Looking Back at the Avalanches That Killed Dozens Across North America During Winter 2024-25 Avalanches are among the most dangerous natural hazards, and the science behind their formation and prevention is fascinating. These mass movements of snow often disrupt the operations of ski areas and public roads, leading to significant investments in prevention. Triggered by animals, humans, heavy snowfall, earthquakes, and other natural variables, avalanches have the most significant risk of sliding on slopes […] Avalanche Gregg Frantz | June 24, 2025 0 Comments
An Endless Winter: What It Would Take to Ski All Year in the Northeast? Every spring, skiers in the Northeast face the same reality: closing announcements start rolling in by April or May. Meanwhile, social media lights up with photos from out West, where lifts are still spinning into May or even June. Could year-round skiing ever become a reality in the Northeast? The short answer is: technically, yes—but it would take extreme conditions […] Brains Gregg Frantz | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
South America’s Ski Season is Here With 2 Resorts Open and 7 Kicking Off Soon The 2025-26 ski season is a little more than five months away for most people living in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the start of June means skiing south of the equator is just about to begin. Typically, ski resorts in South America open in the first week to the second week of June, depending on the weather. Some ski resorts […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 15, 2025 0 Comments
Taicang Alps Phase II Breaks Ground as the Chinese Mega Ski Resort Seeks to Set New Global Records This week, Chinese conglomerate Fosun broke ground on the second phase of the Taicang Alps Resort, an ambitious project aimed at establishing China as a global benchmark in ski tourism. The new development—backed by a 5 billion yuan ($695.88 million) investment—officially began construction on June 6, with completion slated for June 2029. When finished, it will become the world’s largest […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 11, 2025 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, is Opening This Friday, June 13 Following a historic winter last year, Valle Nevado, Chile, is officially set to open for the 2025 season on June 13, one week earlier than planned. Valle Nevado offers North American skiers and riders a prime opportunity to keep the turns going long after their home mountains close. Located in the Chilean Andes just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado is […] Featured Video Gregg Frantz | June 11, 2025 0 Comments
What’s Happened To Peak Skis? The ski industry is a notoriously challenging and competitive business, with numerous moving parts and uncontrollable variables that make profitability elusive. This reality doesn’t just affect ski resorts—it extends to every business orbiting the ski world, from local shops and outfitters to clothing, apparel, and gear suppliers. Peak Skis was founded in 2021 by former pro skier Bode Miller and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 11, 2025 0 Comments
Is it Fair That Some Ski Resorts Still Ban Snowboarders? The question of whether or not snowboarders should be banned from ski resorts has been around since the 80s. Since the invention of the snowboard, there have always been skiers who would prefer snowboarders not to be allowed at ski resorts. Alta, Deer Valley, and Mad River Glen are the three resorts in the United States that still do not […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025 16 Comments
What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month? Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
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