“Freedom Shred” Headed to Hilltop Ski Area, AK, On Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend This Winter HILLTOP SKI AREA, Anchorage, Alaska. (January 18, 2025) – Snowboarder, Motivational Speaker, Author, and Coach Spencer Conley brings his Freedom Shred to Hilltop Ski Area MLK weekend. “We are excited to come ski and ride with locals and be a part of the Anchorage community and celebrate MLK on snow,” said Conley. “I want this to be the largest celebration […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort Set To Usher In A New Era of Skiing in North Carolina Operating and running a ski resort has many unique challenges, such as the unpredictability of the weather, the difficulty in seasonal staffing, and the ever-changing environment around climate change. It takes an experienced team to successfully operate a business with several moving parts, such as mountain operations, guest services, food and beverage operations, marketing, and a host of other variables. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Town of Nederland, CO, Eyes Acquiring Eldora Ski Resort There might be a shift in the ski industry, with resorts staying independent and locally owned. Early this Fall, Killington, Vermont, was purchased by a group of local investors. This move saw a big-time mountain return to its roots and heritage. The very popular Indy Pass also has increased the stoke with smaller-independently owned resorts by making it quite affordable […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Brundage Mountain, ID, Will Open This Friday, November 22, For its Earliest Opening in Nearly 2 Decades This week, Idaho will add another mountain to its list of ski resorts. Brundage Mountain plans to operate seven days a week, conditions permitting. According to a press release, the independent resort expects to run the Bluebird Express, Bear Chair, and Easy Street Triple Chairs on opening day, with additional lifts and more terrain opening as soon as conditions permit. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
Multiple Wildfires Rage Across The Northeast, Burning Thousands of Acres The northeast region of the United States rarely has as many wildfires as compared to states out West, such as California, which are more prone to fires. However, the lack of rain this year has caused the current drought affecting the northeast region, which is only helping to fuel the wildfires that are currently raging there. You do not often […] Fire Gregg Frantz | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Opens Today for 2024-25 Season The 2024-25 ski season has kicked off for some mountains across the country, and Mammoth Mountain, California, is set to join the party today. Earlier this week, Mammoth received 5 inches of snow, and low overnight temperatures are expected throughout the week, with more snow in the forecast for the area. It is shaping to be another great start to […] Gregg Frantz | November 15, 2024 0 Comments
Noah Dines Sets 3 Million Feet Benchmark for The Most Ever Human-Powered Vertical Skied in a Year Most people have dreams or goals they want to accomplish in their lives, whether it be daily, weekly, or yearly. Some may be financial, health-related, or job-related goals, and some may just be personal. It is always a great story when we see someone pursuing their dreams and goals and not just discussing them. Noah Dines is one of those […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 24, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Adds Another 52 Resorts for Winter 2024-25, Including Loveland, CO, and Bear Valley, CA Indy Pass announces new resorts. Added capacity triggers limited sale of 24/25 Indy Passes. The Indy Pass announced today that Loveland Resort in Colorado is among 52 new resorts added to the Indy Pass for the 2024-25 season. 30 of those resorts were announced, including Loveland Ski Area, Colorado; Innsbruck, Austria (12 resorts); Bear Valley, California; and Massif du Sud, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 24, 2024 0 Comments
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