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
Tyrol Basin, WI, Owner Accused of Disorderly Conduct and Physical Abuse of a Child Nathaniel Thomas McGree, owner of Tyrol Basin Ski Area, Wisconsin, was arrested Monday night, February 24, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday. According to the Dane Country Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just before 6:00 p.m. to Bohn Road in the Town of Vermont after it was reported a teen was walking along the road. Deputies spoke with a 17-year-old […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 26, 2025 0 Comments
Snowmobiler Killed in an Avalanche in British Columbia, Canada A snowmobiler riding in the Forster Creek area in southeast British Columbia, Canada, was caught in an avalanche and killed on Sunday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) confirmed. According to an Avalanche Canada incident report, when the slide came down, the victim was one of three snowmobilers riding in the Forster Creek area below Thunderwater Lake, about 56 miles (90 […] Avalanche Gregg Frantz | February 26, 2025 0 Comments
Winterplace Ski Resort, WV, Keeps the Winter Fun Rolling into March March is only a few days away, so spring will be here before we know it. While some people look forward to warmer temperatures and longer days, skiers and snowboarders might have different feelings about spring. It’s a cold reminder that the ski season is coming to an end for ski resorts in the mid-Atlantic and southeast regions. However, don’t […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 25, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO, Receives Sustainability Award Skiers, snowboarders, and winter enthusiasts are often the tip of the spear in promoting sustainability and protecting our planet. After all, if there is no snow, there will be no skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, or other winter activities, and no one wants that. The ski industry and ski resorts around the United States and the world have taken notice […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 25, 2025 0 Comments
Bridger Bowl, MT, Reveals Big New Plans for the Future It’s always exciting when ski resorts announce extensive plans for the future. Skiers, snowboarders, and especially locals want to know what those plans consist of and what the resort is preparing to do. Will those plans include terrain expansions, lift upgrades, or any other major improvements to the mountain? Bridger Bowl, Montana, outlined its plans for the resort, and they […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Professional Freeskier Nikolai Schirmer Captures Intense Footage of Avalanche in Georgia Norwegian free skier Nikolai Schirmer captured a video of a huge avalanche on February 22 at the Bakhmaro ski area in Georgia. He posted the video on Instagram and described his decision to stay out of avalanche terrain that day. “We made the call to wait out this first sunny day after the storm and stay out of avalanche terrain. […] Avalanche Gregg Frantz | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
What are the Best Ski Resorts to Visit by Month? Everyone dreams of chasing the best powder and conditions throughout the season. Unfortunately, jobs, kids, and life can get in the way of making that a reality. However, we all try and make that one big ski trip each season to be where the best snow will be at that specific time. Sometimes, Mother Nature cooperates with the models and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | February 22, 2025 0 Comments
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