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Skier, mountain biker, fitness enthusiast, and native Oregonian. Father to three and husband to one.

How The Secret Formula for Managing Ski Resort Crowds Could Soon Be Revealed

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Last season saw a record number of skier visits in the US. This marked the second straight year of record numbers, indicating the demand for outdoor recreation is strong. However, some may wonder if this is a good thing, because although the number of ski resorts in operation also grew, oftentimes visitors had to navigate overcrowded slopes. Many resorts try […]
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The New Canyons Village Parking Garage Will Completely Transform Park City Mountain Resort, UT

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A new parking garage at Canyons Village, which is pending approval to be built, looks like it will completely revitalize the guest arrival experience at Park City Mountain Resort. The new multi-level garage would consolidate and replace the available spaces in multiple surface lots throughout Canyons Village into a single covered facility. It will have multiple entrances to expedite the […]
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The 9 Best Ski Resorts in North America According to the Wall Street Journal

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Regarding lists of the “Best Ski Resorts,” each one is slightly different depending on how the results were determined. Some are based on surveys, others on professional opinion, and even others based on scientific data. The Wall Street Journal falls into the latter category as they are typically not thought of as a ski industry source. Its primary purpose is to […]
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Magic Mountain, VT, Trolls Other Pay-To-Park Resorts with Sarcastic Social Media Posts

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Parking fees and reservations are becoming more and more common among ski areas across the nation. The policies are designed to limit demand, encourage carpooling, and help with overcrowding. In the last month, there have been a few resorts that have updated their fees and reservations for parking, including Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming; Solitude, Utah; Palisades Tahoe, California; and […]
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Revolutionary New Backcountry App Will Help Manage Avalanche Risk

AspectAvy is a new app launching on November 24, 2023, that aims to eliminate avalanche fatalities in the backcountry. The tool aims to prevent 100% of avalanche fatalities by providing decision-making resources that take human error out of backcountry travel. Related: Another Deadly Year for Colorado Skiing How does it work? AspectAvy has researched avalanches and avalanche death data over […]
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The First Ever Multi-Resort Uphilling Pass is Now Available

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Ski touring, split boarding, and snowshoeing at ski resorts are becoming more and more a core part of the alpine touring experience in the industry. Also called “uphilling,” this trend of using your own power to ascend the mountain is becoming increasingly popular because of avalanche hazards outside the ski resort, poor snowpack conditions, or just the convenience of skipping […]
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