Should Helmets Be Mandatory at Ski Resorts? It wasn’t very long ago that ski helmets were more of an obscurity then the norm like they are today. Though ski helmets were initially invented in the 1950s with the use of technology from World War II, they didn’t really began to see wide spread use until the early to mid 2000’s. A study from ScholarBlogs found that in the […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 10, 2025 2 Comments
Top 7 Most Unexpected Animals Seen on the Slopes Like any outdoor activity humans participle in, from time to time we tend to come in contact with the original inhabitants of the area we choose to make our playground. Many ski resorts are on national forests, and in those dense, often remote areas one can run into some pretty striking wildlife. In fact, Colorado’s White River National Forest is […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | July 9, 2025 0 Comments
Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Closes Aging Black Bear Lift Permanently Eaglecrest Ski Area, Southeast Alaska’s largest ski area and the only in-bounds resort in the region, has announced the indefinite closure of its aging Black Bear chairlift. Owned and operated by the city of Juneau, Alaska’s capital, Eaglecrest Ski Area was established in 1975, and features four double chairlifts accessing 640 acres, with 36 marked alpine runs, two Nordic skiing […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 4, 2025 0 Comments
Helicopter Crash Claims One Life in Remote Swiss Alpine Region A helicopter crash in the high-altitude Fusshörner region of the Swiss Alps has left a 51-year-old Swiss man dead, Valais authorities confirmed Saturday, June 28. The helicopter, which was traversing the Oberaletsch Glacier at the time, came to a sudden halt on its side after an unexplained impact with the ground, according to Valais cantonal police. The aircraft, operated by […] Crash Joseph Kaufmann | July 2, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Best Ski Counties in the United States There are countless great skiing and snowboarding locations across the United States. Some counties, however, pull far above their weight when it comes to quality and quantity of snow, elevation, access to great inbounds and backcountry terrain, vibrant après scene, accessibility from major airports, and of course number of ski resorts. From coast to coast, we’ve compiled a list using […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 23, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Duo Breaks Speed Record on Mont Blanc, Skiing All 4 Faces and Climbing 24,000 Vertical Feet in Stunning 21 Hours Record-setting alpinist Benjamin Védrines, 32, and partner Nicolas Jean recently conquered all four of Mont Blancs incredible faces in an impressive 21 hours. While that accomplishment might be incredible enough, the fact that these two mountaineers conquered the amazing feat in June makes it even more astonishing. Mont Blanc, sitting at an elevation of 15,777 feet, hold snow near its […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | June 19, 2025 0 Comments
The Reason You Can’t Build a Snowman in Antarctica Antarctica is the snowiest and most ice-covered place on Earth—yet paradoxically, it’s also the world’s largest desert. Less than half a percent of the continent is ice-free, and the Antarctic Ice Sheet contains a staggering 30 million cubic kilometers (7.2 million cubic miles) of ice. This single ice sheet holds about 70% of the planet’s freshwater and 90% of its […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
Alex Honnold, Famed Big Wall Climber and “Free Solo” Star, Cast In Upcoming Supernatural Climbing Movie Alex Honnold, 39, is set to feature in an upcoming horror climbing movie The Sound filmed in Mazama, Washington, and Las Vegas, Nevada, according to IMBD. Honnold is famous for his big mountain climbs in both Yosemite National Park, and across the globe. In 2017, Honnold changed the climbing world forever by becoming the first person to summit Yosemite’s “freerider” route […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | June 13, 2025 0 Comments
How Much Does it Cost to Climb to the Roof of the World in 2025? For many in the climbing community, Mount Everest stands as the pinnacle of high altitude mountaineering. The highest of the seven summits, Everest (known locally as Chomolungma in Tibetan or Sagarmatha in Nepali) is the highest point on Planet Earth. This behemoth towers a staggering 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level, the same altitude as commercial jets fly. In […] Climbing Joseph Kaufmann | June 12, 2025 0 Comments
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Crosses the Atlantic, Affecting Air Quality Index Across Europe Summer is officially here, meaning longer days, drier conditions, and warmer weather. While all of those factors make for a great day on the beach, it can wreak havoc on North America’s drier areas, especially the prairie provinces of Canada such as Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. I currently reside in Michigan, a state not commonly associated with wildfires due to […] Fire Joseph Kaufmann | June 11, 2025 0 Comments
The Income Needed to Own a Home in Top U.S. Cities Close to Skiing Skiing and affordable are two words that aren’t generally used in the same sentence. While ski towns across the U.S. are famously expensive, such as Aspen, Colorado, and Park City, Utah, these types of towns generally don’t offer the same career opportunities that larger metro areas do. As a result, many professionals prefer to move to larger cities that offer […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 9, 2025 1 Comment
Colorado’s Last Ski Resort To Close for the 2024-25 Season: Arapahoe Basin Extends Season to June 15 Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, known worldwide for its steep terrain, high-alpine energy, and famously long ski seasons, is once again making headlines for pushing well into summer. Nestled high on the western slope of the Continental Divide in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, A-Basin—affectionately called “A-Bay” by locals—sits at a base elevation of 10,520 feet and rises to a summit of 13,050 feet. […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | June 6, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Pole Straps—Added Safety Feature or Extra Risk? Ski pole straps, for a very long time, were an expected piece of equipment skiers would use to ensure they didn’t lose their gear during a fall or while pole planting. It wasn’t until fairly recently, skiers began to turn their backs on pole straps for various reasons, mainly for safety concerns. Perhaps due to the progression and evolution of […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 5, 2025 0 Comments
Remains of British Hiker Found High in the Italian Dolomites 6 Months After Going Missing The body of British Hiker Aziz Ziriat has been found in the Passo di Conca area deep in the Italian Dolomites near the town of Tione Di Trento. Ziriat, 36, went missing January 1 with friend and hiking companion Sam Harris, 35, both from London, England. The pair had been traveling from hut to hut (or rifugi as they are […] Hiking Joseph Kaufmann | June 5, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Steepest Chairlifts in the United States Finding the steepest chairlifts in the United States might seem like a straightforward subject to calculate. In actuality, it is much more subjective than one might expect. Some chairlifts have extremely steep sections going over gorges and ravines, making it easy to think that they could be a top contender. However, more mellow and extended flat areas, which may go […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 3, 2025 2 Comments
How Vail Resorts’ Mt. Brighton Operates and Creates Snow in the Midwest Amid an Ever-Changing Climate Located in a metro area of nearly 5 million people and at an elevation of only 230 feet, Michigan’s Mt. Brighton might not initially sound like a destination resort. However, thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmaking abilities and varied terrain, Mt. Brighton operates successfully even under some of the most unpredictable weather conditions in the country. Since 1960, the well-known resort […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | December 11, 2024 1 Comment
5-Year-Old Boy Mauled by Mountain Lion in California California is a state known for its expansive and varied natural beauty. It is a place over 39 million people share with a vast array of wildlife from bears to elk to wolves and everything in between. With such a massive population, humans and animals are bound to come in contact with one another from time to time. Unfortunately for […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Resorts With Triple Black Diamond Trails Black diamond runs are challenging for even the most advanced skiers and riders, and a double black diamond will push those daring enough to their absolute limit. Many people may not be aware that a third, even more extreme option exists at a few resorts across North America—the elusive, sought-after, and intimidating triple black diamond. Related: What Separates a Double […] Joseph Kaufmann | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
The Top 5 Highest Elevation Hotels in the World Are you looking for an incredible vacation full of breathtaking views, or views that will quite literally take your breath away? Book a stay at any of these five ultra-high elevation hotels and prepare to take in unforgettable sights right out your window, all within the comfort of your room. Related: 5 Stars — The Highest-Rated Ski Resort in Every […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | August 12, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Ski Towns In North America With The Best Food After a long day of shredding the slopes, sometimes those overpriced chicken tenders and cardboard slices of pepperoni pizza at the mountainside cafeteria won’t cut it. Luckily enough, the appetite for a day of high-altitude escapades has created a robust and varied après scene across North America’s ski towns. From Pho to Foix Gras and Tacos to Tomahawk Steaks, we […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2024 0 Comments
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