9 Less Than Common Myths Busted for Recreational Skiers You are out skiing at your favorite resort, and while enjoying a ride up the chairlift, you look down. You see a first-time teen slowly making their way down the hill. There is a child ripping turns and jumping off everything in sight, and a middle-aged man with an instructor working on turn shape. Many styles and varieties of skiing […] Jenah MacGrain | June 15, 2025 4 Comments
Spring at Mammoth Mountain, CA: Second Season is Here Mammoth Mountain, nestled among the Eastern Sierra in California, regularly boasts one of the longest ski seasons in the country. With a 329” season total (so far), much of which has fallen only in the last couple of months, Mammoth Mountain is the place to be this spring. As other resorts wind down for the winter season, Mammoth is just […] Jenah MacGrain | April 6, 2024 0 Comments
Springtime Big Snow Energy at Revelstoke Mountain Resort, B.C. Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, is home to some serious big snow energy. The mountain’s location in the only inland temperate rainforest in the world lends itself to consistent snowfall, with over 7 meters (>275 inches) so far this season (and counting)! The Mountain Perched atop Mount Mackenzie, Revelstoke is home to 3,121 acres of lift-accessed terrain, including […] Jenah MacGrain | March 6, 2024 0 Comments
The Best Goggle For All Conditions: SCOTT React Amp Pro The day starts out overcast. You grab your go-to goggles. Everything is perfect. Suddenly, the sun comes out. While your friends fumble with their complicated lens changing system, you continue to crush run after run because you chose SCOTT’s React AMP Pro goggles. Not only are the React AMP Pro goggles equipped with a fully integrated and easy to use […] Jenah MacGrain | October 31, 2023 0 Comments
Skiing the PNW – The Best Months to Ski Oregon and Washington Skiing in Oregon and Washington can be incredible – volcanoes and glaciers allow for skiing year-round, moisture-filled snow sticks to steeper faces, 10,000′ to 14,000′ mountains rise up from sea level making for some seriously long descents, and the area receives hundreds of inches of snow annually. So when is the best time to ski in this area of the […] Conditions Report Jenah MacGrain | October 3, 2023 0 Comments
Up for the Challenge: Where to Find Tree Lines and Powder Stashes All Day at Diamond Peak, NV Brought to you by Diamond Peak Are you looking for run after run of powder stashes, tree lines, and challenging terrain? The first resort that comes to mind may not be Diamond Peak, but it should be on your list. “We’re actually proud to still be relatively unknown in the greater Lake Tahoe ski scene. We’re the only community-owned resort in […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | March 27, 2023 0 Comments
National Ability Center: Where Ability Knows No Bounds Brought to you by National Ability Center “I CAN” Lives Here – This is the motto of the National Ability Center, a sports center based in Park City, UT, whose aim is to provide adaptive sports training and opportunities to youth, coaches, admin, and elite athletes through various facilities, camps, and adventures. Related: The Best Ski Bum Job: Adaptive Raft […] Jenah MacGrain | March 9, 2022 0 Comments
Is Tamarack Resort in Idaho the Best of Both Worlds? Brought to you by Tamarack Resort Floating through the trees on a powder day with no one else in sight, sliding into the lift line with no wait, and jumping on the chair to do it all again, lap after lap. Is there a better feeling? At Tamarack Resort in Idaho, this could be one of many things you experience […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | December 15, 2021 2 Comments
Location, Location, Location: Why Sugar Bowl Resort, CA is the Ultimate Choice for Tahoe Skiers Brought to you by Sugar Bowl Resort You are headed east on Interstate 80 from San Francisco. As you pass Auburn, your surroundings don’t look very different than the rest of the drive at first, with the road lined by your typical Sierra foothill forests. As you climb higher, jutting rocks and large boulders begin to appear, creating a sudden […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | February 12, 2021 0 Comments
7 Tips to Help You Become a Successful Instructor There is something special about working for a resort in the winter – the community, the atmosphere, and of course, the snow! Job opportunities vary from cooks to house cleaners, and parking management to snowsports instructors. If you enjoy skiing or snowboarding, teaching, and working with others, being an instructor may be the position for you. Whether you are looking […] Jenah MacGrain | September 18, 2020 2 Comments
7 Downsides to Being a Snowsports Instructor Being a snowsports instructor is often a rewarding and fun occupation. You spend your day out in the fresh air, doing an activity you love, and getting to share that activity with other people. As with most jobs, however, there are plenty of not-so-great aspects to being an instructor. Long days, crying children, annoying adults, kids on chairlifts, arguing couples, […] Jenah MacGrain | August 24, 2020 1 Comment
How to Enjoy a Ski Day at June Mountain, CA Brought to you by Mammoth Mountain June Mountain Ski Area, located just 25 miles north of Mammoth Mountain, is a true hidden gem of the Eastern Sierra. The laid back vibe, incredible views of the surrounding mountains and lakes, and low crowds make it an excellent destination for skiing and riding. Known as “California’s Family Mountain”, plenty of terrain options […] Jenah MacGrain | March 2, 2020 0 Comments
Chair to Chopper Challenge at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA: Win a Heli Ski Trip by Tracking Your Vertical Feet Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Have you ever dreamed of skiing some of British Columbia’s premier heli-skiing terrain? The Chair to Chopper Challenge at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is your chance, and it has been re-launched for another season! Here’s how it works: Download the Squaw Alpine app for iPhone or Android. Start tracking your vertical feet […] Industry News Jenah MacGrain | January 10, 2020 1 Comment
Is Skiing Enough for a Fit and Healthy Body? There is no doubt that skiing is a great workout, but the question remains – is skiing enough for a fit and healthy body? The consensus among recreational skiers may be “yes”. However, according to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), skiing is a strenuous sport that requires strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, coordination, and technique. If muscles are not prepared […] Jenah MacGrain | October 3, 2019 0 Comments
Ranked According to Instagram – 9 of the Most Photographed Mountains in the US An article by Reader’s Digest listed the 9 most photographed mountains in the United States, but how was this measured? There are countless amazing mountains in the US alone! We decided to organize the same list according to the number of posts each mountain has linked to its name on Instagram. #glaciernationalpark – 531,738 posts Glacier National Park is a vast […] Jenah MacGrain | July 3, 2019 6 Comments
Family Fun at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV [Sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain] Snowshoe Mountain, WV has a ton to offer when it comes to skiing and riding, outdoor activities, and nightlife, but is also full of family-friendly activities. Enjoy a sleigh ride, play around at the Big Top, try your hand at snowmobiling, play at Split Rock Pools, or check out the Coca-Cola Tube Park. Sleigh Rides At […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | March 8, 2019 0 Comments
Ballhooter 2019 at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV [Sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain Resort] What are you doing for Spring Break 2019? Millions will be flocking to the beaches of Florida, but what about a weekend-long apres party in the mountains? Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV can offer you just that – a Spring Break festival that involves free concerts and a variety of activities, contests, and games all over […] Jenah MacGrain | February 21, 2019 0 Comments
Adventure Activities at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, WV [Sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain] Snowshoe Mountain, WV has many activities to offer, other than skiing or riding, that are sure to keep everyone in your party entertained and wanting more. For those seeking the thrill of adventure, the Woods Escape Room, night skiing, adventure dining, off-road tours, snowmobile tours, tubing, and horseback riding are among the many activities offered […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | February 5, 2019 0 Comments
Weekend Warrior: Deer Valley Resort, UT on the Fly [Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort] Deer Valley Resort, located in Park City, Utah, has recently been awarded the title of United States’ Best Ski Resort 2018, by the World Ski Awards for the sixth straight year. The resort is perfect for a long holiday, but did you know that Deer Valley is incredibly accessible and would make for a great […] Jenah MacGrain | January 15, 2019 0 Comments
Snowshoe Mountain, WV Invests $4-Million in Snowmaking Upgrades [Sponsored by Snowshoe Mountain] Are you looking for the best snow conditions in the Mid Atlantic or Southeast regions of the US? Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia has you covered. The mountain has made some big changes to their snowmaking abilities in preparation for the 2018-19 season and beyond. Nearly four million dollars has been invested in upgrades with a […] Featured Article Jenah MacGrain | November 21, 2018 0 Comments
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