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Dylan Craig

Here Are All 40 Ski Resorts That Vail Resorts Owns/Operates

Vail List

Vail Resorts has unprecedented influence over the ski industry. It has been controversial in the ski industry at times and has received praise amongst the business community for its organizational structures. Once the acquisition of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Inc, Hidden Valley Resort, and Laurel Mountain Ski Area is completed this winter, Vail will own or operate 40 ski resorts in […]

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Dylan Craig | December 16, 2021
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Jackson Hole, WY or Big Sky, MT?

Jackson Hole or Big Sky?

Big Sky in Montana and Wyoming’s Jackson Hole are two iconic American ski resorts located in the Northern Rockies, approximately 3 hours apart. The geographic proximity of the two resorts and their reputations as premier ski resorts make them ripe for comparison. Jackson Hole is one of the most famous ski resorts in North America, if not globally. The resort […]

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Dylan Craig | September 3, 2021
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The Strange World Of Skiing Superstitions

skiing superstitions

If you grew up in a region that received snow, you’re probably familiar with the multitude of skiing superstitions. Whether it was wearing your pajamas inside out or flushing ice cubes down the toilet, every kid had their preferred method of playing with fate to force a snow day. Skiers, however, have taken snow superstitions to the next level. A common […]

Dylan Craig | August 13, 2021
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The Best National Parks to Visit This Fall

National Park Fall

The arrival of fall doesn’t just mean that we’re one step closer to finally skiing. The arrival of fall means that it’s prime National Park season. National Parks are obviously glorious destinations any time of the year, but there are numerous reasons why fall is easily the best time to visit our National Parks. Related: Brain Post: Why Do Leaves […]

Dylan Craig | September 18, 2020
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Squaw Valley or Mammoth Mountain?

Mammoth or Squaw

For some reason, many casual skiers in the United States find it hard to believe that California has good skiing, let alone skiing at all. Thanks to Hollywood, California has long been associated with palm-lined streets and a warm Mediterranean climate. However, any skier who’s ever been to California knows that it’s a legit outdoors destination, with the highest mountain […]

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Dylan Craig | May 13, 2020
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NFL Players Who Ski

NFL Ski

Skiing and American Football are two sports that have long been interconnected, primarily due to their overlapping seasons. It’s not uncommon to see people donning NFL jerseys on the slopes, and any apres ski destination on the days of Thursday, Sunday, or Monday will most likely feature an NFL primetime game. Many ski resorts also offer discounted tickets for Super […]

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Dylan Craig | January 30, 2020
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Aspen or Vail?

Vail back bowls

Colorado has obviously developed a world-famous reputation for being home to amazing skiing, and Aspen and Vail are arguably the two most internationally known Colorado resorts. Both are famed destinations for celebrities and the elite, in part due to luxurious accommodations, but also in part due to the world-class skiing either resort offers. The two resorts have developed a friendly […]

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Dylan Craig | October 31, 2019
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Dustin Lyman: From Playing in the NFL to Managing Copper Mountain, CO

Dustin Lyman

Dustin Lyman has had a professional career that many of us can only dream about. Lyman played for five years as a tight end with the iconic Chicago Bears franchise, a job that millions across the country have daydreamed about. Even cooler than that: Lyman is now the general manager for Colorado’s Copper Mountain Ski Resort, a job that millions […]

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Dylan Craig | October 8, 2019
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