, two, and […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 6, 2022 0 Comments
Aspen, CO, Introduces “Spider Sabich Day” in Honor of One of America’s Most Famous Ski Racers April 8th will be “Spider Sabich Day” in the Aspen Snowmass Village in honor of Spider Sabich. He’s arguably one of America’s most famous ski racers, yet many have never heard of him. Born in California, he grew up skiing Edelweiss, just outside of modern-day Sierra-at-Tahoe. Spider demolished the California race circuit and quickly moved his way up to the […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 5, 2022 0 Comments
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