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Brent Thomas

Skier, mountain biker, and fitness enthusiast.

The 2023/24 Premier Season Pass at Crystal Mountain, WA, Costs an Astonishing $3,799

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Season passes for the 2023/24 season at Crystal Mountain, WA, are on sale now. There are a variety of pass options that allow individuals to customize their experience. This includes midweek-only options, unlimited Ikon Pass access, and parking privileges. Related: Looking for Unlimited Demos? The Quiver Pass at Crystal Mountain, WA, Might Be Just What You Need However, the most […]

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Brent Thomas | March 20, 2023
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Mt. Bachelor, OR, Trip Report: Storm Skiing Powder and Blue Skies Back to Back

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Trip Report for March 10-11, 2023 Every time I go to Central Oregon it’s a good time. This excursion was no exception. I had plans to ski Mt Bachelor for two days. With friends on Friday, then with family on Saturday. The forecast was calling for big snow on Friday, then sun on Saturday. Could it line up any better? […]

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Brent Thomas | March 13, 2023
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Kai Jones Injured in Jackson Hole, WY, Backcountry and Extracted by Search and Rescue Teams

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16-year-old Professional skier Kai Jones  announced on his Instagram account that he was injured in the Jackson Hole Backcountry on March 7. Related: [VIDEO] Kai Jones: 2022 Skier of the Year Nominated Segment He was seven miles deep into the backcountry and dropped a natural cliff feature that had a hard landing. The landing caused his tibia tubercles to break […]

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Brent Thomas | March 9, 2023
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The Top 9 Resorts for Tree Skiing in North America

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As you near the top of your chairlift ride, you undoubtedly start to think about what run you will go down. Do you want to rip a groomer? Find some untracked powder? Or maybe burn your quads on the moguls? But if you want an added challenge, perhaps it’s time for a tree run. Related: The 9 Best Independently Owned […]

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Brent Thomas | March 6, 2023
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Town of Vail, CO, Loses $50,000 in Revenue in 6 Hours When Parking System Fails

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Parking at Vail Mountain, CO, on busy days can be troublesome. This offseason, the town worked on solutions to make it better. Related: Vail Mountain, CO, Weighs Options to Improve Parking Experience, Including Dynamic Pricing Unfortunately, this ultimately ended up in rate increases and pass changes. But on Saturday, February 4, skiers and riders were pleasantly surprised when they received […]

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Brent Thomas | February 22, 2023
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Trip Report: Montana and Idaho – Cat Skiing in the Northern Rockies

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Trip Report from February 7-12, 2023 Whenever you book a cat skiing trip you hope and pray that the conditions will align perfectly.  I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Montana On Monday, February 6, we drove the 10 hours from home in Oregon to Whitefish, MT, and settled in.  I wasn’t cat skiing until Wednesday, so the next morning […]

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Brent Thomas | February 16, 2023
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Manhattan, NY, Man Skis over 61,000 Vertical Feet Right Outside New York City

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Recent news about skiers and riders covering over 100,000 vertical feet in one day has inspired many, especially an incredible 125,000-foot day. Until now, these feats took place at big mountain western U.S. resorts. But how much vertical could be skied in one day at a small east coast resort just two hours outside New York City? That’s exactly what […]

Brent Thomas | February 16, 2023
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Top 5 Snowiest Towns in the US This Season

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If you live in a ski town, it’s probably for obvious reasons. You love the winter, and skiing or riding is your life. Living close to a ski area often means that the snow on the ski area will also fall in town. Below are the snowiest towns and how much snow they received this season. Also included are nearby […]

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Brent Thomas | February 7, 2023
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