How Vail Became Skiingโs Favorite Scapegoat Regardless of their profession or industry, every leader or winner is dissected and analyzed under a microscope by critics. Leaders and winners should be judged and understand that their decisions will be questioned, and they should be expected to be held to a higher standard than their competition. Sometimes, those opinions and criticism can be unjustified and misled by inaccuracies […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 17, 2025 0 Comments
Score $17 Lift Tickets and Affordable Spring Fun at King Pine Ski Area, NH, This St. Patrick’s Day King Pine Ski Area, New Hampshire, isย an independently owned ski area committed to offering affordable family pricing. It has 17 trails which offer alpine, Nordic, and uphill skiing. It also has an outdoor ice skating rink and slope-side lodging, which is unique for a mountain of its size. This spring has come fast and hard for some ski resorts, with […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 17, 2025 0 Comments
Disabled Veterans Conquer the Slopes as Winter Sports Clinic Kicks Off at Aspen Snowmass, CO, on March 31 The mission of the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is to involve disabled Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations, neurological disorders, visual impairments, and other profound injuries and medical concerns in challenging therapeutic outdoor experiences and education. These experiences provide the catalyst that improves overall physical well-being, mental health, self-esteem, community re-entry, and readjustment.ย For almost four decades, the National […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 17, 2025 0 Comments
Norwegian Freeskier Bernt Marius Rรธrstad Makes Salomon International Team After Tragically Losing Right Foot in Speed Racing Accident Many athletes have been injured throughout their careers. Being a professional athlete means playing through the pain and hurt, often even if you are injured. These athletes will seek the best care and medical treatment they can receive to get back on the “field” as soon as possible. Some injuries may be a torn ligament or broken bone, and some […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 14, 2025 0 Comments
National Ability Center Launches Toyota Mountain of Dreams, Increasing Accessibility in Adaptive Skiing and Snowboarding Theย National Ability Centerย (NAC) provides world-class adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals, families, and groups with varying physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.ย Rooted inย Park City, Utah,ย For over 40 years, the NAC has been a cornerstone for adaptive recreation inย Park City, UT, and has served over 300,000 participants from all 50 states and across the globe. The nonprofit hosts over 32,000 experiences […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 13, 2025 0 Comments
Jack Frost Big Boulder, PA, Starts Off Last Week Of Skiing With Likely the Only Night Pond Skimming Event In The U.S. Jack Frost Big Boulder (JFBB) in Pennsylvania started off the season being the first ski resort in the state to open for the 2024-25 season on December 4, 2024. This season for the mid-Atlantic hasn’t produced as much snow as in the Northeast, but unlike years in the past, the temperatures remained consistently cold enough for some great skiing. Pond […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 12, 2025 0 Comments
Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes Multi-passes changed how the ski industry worked when Vail Resorts released the Epic Pass for the 2008-09 season. Since then, everyone who loves to ski or snowboard has probably been to a mountain that offers one of these multi-passes, and many have purchased one of these products. This is the time of year when the big names in multi-passes release […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 10, 2025 14 Comments
Blue Mountain, PA, Report: East Coast Night Skiing Fun Report from March 3, 2025 March is here, which usually means warmer temperatures and longer days. It also means that the ski season is coming to an end for some parts of the country. However, many skiers and riders look forward to this time of the year. The warmer temperatures and sunshine soften the snow conditions and make the mountain […] Conditions Report Gregg Frantz | March 4, 2025 0 Comments