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
Everything New At Pocono Mountain Ski Resorts This Season The Pocono Mountains boast a diverse array of winter attractions. The region offers comprehensive skiing and snowboarding options with over 185 slopes and trails catering to all skill levels, from moguls to bunny hills. Beyond the slopes, visitors can enjoy snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling through picturesque landscapes. For those seeking unique winter experiences, the Poconos deliver. Adventurers can […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
Banff, AB, Canada, Named Among World’s Top Trending Destinations by Google Google just revealed its annual Year in Search, ranking the most searched trends in 2024. There are over 8.5 billion searches per day on Google. It keeps track of what people are looking for on the internet, including the top trending travel destinations of 2024. Banff, Alberta, Canada, was on the list two times for the categories of Top Trending […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 1 Comment
Vail, CO, Approves Record $157.8 Million Budget for 2025, Prioritizing Workforce and Affordable Housing The Town of Vail, Colorado’s, $157.8 million expenditure plan for 2025 passed on December 2. It aims to provide excellent municipal services while prioritizing five key goals: creating a strong community and affordable housing, supporting the workforce, offering an authentic Vail experience, improving transportation, and promoting environmental sustainability. One of the budget’s priorities is improving employee retention and recruitment. The […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 12, 2024 0 Comments
How Effective are Helmets at Preventing Head Injuries? With adding up all the costs of lift tickets, food prices, parking costs, and equipment and gear required to go skiing, it takes little time to realize that the sport is expensive. The most expensive cost associated with skiing is purchasing the equipment and gear needed to go skiing. Those costs can easily be thousands of dollars for skis, bindings, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 11, 2024 0 Comments
Alberta Ski Hill Closes Permanently After Nearly 60 Years of Operations The Drayton Valley Brazeau Snow Club (DVBSC) in Alberta, Canada, has operated as a non-profit community ski hill since 1965. It is located approximately 10 minutes northeast of Drayton Valley, Alberta, in the North Saskatchewan River Valley. The ski hill includes a t-bar, two rope tows, and a handle tow. It is a great place for beginner, intermediate, and advanced […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 9, 2024 1 Comment
Shawnee Mountain, PA, Opens for the 2024-25 Season Shawnee Mountain, Pennsylvania, is a beloved destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts in the Poconos. It continues to remain family-focused and family-owned. It is also one of the ski resorts in Pennsylvania that typically opens early in the season. This weekend, many Pennsylvania resorts opened for the first time for the 2024-25 season; Shawnee was one of those. The resort gave […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
Blue Mountain Resort, PA, Opens for the 2024-25 Season For some resorts in Pennsylvania, it is opening weekend for the 2024-25 season. Six resorts around the state will open this weekend, most of which are on the eastern side of Pennsylvania. Blue Mountain Resort is one of those mountains, home to the state’s highest vertical at 1,082 feet. Blue Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania, opened with 11 runs, five lifts, and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
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