The 5 Ski Resorts in the U.S. with the Weirdest Names When it comes to ski resorts, the name on the sign can be as memorable as the slopes themselves. While many resorts boast classic, picturesque names, others take a far quirkier approach, choosing names that raise eyebrows, spark laughter, or inspire curiosity. We asked our readers: What ski resort has the weirdest name? These were the resorts that proved that […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 14, 2025 2 Comments
Is the Automotive Industry Influencing What Skis You Buy? Looking at automobile sales over time, one thing becomes clear: SUVs are becoming increasingly popular. Currently, SUV sales are more than cars and trucks combined, and in 2022, accounted for 46.6% of new car registrations in the US. Although sedans still have their place, Ford, Dodge, and Chrysler no longer offer mid-size four-door sedans. If you take notice of all […] Brent Thomas | June 14, 2025 1 Comment
The Snowiest Resort From Each U.S. State During the 2024-25 Season As lovers of the sport, we obsess over snowfall totals, and every ski season brings a new set of snowfall stats, with the 2024-25 winter being no exception. While the usual heavy hitters mostly lived up to their reputations, a few unexpected contenders racked up big totals too. We took a look at the snowiest ski resort in each U.S. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 11, 2025 0 Comments
Hyland Hills, MN, to Host Backyard-Style Summer Rail Jam Event Hyland Hills Ski Area, Minnesota, is bringing winter vibes to summer with a unique Summer Rail Jam on Wednesday, June 11, from 3 to 9 p.m. This backyard jam-style event will feature a mini terrain park setup using stowed-away snow, giving skiers and snowboarders a rare chance to hit the rails in the middle of June. The event is split […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 9, 2025 0 Comments
Timberline Lodge, OR, Report: Soft Joyous June Turns Report from June 6, 2025 I hadn’t been skiing in over a month and a half. With our summer schedule filling up quickly, I knew I had to make a trip up to Timberline Lodge sooner rather than later. It turns out that early June is a great time to go, as there is plenty of snow and the busyness […] Conditions Report Brent Thomas | June 6, 2025 0 Comments
Internet Debate Resolved: How to Properly Buckle Your Ski Boots Your ski boots are arguably the most important piece of gear you own. An ill-fitting boot can make your ski day miserable. That is why it is often recommended that you should get custom-fitted boots if you plan to spend any significant time on the slopes. This ensures the fit will allow you maximum performance from your skis without losing […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 5, 2025 3 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 4, 2025 0 Comments
11 Top Ski Brands and Their Equivalent Automobile Brand Skis can feel a lot like cars, where some brands are built for speed and precision, others for comfort and versatility, and a few are just plain flashy. If you’ve ever wondered what your favorite ski brand would be if it were a car company or what it says about you, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a weekend cruiser or […] Laughs Brent Thomas | June 2, 2025 0 Comments
Top Ski Resorts Launch Global Alliance to Push Sustainable Tourism A group of major international ski resort operators has joined forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing their industry: climate change. On May 7, 2025, at the Interalpin trade show in Innsbruck, Austria, leading resorts from across Europe, Scandinavia, and even New Zealand formally launched the Global Sustainability Ski Alliance, marking the first global effort of its kind […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 31, 2025 0 Comments
AZ Snow Zone Brings Year-Round Indoor Skiing and Snowboarding to Phoenix, AZ A new kind of snow sport experience has landed in the desert of Arizona, and it is completely indoors. AZ Snow Zone, the nation’s first indoor dry slope facility of its kind, has opened its doors, offering skiers and snowboarders a place to ride throughout the year without needing snow or mountain elevation. Founded by local snowboard enthusiast Joshua Sinclair, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 29, 2025 0 Comments
Utah Tourist Economy to Take $132 Million Annual Blow from Sundance Film Festival Moving to Colorado After more than four decades of calling Park City home, the Sundance Film Festival is officially packing up and moving to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. The announcement came two months ago and marks a significant cultural shift for Utah, as well as a potentially devastating economic one. Related: Sundance Film Festival to Relocate to Boulder, CO, in 2027 Organizers from […] Brent Thomas | May 29, 2025 0 Comments
The Joy of Skiing & Snowboarding with Your Kids For many of us, our passion for skiing and snowboarding began at an early age. Maybe it was when we were a young kid or picked it up in High School or college. Either way, if you have kids or plan to have them, it can dramatically change how you experience and enjoy the mountains. And I’m here to say that […] Brains Brent Thomas | May 26, 2025 0 Comments
9 Ski Resorts That Offer Adjacent Cat Skiing in the U.S. For those looking for untouched powder and a remote backcountry experience, it is hard to beat cat skiing. As a cheaper alternative to heli-skiing, it gives guests the thrill of exploring endless terrain without the crowds or lift lines of resort skiing. Conveniently, some resorts offer a cat skiing operation attached to the ski area so guests can experience the […] Brains Brent Thomas | May 26, 2025 0 Comments
This ‘Ski Lift Graveyard’ Is More Like a Museum With an Abundance of Alpine History Nestled in the French Alps along a quiet roadside near the town of Taninges lies a strange and beautiful sight: row after row of decommissioned ski lifts. Chairlifts, gondolas, bubbles, and cable cars rest quietly in what looks like an outdoor museum. To the passerby, it is known informally as the ski lift graveyard. But this is no junkyard. It […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 23, 2025 0 Comments
Sundance Resort, UT, Announces Pivotal Terrain Expansion and New High-Speed Lift In a bold move to elevate its standing in Utah’s competitive ski market, Sundance Resort has confirmed it will add a new high-speed quad lift and significantly expand terrain by the 2026-27 ski season, as reported by The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast. This much-anticipated project, which is centered on Sundance’s highest and best “back mountain” terrain, will add 165 […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 21, 2025 0 Comments
The Growth of Skiable Terrain in the Western U.S. Has Been Far Greater Than You Might Think What if I told you that, over the past 30 years, the Western U.S. has effectively added the equivalent of 22 ski areas the size of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort? For most skiers and snowboarders, that would sound like an impossible dream — or at least a wildly optimistic projection. And yet, that’s exactly what has happened across the 11 […] Brains Brent Thomas | May 18, 2025 0 Comments
The Benefits of Yoga and Pilates for Skiers and Snowboarders For skiers and snowboarders, incorporating dryland training both mid-season and off-season is crucial to your success on the slopes. The sport requires a unique combination of strength, mobility, balance, and core stability. When it comes to exercises typically geared toward skiers and snowboarders, many people think of those that develop leg strength and power, such as squats, lunges, deadlifts, and […] Brains Brent Thomas | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
FIS Introduces New Safety Measures & Showcases 2025-26 Alpine World Cup Calendar Recently, during the FIS Spring Meetings in Vilamoura, Portugal, the Alpine Skiing Committee outlined plans for the upcoming 2025-26 race season. Related: The Top 12 Ski Brands in 2024-25 by FIS Alpine World Cup Points Athlete safety is a top priority for the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS), leading to the introduction of several updated rules aimed at enhancing […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
Bode Miller to Be Inducted Into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 U.S. alpine ski racing legend Bode Miller has been announced as a member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame class of 2025, joining an elite group that includes tennis star Serena Williams and Nike co-founder Phil Knight. The class, comprising 12 individuals and two teams, will be honored at an induction ceremony on Saturday, July 12, in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 10, 2025 0 Comments
100-Year-Old Canadian Man Heli-Skis, Breaking His Own World Record At the remarkable age of 100, Toronto-born skier Gordon Precious recently ventured to the Canadian West to heli-ski, celebrating his centennial year. The adventure took place at CMH Cariboos, located in the scenic Cariboo Mountains of British Columbia, where Precious previously set the Guinness World Record as the oldest heli-skier at the age of 94 in 2019. Accompanied by his […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 10, 2025 0 Comments
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