Alaska Air National Guard Rescues 6 Stranded Skiers at Kenai Fjords National Park Being stranded in the mountains for days, in bitterly cold temperatures, and extremely dangerous conditions is something that no one ever expects to happen to them. Most people who participate in extreme skiing go through the proper training to ensure this scenario never unfolds. However, even the most experienced and seasoned persons can find themselves in life-threatening situations. This happened on the morning of April 18 when six adult skiers were stranded in […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Mount Mansfield Ski Patrol at Stowe, VT, is the Oldest Ski Patrol in the United States There is no question that members of the ski patrol are vital to the safety and operations at all resorts. The ski patrol performs many daily tasks throughout the season to mitigate the risks and dangers to all guests and resort employees. Those tasks can be providing medical attention to an injured person, medical transportation of a person, terrain evaluation, lift […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 15, 2024 0 Comments
National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic Supports 10,000 Disabled Veterans There are many programs and organizations throughout the country that provide support to veterans with disabilities. In 2022, the Veterans Benefits Administration provided more than $112 billion in disability benefits to about 5.4 million veterans and their families. The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is an organization that served 10,000 participants this year with disabilities with the intent to assist veterans to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 13, 2024 0 Comments
Wounded Warrior Project Helping Injured Veterans Through Adaptive Snow Sports Activities The United States Armed Forces are a symbol of strength and honor within the country and its members serve with dignity and respect. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces are trained to deal with physical and mental stresses that the average person could not handle. They perform their jobs with courage, accuracy, and professionalism under the most dangerous and challenging conditions. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 11, 2024 0 Comments
Closing Weekend at Blue Mountain Resort, PA, Was Great! The ski season is officially over in Pennsylvania with Blue Mountain Resort closing last weekend for the 2023/24 season. Blue Mountain’s opening day was on December 7, 2023, and closed on March 30, 2024, making its season 114 days long. “Blue” is located in the Pocono Mountains and is dedicated to having the longest ski season in Pennsylvania and is within two hours […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 4, 2024 1 Comment
5 Ski Resorts To View The Solar Eclipse From On Monday, April 8 The solar eclipse is less than a week away and there are a lot of people getting excited about viewing this once-in-a-lifetime event. There are a lot of great places to check out the total solar eclipse from states in the Southern U.S. like Texas to states in the Northeast like Maine. It is being built up as an event that […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 4, 2024 0 Comments
Taylor Swift is Buying Land in Montana to Build Private Ski Resort [UPDATE: Did you fall for this? Yes, this was an April Fool’s Joke.] Taylor Swift is one of the most famous people in the world, with hundreds of millions of fans spread out across the globe. The Swifties (Taylor Swift’s Fans) love her music, honesty, and how she is such a truly nice person. Her popularity is widespread and reaches […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 1, 2024 5 Comments
Stranded Motorist Rescued After Rigging Cell Phone to Drone and Flying it to Call for Help Driving during the winter produces hazards that most mountain dwellers are used to such as snow, ice, and the threat of other drivers on the road. It is something that everyone who lives in cold climate areas accepts and takes the necessary precautions to ensure their safety while driving. One of the biggest fears for motorists is getting stranded in […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 28, 2024 0 Comments