Wildfire Raging South of Reno, NV, Prompts Evacuations A wildfire broke out on Saturday, September 7 southwest of Reno, Nevada, and has grown rapidly ever since. Officials are now reporting the Davis Fire has grown to 5,596 acres as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, an increase from 4,703 acres on Monday morning. Evacuation orders and warnings are still in place for more than 14,000 residents in […] Fire John Cunningham | September 10, 2024 0 Comments
Vermont School Teacher Noah Dines Breaks World Record for Most Human-Powered Vertical in 1 Year Although the ski season is still months away in North America, a 30-year-old Boston native has already accomplished an astonishing skiing record. Noah Dines has officially set the new world record for ski-touring the most human-powered vertical feet in one year. With a jaw-dropping 2,506,500 feet already under his belt and nearly four months left in the year, Dines is […] Industry News John Cunningham | September 6, 2024 0 Comments
Norway Mountain, MI, Ready to Re-Open for the Upcoming Season It’s been seven long seasons since the lifts were spinning at Norway Mountain in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. After a year of progress updates, skiers and snowboarders in the Midwest can rejoice over the good news: Norway Mountain will officially reopen for the 2024-25 winter season. Related: Norway Mountain, MI, Aiming to Reopen for the 2024/2025 Season This past […] Industry News John Cunningham | September 3, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Big Cities to Live for Skiers and Snowboarders The snow-covered mountains and ski life don’t typically coincide with the concrete jungle, hustle and bustle of big city life. However, a handful of large cities across the United States boast, or at least try to, calling themselves big ski cities. Related: Is Los Angeles, CA, a Ski Town? This list is geared toward the ‘call your boss and take […] Industry News John Cunningham | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
Top 9 Must Ski Destinations Around the World Who doesn’t love a good destination ski trip? Anticipation levels are sky-high while planning your travel, from finding accommodation to checking out local dining options. The immediate thrill when arriving in a unique winter paradise accompanied by friends, family, or your own good fortune. There are not many feelings quite like it. Each year, TripAdvisor puts together a list of the […] Industry News John Cunningham | July 20, 2024 1 Comment
Newschoolers Returns to Being Independently Owned and Operated Once Again A recent post shared on Newschoolers website and to Instagram revealed some very exciting news regarding its future. After 25 years making waves in the ski industry, Newschoolers will once again be operating independently. Professional athletes, snow-sports brands, and skiers from all over the world filled the comment section with congratulations and elation. For the last few years, the central […] Industry News John Cunningham | July 8, 2024 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Conditions Report: Closing Weekend Spring Skiing at its Finest Report from May 23, 2024 Starting the morning with a 4 a.m. alarm after getting off work at 10:30 p.m. the night before is never fun. Unless, of course, you’re day-tripping down to Mammoth Mountain, California, for spring skiing on closing weekend. We hit the road around 5 a.m. as the skies shifted from pitch-black to a bright, beautiful sunrise […] Conditions Report John Cunningham | May 25, 2024 1 Comment
A Look at the Spring Phenomonon of Wiggle-Runs As the snow begins to soften, resorts all over experience the same incredible phenomenon; the “wiggle runs” start to appear. Also commonly referred to as “snake runs” due to their obvious appearance, these are hard to miss and a hell of a lot of fun to ski or snowboard down. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, Report: Hangmans Chute, Wipe Out, The […] Industry News John Cunningham | May 19, 2024 0 Comments
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