All the Latest Updates on Locals’ Plan to Purchase Mt. Bachelor, OR [Updated December 11, 2024] On August 22, 2024, POWDR Corporation announced it wasย selling Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, Vermont, to local pass holders, as well as three other resorts, includingย Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, which it has owned since 2001 and is the largest ski resort in the Pacific Northwest. Shortly after the announcement, a local group, now called Mount Bachelor Community Inc. (MBCI), emerged to […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
The World’s First 100% Aluminum Skis are Here and the Benefits are Substantial Ski design has undergone a remarkable evolution, from early hickory planks to the advanced composite technologies of today. The latest innovation, however, comes in the form of skis milled entirely from aerospace-grade aluminum. This shift, spearheaded by Metal1 Skis Corporation (M1 Skis), represents a radical departure from traditional ski construction and a leap forward in performance, durability, and sustainability. Related: […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 9, 2024 6 Comments
The 9 Most Affordable Ski Towns in America If you are looking for a mountain getaway, it is no secret that ski towns can be pretty spendy. From lodging, lift tickets, dining, and more, the cost can add up significantly. Thankfully, Upgraded Points has published its latest report on the most affordable ski towns. The study looked at a list of 50 of the most popular ski towns […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Best Places in the World to Heli-Ski Heli-skiing is considered the ultimate ski experience and is on many die-hard skiers and snowboarders’ bucket lists. As adventure seekers of this exhilarating sport search for the ultimate snow-laden escapades, the worldโs best heli-ski operators rise as the gatekeepers to this unparalleled alpine experience. Related: 7 Bucket List Experiences Every North American Skier Should Check Off Each individual will have […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 9, 2024 0 Comments
Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are North Americaโs Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of December 8 โ 17, 2024 Itโs always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list of resorts will be the deepest over the next week and beyond.ย The forecast comes fromย OpenSnowโs Top Forecastsย for the next 10 […] Weather Brent Thomas | December 7, 2024 0 Comments
Sunskiโs New Category 4 Sunglasses Are the Newest Essential Gear for the Backcountry As a California company founded by two best friends who are avid skiers, Sunski is on a mission to make the best sunglasses on earth for outdoor recreation. Founded in 2012 with a dream of inspiring the community to live in balance with nature, Sunski is fighting climate change while emphasizing respect for the planet, the importance of basking in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
Industry Legend Klaus Obermeyer Just Turned 105 and He Looks Better Than Ever “The longer you ski, the longer you live” is the motto of Klaus Obermeyer, a legend in the skiing world who embodies both the pioneering spirit and the heartfelt passion that defines the sport. Related: German Skiing Pioneer Klaus Obermeyer Celebrates His 100th Year of Skiing Born in Oberstaufen, Germany, on December 2, 1919, Obermeyer recently celebrated his 105th birthday, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 5, 2024 0 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 that the South can’t handle snow. Pretty much all the southern states, from Texas to Florida,ย will shut down at even the smallest amount of snow. This mostly […] Brains Brent Thomas | December 5, 2024 0 Comments