Utah’s COVID Policies for the 2021-2022 Ski Season With the world gradually loosening restrictions after months of COVID limitations, it’s important for companies to plan out COVID procedures in order to avoid the detrimental virus. A majority of Utah’s ski resorts have released the plans of their COVID procedures for the 2021-2022 ski season. Reservations In order to limit the capacity and crowding of resorts, several resorts over […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 16, 2021 0 Comments
Mount Hood, OR Might Not Have Any Snow in 50 Years, Researchers Say Climate change has led numerous predictions to be made about the future of the skiing industry. An alarming study led by researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory reveals that there may not be enough snow to ski on Mount Hood in 50 years and that the Cascades may not have any snowpack by 2070. Dr. Alan Rhoades, a researcher who […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 15, 2021 4 Comments
Medal Designs for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Unveiled Recently, the medals for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled. The 2022 Winter Olympic Games are taking place in Beijing, China. According to ESPN, the design of Olympic Medals typically reflect the host country and its culture. The design of the medals features the iconic five Olympic rings in the center. Additionally, the words “XXIV Olympic […] Olympics Breya Bergom | November 9, 2021 1 Comment
Michigan Ski Resort Abandoned for 20 Years Finally Gets Torn Down Sugar Loaf Ski Resort, located in Leelanau County, Michigan, was recently demolished. The vacant resort had been abandoned for 20 years before being torn down on Wednesday. The once-booming Sugar Loaf Ski Resort originally opened in 1947. Sugar Loaf Ski Resort was home to a ski school, golf course, recreational room, lodge, and hotel. The resort attracted 3,000 to 4,000 […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 7, 2021 0 Comments
Austrian Ski Resort Opens on Last Year’s Snow Austria’s Pass Thurn ski area has not received any snow yet for the ski season. Luckily, the resort allowed skiers to ski in late October and start the season on snow from last season. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA “Snow Farming:” A Dutiful Art on an Absolutely Massive Scale The ski area, located near Kitzbühel, is 4,180 feet in elevation. Although the […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 3, 2021 0 Comments
Top 15 Ski Areas for Early-Season Skiing Early-season skiing is insanely valuable. With winter break providing a great window to take a vacation, unfortunately, ski resort conditions do not always comply with the break. Luckily, Z Rankings broke down the best early-season ski resorts in terms of the resort’s average snowfall and the percentage of terrain open by December 25. Steamboat Resort, CO 93% of Steamboat’s terrain is […] Industry News Breya Bergom | November 2, 2021 0 Comments
Hidden Valley Ski Resort, Canada, Unable to Open This Season Due to Vacant Operator Position Hidden Valley Ski Resort, located in Elkwater Canada, is in need of a private contractor to oversee operational activities. The fate of the season for this resort is resting on whether the resort can fill the vacant position. Hidden Valleys’ inability to open would be devastating to local groups that have been participating in recreational activities on the hill since […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 28, 2021 0 Comments
What You Should Consider When Planning a Ski Trip With ski season rapidly approaching, skiers are starting to think about upcoming ski trips. Ski trips can be overwhelming, so it is important to remember certain tricks when planning your next ski adventure. Picking a Resort There are several amazing mountains to visit for skiing. When considering different options, it is essential to keep in mind that the difficulty of […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 27, 2021 0 Comments
Colorado is Getting a New State Park Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced that the 488-acre ranch near Sweetwater Lake will become Colorado’s newest state park. The land features springs, ponds, and rare wetland plants. The land is located in the northwestern part of the state which borders Utah. The area will be added to the White River National Forest. The White River National Forest obtained the land […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 21, 2021 0 Comments
Colorado Ski Resorts Facing Employee Shortage With ski season rapidly approaching, resorts are planning out the essential resources to make this ski season like no other. Unfortunately, Colorado ski resorts are facing an unexpected scarcity of employees. As thousands of positions remain unfilled, resorts are becoming frantic to hire employees in time for ski season. Colorado has had an exceptional fall with cold temperatures and snowfall […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 20, 2021 1 Comment
Shaun White Preparing for His 5th Olympic Games The 2022 Winter Olympic Games will be held in Beijing, China, and viewers may be watching a familiar athlete. The 35-year-old snowboarder Shaun White is training for his potentially fifth Olympic Games. Related: Why Snowboarders Hate Shaun White White is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, winning in 2006, 2010, and 2018. Additionally, White holds the world record for the most […] Olympics Breya Bergom | October 18, 2021 0 Comments
98% of California’s Caldor Fire is Now Contained On Wednesday, the U.S. Forest Service reported that the Caldor fire is 98% contained. The Caldor Fire began on August 14, and by October 2 had burned around 221,775 acres of land. The fire is located within El Dorado and Amador counties in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. Because of dry weather and low humidity levels, firefighters were observing […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 16, 2021 0 Comments
New York’s Abandoned Ski Resort In 2009, The Nevele Grande Hotel closed its doors for good. This extravagant resort that was located in Wawarsing, New York, reigned for 108 years before closing its hotel, ski hill, and golf course. Opening in 1901, “Nevele” is “Eleven” spelt backwards. This is credited to the eleven 19 century school teachers who discovered a waterfall within the property. Additionally, […] Industry News Breya Bergom | October 12, 2021 1 Comment
The New Ski Jacket Made From Sugarcane Today, brands are trying various different measures to make their product and services more sustainable. Picture Organic Clothing has tried something completely different and has recently released a ski jacket made up of recycled sugarcane. Although it sounds odd, the jacket looks like nothing out of the ordinary! The jacket looks similar to high-end ski jackets and functions like one, […] Gear Breya Bergom | October 11, 2021 0 Comments
Beijing Announces COVID Plans for 2022 Winter Olympics With COVID conditions fluctuating globally, many events are still taking the issue and precautions seriously to prevent more outbreaks. One important global event that is taking drastic measures is the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. Recently, Beijing announced its COVID precautions for the Games. Contrary to this year’s Summer Olympics, Beijing is allowing spectators in 2022. Unfortunately, the tickets […] Olympics Breya Bergom | October 7, 2021 0 Comments
Skiing Vs. Snowboarding Skiing and snowboarding seem pretty similar in theory. After all, both use the same concept of athletes using metal boards to turn down a mountain. Being the most popular winter sports in the world, how can these sports that seem so similar be so incredibly different? One of the most common sayings is that “skiing is easier to learn, but […] Breya Bergom | October 6, 2021 2 Comments
Why Everyone Should Consider Ski Racing As any skier may know, downhill ski racing and recreational skiing are two very different things. Although it may seem like a risky jump between the two, everyone should consider ski racing for many different reasons. The community that exists within this unique sport is unlike any other. Ski racing may be focused on individual performance, but overall, many rankings […] Breya Bergom | October 3, 2021 3 Comments
Is Colorado the Healthiest State in the US? Although Colorado’s obesity rate is the lowest in the country, the rate has increased each year. In 2020, Colorado recorded the lowest number of obesity among adults, according to the CDC. However, only 24.2% of Colorado adults were obese in 2020. Colorado’s impressive numbers are thanks to many factors. Related: Unhealthiest Foods in America Ranked, and How Much Skiing It Would […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 27, 2021 4 Comments
New Attractions in the Town of Whistler, BC This Year With a highly anticipated ski season approaching, skiers are eager to enjoy the experience of an excellent old-fashioned ski trip. Luckily, Whistler, Canada is offering new openings and attractions for the 2021-2022 ski year. Among those attractions are restaurants, exhibitions, hotels, and more. Related: Vail Resorts Announces $320 Million ‘Epic Lift Upgrade’ With 19 New Chairlifts Across 14 Resorts A […] Industry News Breya Bergom | September 25, 2021 2 Comments
Fat Bear Week is Coming Up Fat Bear Week is approaching rapidly, which means it’s almost time to crown the fattest bear in Brooks River. Fat Bear Week will start on September 29 this year, which observes the bulking up of pre-hibernating bears. This competition will take place in Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Katmai is home to a massive population of brown bears and […] Breya Bergom | September 22, 2021 4 Comments
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