Salt Lake City, UT New Airport Catering to Traveling Skiers Attention skiers and snowboarders looking to chase bottomless powder: the Salt Lake City International Airport is revamping their entire complex with traveling snow seekers in mind. The $4.1 billion reconstructions, complete with a new baggage system, terminal, and two new concourses, will not only expand one of the country’s busiest transit hubs but will also cater to the likes of […] Industry News Emily Crofton | October 15, 2020 0 Comments
Meier Skis: Handmade Skis From Colorado Trees Custom, handmade, and proudly produced in Colorado, Meier Skis have been gaining notable attention across the ski industry for their uniquely, sustainably-built products. Designing and manufacturing hand-crafted, high-performance skis since 2009, their focus is driven not only by the desire to create unique skis but to also utilize sustainable material right outside their doors. While many ski companies are striving […] Gear Review Emily Crofton | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Tahoe City, CA Pilot’s Plane Goes down Off Coast, Search Becomes Recovery Effort An investigation involving a Cessna 182 Skylane airplane that reportedly crashed off the coast of Santa Barbara is now being treated as a recovery mission after search and rescue efforts were suspended. The lone occupant of the aircraft, 61-year-old Debra Nicholson of Tahoe City, Calif., lost communication with the Santa Barbara Airport Tower on Sunday, September 27th at approximately 7 […] Emily Crofton | October 1, 2020 0 Comments
5-Year-Old Twins Break Record For Becoming the Youngest to Summit Mount Shasta Mount Shasta, the infamous, 14,179-foot volcanic mountain located in Northern California, can be found on the bucket list of numerous mountaineers around the globe. To summit this majestic, towering peak, most experienced climbers dedicate weeks of training and acquire the necessary resources in order to successfully reach the top. From the fastest ascent to the number of times climbed, various […] Climbing Emily Crofton | September 21, 2020 2 Comments
Ski Town Property Prices Hit All Time High Following COVID Lockdown There is no question that the coronavirus pandemic has changed our daily lives and the way society functions. Millions of people have lost their jobs, businesses have been forced to shut down, and schools have drastically adjusted their educational approach. One of the most noticeable changes as a result of the virus has been the number of employees now working remotely. […] Industry News Emily Crofton | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
Professional Skier Raises Money to Fund Planting of 100,000 Trees Professional freeskier, Pete Oswald, is passionately fighting for vital reforestation efforts in Madagascar through a donation-based initiative called ‘Ski for Trees‘. As an influential presence in the ski industry, Oswald wanted to give purpose to his skiing and turn his love for the sport into a catalyst for positive change where it is needed most. With the campaign already proving to […] Emily Crofton | September 10, 2020 0 Comments
Mother and Daughter Successfully Hike Across Iceland When you think of a mother/daughter trip, a beach getaway or a fancy hotel stay most likely come to mind. However, for two Icelandic women, their idea of quality time together was a little different. Iðunn Bragadóttir and her 20-year-old daughter Þóra Dagný Stefánsdóttir chose to hike across the entire country of Iceland. Related: 500 Miles in 10 Days?! Thru-Hiker […] Emily Crofton | September 3, 2020 0 Comments
The World’s Tallest Mountains Are Covered In Trash: Advocates Coming Together To Help Mountains: the majestic wonders of nature that provide us with access to outdoor recreation, resources, and countless contributions to the welfare of mankind are sacred and crucial to protect. Essential to our survival, they cover 27% of the earth’s land surface and supply more than half of humanity’s freshwater. As mountains become more and more vulnerable and negatively impacted by […] Emily Crofton | August 31, 2020 1 Comment