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
Phase II of China’s Taicang Alps Resort Aims to Create the Largest Indoor Ski Area in the World Much of the East Coast and especially the Northeast just received its first major heat wave of the summer making it unbearable to go outside for most people. The extreme heat brings thoughts and memories of the snow and hitting the slopes during the winter for skiers. The thoughts on climate change and the warming trends that have been happening […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 25, 2024 0 Comments
Japanese Climbers Have Their Gear Stolen in Alaska but Community Comes Together to Help Them Climb Denali When most people think about flying the first things that may pop in people’s minds are frustration, headaches, and waiting in long lines. Most people would agree that losing your luggage is one of the most frustrating things a person can deal with when traveling. However, can you imagine getting your gear and equipment stolen for a once-in-a-lifetime trip? That […] Climbing Gregg Frantz | June 25, 2024 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Has Already Gotten 130 Inches of Snow This Season If you ever wanted to take a trip to South America and hit Argentinian or Chilean ski resorts now might be the best time to go. You could not ask for a better way to start off the ski season in South America! Three weeks into the season, the Chilean Resort of Valle Nevado is over halfway to its average winter […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
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