Peak Skis Launches Limited Edition Ski—The Most Versatile Ski Ever Built? Peak Skis was founded by former pro skier Bode Miller and big mountain skier and mountaineer Chris Davenport in 2022. According to Peak Skis, the Peak 98 is the model that 80 percent of skiers should be piloting 80 percent of the time. If 80 percent of skiers should be hitting slopes on the Peak 98s 80 percent of the time it must mean that […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 10, 2024 0 Comments
The Bold Rebranding of Kitzbühel Ski Resort, Austria Kitzbühel in Austria is located 90 minutes from Munich airport and every year the resort is home to the famous Hahnenkamm race, the world’s most challenging downhill ski race. Roughly 100,000 people come every year to watch the spectacle live and millions tune in on TV as the world’s best alpine skiers race down one of the steepest race slopes […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 9, 2024 0 Comments
Satellite Messaging on Apple’s iOS 18 Will be a Game Changer for Backcountry Enthusiasts Do you remember when personal locator beacons (PLB) and satellite messenger’s greatest assets were that they had far superior coverage compared to cell phones? That meant that any true hiker or wilderness enthusiast who would be traveling deep into the woods or mountains would need a reliable way to call for help in case of an emergency. Well, that one […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Gets Go Ahead To Build 2 New Lifts (1 Private) In Time For 24/25 Season It seems almost every ski resort in the country is making upgrades, improvements, or expanding its terrain at this time, or at least is planning to. This is great news for the ski industry and skiers who have seen a record number of skier visits since the pandemic. Those numbers prove that the ski industry is strong and growing in […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
Purgatory Resort, CO, Extends Hours for Sunset Shred Mountain Biking Sessions Just because ski season is over does not mean that there are not plenty of great activities to do on the mountain. Resorts offer several activities and events throughout the offseason which will keep you going to the mountain for fun. As summer kicks into full gear, Purgatory Resort in Colorado is sharing a new offering at its bike park. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 28, 2024 0 Comments
Teton Pass, WY, Reopens Today After Destructive Landslide It does not matter what state you are from, most motorists would agree that dealing with road construction projects is not fun at all. The projects cause delays, traffic congestion, and headaches for anyone who drives through construction zones. The duration and time it takes to complete road construction projects is another thing many people complain about. However, what seemed […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 28, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Has Now Received 87% of its Average Yearly Snowfall Chile is the place to be right now for skiing with record snowpack totals so far this season. One resort has already surpassed its season average. This May, which is Chile’s Fall season, temperatures broke records along the coast of the country. Temperatures were near freezing, making it the coldest May the country has seen since 1950, according to the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 26, 2024 0 Comments
Top 3 Unexpected States for Summer Road Trips in 2024 Americans love to take road trips and travel to places for vacations during the summer. This summer, 75% of American adults plan on taking a road trip with 33% planning on traveling more than 250 miles from home according to WalletHub. With so many Americans planning on going somewhere this summer, it would be interesting to know what states ranked […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 26, 2024 0 Comments