This is the Highest Restaurant in North America, and You Can Only Get to it on Skis It is usually pretty intense whenever you do anything above 12,000 feet. Skiing, mountain climbing, and other extreme sports come to mind. However, guests at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area can enjoy a nice meal. Il Rifugio is the restaurant sitting 12,456 feet above sea level and is claimed to be the “highest elevation restaurant in North America.” The name means […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 19, 2022 0 Comments
The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability There were 473 ski areas in the United States that operated during the 2022-23 season. In 1970, there were over 1,000. Over the last 10 years, the number has fluctuated mostly in the 470 range. Some new resorts have opened, some have closed, and even others have re-opened. Of the 473 ski areas that operated last season, 103 of those […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 15, 2022 4 Comments
Brundage Mountain Resort, ID, is 100% Open The recent snowfall and great conditions across the western U.S. have many resorts excited for a great season. More terrain is opening up every day and Brundage Mountain Resort is the first ski area in Idaho to be 100% open. They have been open full-time, seven days a week since December 2. That’s right, all lifts and all 68 named […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 14, 2022 0 Comments
The Top 9 Resorts in the U.S. for Seniors According to the National Ski Area Association (NSAA), the median age of snow sports participants has been gradually increasing. Additionally, over 16% of all participants are now seniors. These seniors are proving that there is no age limit for winter fun, and you don’t have to fly south when the weather turns cold. Related: German Skiing Pioneer Klaus Obermeyer Celebrates […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 12, 2022 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Holders Can Use this Interactive Snow Forecast Map to Find the Best Conditions If you are an Ikon Pass holder looking to score some pow, you should check out this interactive snow forecast map. The map allows users to see where the snow has been and where it will be. This could be essential for skiers and snowboarders looking for directions on the best places to ride. The map includes recent snow, forecasted […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 8, 2022 1 Comment
Apple Crash Detection Technology is Causing Skiers to Unintentionally Call 911 Dialing 911 is not something to be taken lightly. When needed it can make all the difference in emergencies. However, the crash detection technology on the new iPhones and Apple Watches is causing the devices to automatically call 911 even when it is not needed. It is designed to be triggered when it detects severe car crashes but it is […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 5, 2022 0 Comments
These 5 Ski Resorts are the Most Resilient to Climate Change in North America It is no secret that the snow sports industry relies on the weather. Climate change is being pushed to the top of governments’ agendas as the threat worsens. Certainly, some resorts are uniquely positioned to combat climate change better than others, but which ones do it the best? The Savills Ski Resilience Index ranks global resorts according to their conditions’ […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 1, 2022 7 Comments
How Much Will it Really Cost to Ride the Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Gondola? Earlier this summer when the Utah Department of Transportation (UTDOT) officially recommended a gondola to fix the traffic in Little Cottonwood Canyon they left out one vital piece of information: what it would cost to ride the gondola. The answer to this question is up for speculation and involves a lot of moving parts. However, applying some known facts and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 28, 2022 8 Comments
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