The Scope of Elevation Levels in the U.S. The United States has three major mountain ranges. They are the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Appalachian Mountains. The map above really puts the scope of those mountains and the elevation of the entire country into perspective. It is easy to understand why the western United States is where you want to go for big mountain fun. You […] Brains Brent Thomas | October 3, 2022 2 Comments
The 5 Deepest Lakes in the US Also Have Excellent Skiing and Snowboarding Many of us can probably agree that snow-covered mountains are one of the most beautiful sights to be seen. A close second might be a deep, blue lake. Certainly, mountains and lakes are two of nature’s most spectacular and beautiful geographic features and can be even more astounding when they reside in the same location. Below is a list of […] Brains Brent Thomas | September 30, 2022 1 Comment
Here’s Why Mt. Bachelor, OR, Will Charge an Extra $250 for Your Season Pass if You Don’t Sign a Liability Waiver Earlier this month we reported that Mt. Bachelor will offer cheaper lift tickets for guests who choose to sign a liability waiver. Now the resort is taking a similar approach to season pass prices. Related: Mt. Bachelor, OR, to Offer Cheaper Lift Tickets For Signing Liability Waiver This year’s season pass will have two pricing options. One cheaper option will […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 29, 2022 1 Comment
Canada To Remove All COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on October 1 Skiers and snowboarders in the U.S. who want to travel to Canada for their powder adventures will soon be able to do so significantly more easily. Next month, the country is dropping all entry and travel restrictions due to COVID-19. Effective October 1, 2022, all travelers, regardless of citizenship, will no longer have to: Provide proof of vaccination Submit public […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 28, 2022 4 Comments
Another Ski Resort is Going Cashless. Is This the Future of the Industry? Cascade Mountain, in Portage, WI, recently announced that they will be a completely cashless business for the upcoming ski season. The decision was made after careful consideration with a focus on improving the guest experience. Now the only accepted form of payment will be credit, debit, and Cascade Mountain gift cards (physical or electronic). Indeed, many aspects of the operation […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 27, 2022 5 Comments
Here’s What’s New at Colorado Ski Resorts This Season, Including Improvements, Upgrades, and Anniversaries The air is getting cooler, the trees are turning color, and ski season is around the corner. Every new season brings something different to the ski resorts. New lifts, expanded terrain, and upgraded facilities can all be celebrated. Below is a list of what will be new this season at Colorado ski resorts. Note that the list of resorts only […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2022 0 Comments
Every Fall a Giant Smiley Face of Trees Appears on this Hillside in Oregon If you are driving along highway 18 in northwest Oregon during the Autumn season, prepare to smile. Or rather be smiled at. This is where a giant smiley face of trees has been planted into the foothills of the coast range mountains. Related: Brain Post: Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? How did it get there? The timberland […] Brent Thomas | September 23, 2022 5 Comments
The Best Ski Resorts in the World for 2022 Skiresort.info has come out with its 2022 list of the best ski resorts worldwide. Skiresort.info is the world’s largest test portal for ski resorts. They use 18 metrics to test the resorts to determine which will reign supreme. The top criteria for evaluating the resorts include: Ski resort size Slope offering, variety of runs Lifts and cable cars quality and […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 22, 2022 1 Comment
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