Jack Kuenzle Sets Fastest Known Time Skiing Round-Trip from Chamonix to Mont Blanc, FR Jack Kuenzle is a prominent figure in the world of mountain running and endurance sports and is known for his record-breaking performances in various challenges. He has garnered attention for his remarkable speed and endurance in highly demanding terrains, often setting new records in events that test both physical and mental limits. On Wednesday, June 5, Kuenzle set another impressive […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 10, 2024 0 Comments
Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of June 9-18, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. As the season has come to a close in North America, we turn our attention to where the snow will be falling south of the equator. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is falling so you can live vicariously […] Weather Brent Thomas | June 9, 2024 0 Comments
5 Ways to Supercharge Your Skiing and Snowboarding Experience Are you ready to elevate your riding skills to the next level? Whether you’re a beginner aiming to carve down blue runs with confidence or an advanced skier looking to master double blacks, some specific strategies and actions can dramatically enhance your performance on the slopes. This guide isn’t your typical nuances of how to tweak your form to improve […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 7, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Company Reports Decrease in Skier Visits for 2023/24 Season The 2023/24 ski season saw 60.4 million people visit U.S. ski resorts. This was the fifth most ever recorded but was still 7.3% less than the record-setting 2022/23 season. Related: U.S. Ski Industry Reports Data from 2023-24 Season: 5th Best Overall Despite Weather Challenges Aspen Skiing Company (SkiCo), which owns a quartet of ski areas in Colorado that includes Aspen […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 5, 2024 0 Comments
The Ski Industry’s Chairlift Guru Has Now Visited Every Lift in North America If you ever want to know details about a chairlift, unquestionably the best resource is Liftblog.com. The site contains a giant database dedicated to the latest news, reviews, and updates about every ski chairlift, tramway, and gondola in North America. It provides detailed information on new lift installations, technological advancements, industry news, and the history of ski lifts. The blog […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 2, 2024 1 Comment
Schweitzer Mountain, ID, Postpones Capital Projects Due to Brutal Winter Schweitzer Mountain, Idaho, had some tough luck this year regarding the snow conditions. Low snow totals throughout December and the Christmas holiday period led to uncommonly limited operations. Then extreme cold over the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in January plagued visitors. It wasn’t even until mid-February that the Outback Bowl side of the mountain was opened. Given the challenges, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 2, 2024 0 Comments
9 Low-Cost Gift Ideas for the Father That Skis There is a fairly long list of required gear for skiing. For someone new to the sport, getting all the necessities can be a challenge. Once you have your setup, though, you can add some nice-to-have items. With Father’s Day coming up, this list will give you some relatively inexpensive gear ideas for the dad who has everything, to make […] Brains Brent Thomas | May 31, 2024 0 Comments
The 11 Wealthiest Skiers and Snowboarders in the World As young kids, we often dream of being professional athletes. How amazing would it be to get paid for doing something you love? Major sports like football, basketball, and soccer are popular disciplines and can pay extremely well. Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, makes $45 million per year. Golden State Warriors superstar, Stephen Curry, earns $53.75 million […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 28, 2024 0 Comments
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