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
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