Recreational Marijuana Has Arrived in Taos, NM This is no April Fool’s joke—recreational cannabis will be available for purchase at dispensaries in New Mexico on Friday, April 1st. Locals in Taos are preparing for the inception of a brand new, very lucrative industry. There are currently multiple cannabis retailers filing for licenses to sell recreational pot in the state of New Mexico. Although many of these licenses […] Haleigh Hafner | March 31, 2022 2 Comments
Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is Turning 75 Looking for something fun to do this weekend? If you find yourself in Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin, you’re in luck! Arapahoe Basin is inviting all skiers and snowboarders to a weekend-long celebration for the ski area’s 75th anniversary. The festivities start on Friday, April 1, and end on Sunday, April 3. Activities will satisfy all ages with events ranging from the […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | March 30, 2022 1 Comment
Search for Missing California Man Continues After 3 Weeks The ongoing search for missing northern Californian man, Tyler Evans, enters into its third week. Evans and his dog went missing during the first week of March, according to his mother’s Facebook post. He was last seen with his dog in Siskiyou County, California. He has been without a car, sleeping bag, or protection from weather conditions since he went […] Haleigh Hafner | March 21, 2022 0 Comments
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the Mountain Skiing in the Spring months is already a treat for all. Warmer temperatures, more sunshine, and great snow – what more could anyone ask for? Today, March 17th, skiers are getting to tear up the slopes dressed head to toe in green, drinking green beer and Irish whiskey at apres ski. On St. Patrick’s Day, we all come together to […] Haleigh Hafner | March 17, 2022 0 Comments
Town of Vail, CO, Switches Russian Flag Out With Ukrainian Flag As Russian forces continue to invade Ukraine, Vail Mountain employees switched out the Russian flag that hung amidst the international banners east of the Vail roundabout with a Ukrainian flag. The removal of the Russian flag happened swiftly and without ceremony. Vail’s Town Manager, Scott Robson, made it clear that hanging Ukraine’s blue and gold colors is an act of […] Haleigh Hafner | March 15, 2022 2 Comments
Alta Ski Area, UT, Experiences Driest February on Record Alta Ski Area in Utah recently recorded some of the lowest snow totals on record since 1945. In total, Alta recorded a total of 55.5 inches of snowfall in January and February. This is 118.5 inches less snow compared to the 2020-2021 ski season. Although the lack of snow in peak skiing months made it harder than usual for Alta […] Haleigh Hafner | March 14, 2022 0 Comments
Why Salt Lake City, UT Has Some of the World’s Worst Air Quality and What We Can Do to Fix It If you’ve ever been in Salt Lake City during the winter long enough, you know about its nasty air quality – its gross inversion layer that you often can’t see through but can smell, taste, and even feel. IQAir, a Swedish research company, ranks Salt Lake City as the 94th metropolitan city with the worst air quality in the world. […] Brains Haleigh Hafner | March 14, 2022 3 Comments
Park City Mountain Resort, UT Opens Terrain That Has Been Closed for 3 Years Park City Mountain Resort, UT, just released the exciting announcement that Scott’s Bowl, West Bowl, and a few double black diamond runs are now open to skiers and snowboarders after being closed for three years. Park City Mountain Resort closed the bowl indefinitely in 2018 after being unable to come to an agreement on new lease terms with Silver King […] Industry News Haleigh Hafner | February 28, 2022 1 Comment
Japan’s Hakuba Valley New Glamping Campsite Set to Open on March 1, 2022 As the snow begins to melt and flowers begin to bloom, ski resorts around the world are preparing for spring and summer activities. In Japan, Hakuba Valley Ski Resorts are working on adding new additions to make these upcoming seasons the most entertaining yet for their visitors. The most exciting new edition is Hakuba’s new glamping site, which is located […] Haleigh Hafner | February 24, 2022 0 Comments
Is Competitive Junior Racing Becoming Too Expensive? According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard of ski clubs, academics, and colleges, a competitive junior skier’s racing career can total $500,000. As the popularity of skiing and snowboarding continues to increase year by year, so does the price to participate. Steve Porino, NBC Olympics commentator and former racer, voiced his concern watching the barrier to […] Haleigh Hafner | February 22, 2022 2 Comments
Deer Valley Resort, UT, Considering Paid Parking Deer Valley Resort in Utah is known for being one of the first resorts to offer free parking to its visitors. This has become a large part of the resort’s mission to give first-class service to skiers who come to the mountain. However, this might all be about to change. Related: Alta Ski Area, UT Now Requiring Paid Reservations for […] Haleigh Hafner | February 14, 2022 5 Comments
Are the 2022 Winter Olympics the Most Expensive of All Time? In short, the surprising answer to the question: are the 2022 Winter Olympics the most expensive of all time, is no. Russia takes first place for the most expensive Winter Olympics. In 2014, Russia’s planners spent $22 billion on Olympic events, athletes, infrastructure, and more. The budget for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is $4 billion. While $4 billion may […] Olympics Haleigh Hafner | February 10, 2022 0 Comments
[OLYMPICS] Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Re-Cap: February 3rd – 7th The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics started the winter games off with a bang on Feb. 4th, 2022. With gorgeous designs from Ralph Lauren, Team USA looked strong, intimidating, and ready to win medals this year. Some of the preliminary events began on Thursday, Feb. 3rd. Events in the Alpine, Freestyle, Cross Country, and Snowboarding disciplines took place […] Olympics Haleigh Hafner | February 7, 2022 0 Comments
Want to See a New Slice of a Mountain? Check Out These 5 Independently Owned Ski Resorts This winter, large ski resorts owned by parent companies have been uber crowded. Because Vail resorts decided to decrease their season pass price by 20%, people from across the world flocked to the mountains. According to Vail Resorts’ annual report, the company sold 67% more epic passes in 2021 compared to 2020. Although it’s great to see so many people […] Haleigh Hafner | February 4, 2022 2 Comments
New Ultra-Safe Tyrolia Protector Bindings Set to Launch in Spring 2022 Coming in Spring 2022, Tyrolia plans to release the brand new Protector Attack Binding. The Tyrolia Protector Attack bindings are designed to give you a sleek look and keep your knees safe from any potential injuries. Tyrolia prides itself on providing its skiers with bindings that allow them to ski all parts of the mountain – from the bunny slopes […] Gear Haleigh Hafner | February 3, 2022 2 Comments
Sit-Ski X Games Champion Trevor Kennison: A Major Inspiration to All Trevor Kennison, a sit-skier from Winter Park, CO., made history last week at the X Games by being the first adaptive athlete ever to hit the big air jump. Kennison catapulted himself 90-feet from the lip of the jump, overshooting the landing by 10 feet. His jump electrified the X Games crowd, and he has garnered lots of well-deserved attention […] Haleigh Hafner | January 31, 2022 0 Comments
Mammut Begins New Learn to Ski or Snowboard Scholarship Program Mammut wants to teach you how to ski! The retail brand is partnering with Copper Mountain, CO, to launch a brand new Learn to Ski or Ride Scholarship program. Nora Fierman, Mammut’s marketing manager, hopes that this scholarship program will break down the barriers that stand in between many people and the introduction to snow sports. This scholarship is a […] Haleigh Hafner | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
Snowboarder Collides With Moose at Park City Mountain Resort, UT A snowboarder was hospitalized after crashing into a moose in Park City, UT, last Tuesday. Over one week later, the boarder is said to be recovering, according to KPCW News. The male snowboarder was knocked unconscious by the moose and immediately examined by Park City Ski Patrol. After an initial screening, ski patrol realized the snowboarder was suffering further complications, […] Haleigh Hafner | January 21, 2022 0 Comments
How To Choose The Best Ski Boot For You Have you been considering buying ski boots, but once you start doing deeper research, words like “flex” and “last” keep showing up way too often? Or the distinction between all-mountain and on-piste becomes too blurred to tell a difference? The ski boot purchasing decision can be a daunting mission, and seeking help is nothing to shy away from. The first […] Haleigh Hafner | January 19, 2022 0 Comments
The Return of the Ski Onesie Heavily retro-inspired one-piece ski suits are beginning to increase in popularity and are making a comeback on the slopes! People are once again embracing the bold-colored suits and enjoying the convenience of having an “all in one” snowsuit. Although your first thought of a one-piece ski suit may be reminiscent of the 80s, the suits were invented in 1948 by […] Haleigh Hafner | January 18, 2022 0 Comments