[GIVEAWAY] Don’t Miss this Chance to Win the Ultimate Ski Trip to RED Mountain Resort, BC, This Winter RED Mountain Resort is located just eight miles across the U.S./Canada border and if you’ve never visited before, you are missing out. The resort has nearly 4,000 acres of skiable terrain, a 3,000-foot vertical rise, and the town of Rossland was voted the #1 ski town in Canada two years in a row. With some of the best tree skiing […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
The 4 U.S. Cities That Have Never Seen Snowfall Thanks to being centrally located latitudinally between the equator and the north pole, the United States is one of the most geologically diverse countries in the world with ecosystems ranging from deserts to mountains. Whether you like your climate warm or cold, with beaches or mountains, there is something for everyone. Now, as the calendar turns closer to the start […] Brains Brent Thomas | October 23, 2023 0 Comments
You Can Have Private Access to this Utah Resort with Luxury Accommodations and Snowboarding Lessons from Shaun White for Only $12.60 a Night Olympic gold medalist, Shaun White, is teaming up with Vrbo to offer a lucky winner and their crew an incredible private ski and snowboard experience. The winner of the contest will receive lodging at The Boulders, a luxury ski-in/ski-out Vrbo cabin and private access to the entire Eagle Point Resortย in Utah, as well as one-on-one time with the “Flying Tomato.” […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 18, 2023 0 Comments
After a 3-Year Hiatus, POWDER, The Skier’s Magazine, is Back in Print In November 2020, POWDER Magazine announced it would no longer offer a printed magazine. This news was met with dismay from skiers, readers, and photographers everywhere, as the magazine had become a staple of the industry since 1972. It was considered the publication that stoked the fire for the upcoming season. However, it may not have been a huge surprise, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 17, 2023 0 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 | October 15, 2023 1 Comment
Power Ranking the Top 7 Colorado Ski Resorts For anybody looking for a location to do some world-class skiing, the state of Colorado should be high on your list. The state has more skiable acres than any other state, all spread over 31 ski resorts. The options are plenty, with massive footprints, varied terrain, and top-notch ski towns. With so many options, many might be wondering which resorts […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 11, 2023 0 Comments
Vail, CO, Announces Parking Rates for 2023/24 Season, Selling Passes Now Parking at Vail Mountain can be challenging at times. Recent winters have seen a steady increase in days where parking in the village has filled up, necessitating the usage of overflow parking on the frontage roads and outlying lots. The demand for parking creates a scenario where the town has to balance charging for parking to reduce the demand in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 11, 2023 0 Comments
Potential Lawsuits Loom Over Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola Project Little Cottonwood Canyon is getting a gondola โ or is it? For years the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) worked to identify the best solution to the traffic problems in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This summer, after the public comment period ended on July 12, UDOT announced its decision to move forward with the implementation of a gondola proposal, aimed at […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 9, 2023 0 Comments