Norwegian Freeskier Bernt Marius Rørstad 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 The National Ability Center (NAC) provides world-class adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals, families, and groups with varying physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Rooted in Park City, Utah, For over 40 years, the NAC has been a cornerstone for adaptive recreation in 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
Jay Peak, VT, is the 3rd Snowiest Resort in North America Right Now Jay Peak is deep in Northern Vermont, where a slice of paradise is frozen in traditional ski culture, providing access to some of the best terrain in the East. The infamous “Jay Cloud,” notorious for delivering plenty of snowfall, won’t show itself until you are practically on the resort, where snow banks are twice the size as those just down […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 3, 2025 4 Comments
Pre-Skiing Exercises That Can Make Your Day On The Mountain Better and Safer Hitting the slopes is something every skier or rider dreams of each season, and there are times when our bodies do not have the strength or stamina to stay out on the mountain as long as we want. It is the adage that our brains want us to do something, but our bodies tell us ‘N0.’ Every skier or rider […] Brains Gregg Frantz | March 3, 2025 0 Comments
The Man With Over 300 Pairs Of Skis Many people enjoy hobbies when they have the time, and many people like collecting things as well. Then there is that one group of people whose hobby is skiing, and they like collecting skis. We all know this group very well. It’s a group that is defined as being passionate, dedicated, and even obsessed. No matter how many days they […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 27, 2025 0 Comments
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