Skiing vs. Snowboarding Experience Comparison: Which One Wins? There will always be comparisons between skiing and snowboarding. Which one is easiest to learn? Which is hardest to master? One thing we know for sure though is no matter how you ride on the snow, it is super enjoyable. But do skiers or snowboarders have a better experience based on their chosen discipline? I will try to answer that […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 15, 2022 3 Comments
National Ability Center (NAC) Starts Construction on New Headquarters in Park City, UT People of all ability levels should be able to enjoy the mountains just like everybody else. That is exactly what the National Ability Center (NAC) strives for. Now, after more than seven years of preparation, the NAC has broken ground on a new mountain center at the base of Park City Mountain, UT. The two-story, 9,400-square-foot facility, will be a […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 15, 2022 0 Comments
Year-Round Ski Resort Opens in Ukraine Despite Ongoing War Oftentimes the best way to deal with hardship is to do something that makes you happy. That is exactly what Emily Resort in western Ukraine is doing. Earlier this summer it opened a new 365-day-a-year ski resort. The opening comes during the country’s ongoing war with Russia. In the summer, riders will slide down the runs on dry slope technology […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 11, 2022 9 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, to Raise Employee Wages by Generous 7.5% In response to record inflation, Taos Ski Valley Inc. (TSV Inc.) will raise employee wages by an impressive 7.5%. TSV Inc. is one of the largest employers in the county and the raise is an altruistic effort to provide its employees with a living wage. The ski resort uses MIT’s living wage calculator to guide them in setting wages that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 11, 2022 0 Comments
How Much Snow Would The U.S. Get if All Precipitation Fell as Snow? Have you ever looked outside when it’s raining and thought “if it was just colder, it would be snowing.” If you love snow sports, then you probably have. The picture above from meteorologist Joe Lauria answers the question of how much snow would fall if all precipitation fell as snow. The results are pretty impressive. Most impressive is the Pacific Northwest […] Brains Brent Thomas | August 10, 2022 1 Comment
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Report: Summer at the Resort, Grand Teton NP, and Yellowstone Report from August 2-6, 2022 My family loves outdoor adventure. This made a family vacation to Jackson Hole a pretty obvious choice. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is famous for its skiing, and I had always wanted to come for that, but it just so happened that my first time visiting the area ended up being in the summer. It still […] Trip Report Brent Thomas | August 9, 2022 0 Comments
Snow King Mountain, WY, Report: Summer Fun Report for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Summertime at Snow King Mountain is legit family fun. Snow King is often overshadowed by close-by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, but its warm season activities are very different and offer a whole new experience. The adventures may be more geared toward families, but anyone can have a blast there. It has a mountain coaster, […] Trip Report Brent Thomas | August 9, 2022 0 Comments
Iconic Corbet’s Cabin Will Be Replaced at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Corbet’s Cabin, located at the top of Rendezvous Mountain at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, has plans to be replaced. The well-known facility is accessible from the top of the even more well-known Aerial Tram that sits at 10,450 feet in elevation. It is a popular place to relax and get a waffle. The reason for the replacement of the 57-year-old […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 29, 2022 1 Comment
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