These are the 9 Dream Ski Trips Our Readers Would Go on if Money Were No Object At some point, almost everyone has dreamed about not having to worry about money. People dream about hitting the lottery and what they would do with all that money. Skiing ranks as one of the most expensive sports to get into. So, it is fair to say that if a skier had the opportunity to go on their wildest dream […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
Windham Mountain Club, NY, to Offer Helicopter Flights To and From New York City Getting to the mountain during the season to hit the slopes can sometimes take hours. It is something that every skier and snowboarder has to deal with. Traffic congestion on highways, interstates, and access roads to ski resorts can be a nightmare for skiers just trying to have a relaxing day on the mountain. One ski resort is trying […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 22, 2024 0 Comments
What’s a ‘No-Fall Zone’ and Which Ski Resorts Have Them? Most ski resorts offer terrain options for all levels of skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. This, however, does not mean that all the terrain on these mountains is safe for everyone. Black diamonds are considered the most difficult terrain at a resort and are geared for expert skiers and snowboarders. However, some resorts offer more dangerous terrain and that could […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 19, 2024 0 Comments
POC Releases New ‘Obex Connect’ Helmet, Offering One-Touch Communication On The Mountain At some point, while on the mountain, most skiers and snowboarders will get separated from their group. This usually happens because the group is too spread out, or some members of the group can ski down the mountain faster than others. It can be frustrating, especially for someone who may be skiing at a resort they have never been to. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 18, 2024 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Announces Earliest Opening of Summit Chairlift in Over a Decade While some people do not care for winter and the snow that is associated with it, skiers are a different breed that hopes for as much snow as possible every winter at their local mountains. Sometimes Mother Nature cooperates, but for some regions around the United States, ski resorts can often miss out on those big snow dumps during the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
Big Boulder, PA, Report: Colder Temperatures Set-Up Excellent Conditions on Opening Weekend This report is from Saturday, December 14, 2024 Skiing in Pennsylvania is in full swing, with many resorts opening this past weekend. The colder temperatures allowed snow-making teams to fire up their guns throughout the Keystone State. Considering Pennsylvania’s warmer temperatures and rainy conditions earlier in the week, it was impressive that so many resorts could blow enough snow to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
Yes, There is a Place to Ski and Ride All Season Long For Free In a world where everything is becoming more expensive, people search for ways to save money. The ski industry is no different. Lift ticket prices are approaching $300 a day at some resorts around the United States. Plenty of ski resorts offer lift tickets for under $100, but those are usually smaller independent resorts. Those mountains represent the heart and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
E-Skimo: The Ski Industry’s First Electric Powered Ski Ski mountaineering is where skiers make their way up to the summit of a mountain, then downhill-ski back to the base. It is a sector of skiing that has been growing in popularity since the pandemic. Until now, skiers have had to climb up the mountain mostly by human power unless skiers have access to a snowmobile, CAT, or helicopter. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
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