Why Are Ski Lessons In Japan Cheaper? Brought to you by Hakuba Valley If you are considering booking a ski lesson on your next snow vacation, consider this: The window price for a full-day private lesson at Beaver Creek in Colorado is a whopping $1,109 (USD). Compare that to Niseko, Japan where you can get the same full-day private lesson for around $500 (USD). Both mountains boast […] Featured Article Brian Carpentier | January 3, 2020 2 Comments
Brain Post: The States With The Most Fatal Bear Attacks In The United States If getting killed by a bear isn’t on your bucket list, then remember your pepper spray when you visit the regions on this map of the United States. Alaska tops the list with 24 fatal bear attacks, but be aware when in the other States and National Parks listed below: The Parks With The Most Fatal Bear Attacks In The […] Industry News Brian Carpentier | July 15, 2019 1 Comment
Crystal Globe or Crystal Disk? One of skiing’s most prestigious racing awards, the World Cup’s Crystal Globe, has come under intense criticism today from a group that claims the Globes are hurting children. In a statement released today, the group says the FIS Globe trophies are giving a false sense of reality to impressionable young athletes. “All those images you see of Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey […] Industry News Brian Carpentier | April 1, 2019 2 Comments
West Virginia Ski Resort Closes Early Amid Legal Troubles Dogged by financial and legal woes, Timberline Four Seasons Resort in West Virginia announced that they will be officially closed for the rest of the season. Citing low snow and operational issues, the Timberline announcement comes on the heels of a series of short term closures at the mountain this season. Among the many problems that the West Virginia resort has […] Industry News Brian Carpentier | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
4 Reasons You Should Have A Powder Guide In Niseko, Japan Niseko, Japan averages nearly 50 FEET (15 meters) of snow every year, making it the most reliable ski destination for those in search of consistent powder. With all that snow, you might be asking why you need to hire a guide? Here are the TOP FOUR REASONS you should have a powder guide when you visit Niseko, Japan. #1. Finding […] Industry News Brian Carpentier | February 22, 2019 0 Comments
Eldora Colorado: Too Green Too Soon? Eldora Mountain outside of Boulder, Colorado publicized a number of new and continuing environmental initiatives earlier in December, only to face criticism about part of their plan. Included in the press release: A priority parking scheme for carpooling with 3 or more people per vehicle; Free bus passes on some weekends from Boulder; Environmentally friendly trail-maps; and a commitment to […] Industry News Brian Carpentier | December 24, 2018 10 Comments
Niseko, Japan Conditions Report: Perfect Blend of Snow AND Sun With over 42 inches (109 cm) of new snow over the last 7 days, Niseko, Japan is doing what it does best: delivering the deepest and driest powder on earth. Somehow, between all that snow falling we still caught a few glimpses of the sun shining. This week marks a turning point in what has been a slow start to […] Conditions Report Brian Carpentier | December 14, 2018 0 Comments
Snowboarders At Grand Targhee, Wyoming Plan To Celebrate 30 Year Anniversary In 1988 when snowboarding was still a fringe sport, Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming opened its lifts to sideways sliders. To celebrate, this January 12th —13th the resort will be holding a party to commemorate 30 years of snowboarding at Grand Targhee. Calling it a “Snowboard Reunion Party,” the event will celebrate what organizers are dubbing “the birth of […] Industry News Brian Carpentier | December 4, 2018 0 Comments
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