Taos Ski Valley, NM Is Off To A Great 18/19 Season Taos Ski Valley, “New Mexico’s favorite mountain resort,” is off to a great start this season. Known for their light powder, and authentic ski experience, Taos Ski Valley is expecting more snow this coming week. With low temperatures and snow in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday, Taos is forecasting a great season. Already at a 26″ base, this storm […] Industry News Brian Werner | November 30, 2018 0 Comments
Mt. Washington, NH: The Most Extreme Weather In The North East Mt. Washington has some of the most extreme weather conditions in the world, breaking records in precipitation, wind speed, and temperature. Located in New Hampshire, its peak rises 6,288 feet above sea level and its “arms” stretch across the valley below which creates a unique climate and helps produce some of the most extreme weather in the world. It is […] Industry News Brian Werner | November 23, 2018 3 Comments
Projected Opening Dates For Ikon Pass Resorts: As the winter season approaches, and the fall season begins to come to an end, many resorts who have joined forces under the new IKON pass are getting ready to open to the public. Though some mountains have already opened their doors, including Mammoth, CMH Heli-Skiing, Killington, Sunday River, Eldora, Lake Louise, Sunshine, and Mt. Norquay, many are planning to […] Industry News Brian Werner | November 15, 2018 0 Comments
Authorities Discover Attempted Sabotage On Ski Lift in Andorra According to authorities, a chairlift in Andorra was maliciously sabotaged. The French Press Outlet Ouest-France reported an attempted sabotage on some of the lift lines at Vallnord-Pal Arinsal on Monday, November 5th. According to the article, Maintenance employees discovered that some of the lift lines had been “manipulated” and contacted authorities. “On site, police confirmed various attempts to damage the […] Industry News Brian Werner | November 9, 2018 0 Comments
The Cost Of Climate Change In The Ski Industry Every year The U.S. Ski Industry adds about $23 Billion dollars to the U.S. Economy. Not only is the ski industry important to the economy, but its important to many of us who enjoy skiing and snowboarding as a lifestyle and sport. Climate change and the increase in temperature across the globe directly threatens the ski industry because winter sports […] Industry News Brian Werner | October 26, 2018 0 Comments
The Top 9 Ski Resorts To Visit On A Budget Are you trying to save money this winter season? We put together a list of the top 9 ski resorts in North America based on affordability. This list considers costs like ski and snowboard rentals, lift tickets, lunch, and even lodging using Hometogo’s price index. Hometogo’s price index “traversed mountains of data and research” to create an accurate cost description […] Industry News Brian Werner | October 25, 2018 4 Comments
Consumer Goods Litter The Ocean and Its Up To You and Me To Make A Difference This has to stop. Common consumer goods that you and I use every day are finding their way to the ocean where they sit and take hundreds, thousands, or even millions of years to decompose, and some plastics and consumer goods never decompose.ย Consumers from all around the world use goods such as glass, plastic cutlery, water bottles, cans, and […] Industry News Brian Werner | October 18, 2018 2 Comments
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema: The #1 Altitude Sickness Killer High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, also known as HAPE, is the deadliest but least understood acute mountain sickness killer and can be deadly within hours of experiencing symptoms.ย HAPE is a build up of liquid in the lungs which makes it difficult for the affected person to breath properly do to quick elevation gains. When a person who is susceptible to […] Industry News Brian Werner | October 1, 2017 0 Comments