7 Pieces of Gear You Need to Upgrade This Season Welcome to an exploration of the gear upgrades that can make your skiing or snowboarding experience more comfortable and enhance your performance on the slopes. This guide will look at seven essential gear items, from boots to goggles, that can significantly impact your winter sports adventure. These upgrades are designed to help you enjoy your time on the mountain to […] Kenneth Condon | October 20, 2024 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] Abandoned Ski Mountain in New Hampshire Could Be Yours for $3.2 Million An old treasure to the state of New Hampshire and once a frequent destination for skiers and riders of the Northeast has gone back on sale at a bargain price of $3.2 million. The mountain, once known as Whittier Mountain, sits on 797 lush acres of New England forest, with most of its nostalgic trails now overgrown. With the demand […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | April 16, 2024 4 Comments
Shaun White Joins Forces With NBA Franchise for Exclusive Collaboration Renowned snowboarder Shaun White is making waves in sports fashion with an exclusive collaboration set to launch with the NBA team, the Utah Jazz. The limited edition collection, presented by White’s snowboard brand, Whitespace, is poised for release on January 11 and will be exclusively offered at the Delta Center, home of the Utah Jazz team store. Related: Shaun White […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | January 10, 2024 0 Comments
Winter Park Resort, CO, is Adding Arapaho Language to its Trail Signs This Season Winter Park Resort in Colorado has announced the unveiling of a new art installation, “There Is Snow On The Ground,” developed in collaboration with Native and Indigenous artists, skiers, riders, and outdoor stewards. This project, four years in the making, aims to raise awareness of Winter Park’s sense of place, its original Native and Indigenous heritage, and the vital importance […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | December 21, 2023 1 Comment
5 Extra Pieces of Gear to Consider for Your Backcountry Setup A trip into the backcountry requires unique pieces of gear different from what you’d need on a typical day at the resort. Even the obvious, like skis or a snowboard, can be totally different, with many riders preferring a lighter setup to reduce weight for the uphill portion of their excursion. Other items like a beacon probe and shovel […] Backcountry Kenneth Condon | December 15, 2023 0 Comments
CAIC Begins Daily Forecasts as Avalanche Season Kicks Off Last week, a snowstorm dropped over 20 inches in many parts of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, marking the beginning of ski season for riders in the state. Resorts Arapahoe Basin and Keystone have already opened terrain this week, and many more mountains are set to open later this month. As the snow accumulates in the resorts, so does it gather in […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | November 3, 2023 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, Night Skiing Rolled Back for 2nd Straight Year This year, Keystone Resort is bringing its night skiing to a close at 7 p.m., an hour earlier than previous seasons. This move signals a reduction in the distinctive experience that has traditionally distinguished Keystone from most other Colorado ski resorts. There is a palpable sense of disappointment for locals who can recall when the resort used to feature Wednesday […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | October 17, 2023 0 Comments
[SOLD] Silverton Mountain, CO, Gets New Ownership Over the last two decades, Silverton Mountain in Colorado has made its name by providing adventure seekers with dramatic big mountain terrain and a uniquely exhilarating skiing experience. The mountain sits in the heart of the San Juan Range and is renowned globally for its backcountry and helicopter access. Established in 2001 by Aaron and Jen Brill, this ski destination […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Best Colorado Ski Towns For Fall Foliage Nestled within the rugged embrace of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s ski towns are renowned for their winter wonderlands. However, as the temperatures cool and the aspen leaves transition from verdant green to a harmonious symphony of golds and oranges, these alpine havens transform into something truly magical. A landscape ablaze with the fiery hues of autumn, where the crisp mountain […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
The Top 5 Biggest Upcoming Ski Resort Expansion Projects Bigger is better, right? This year, we saw our favorite ski resorts complete expansion projects, finalize plans, or break new ground. Here is an update of the biggest and the boldest so you can plan your trip accordingly in the coming seasons. Deer Valley Resort, UT Alterra Mountain Company recently announced that Deer Valley Resort in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 9, 2023 0 Comments
Record Breaking Home In Vail, CO, Now Available as $22,000 a Night Luxury Rental A house in Vail, Colorado, that sold in 2020 for a local real estate record $57.25 million has recently opened as a luxury vacation rental for the first time ever. The property, made available as a part of the Triumph Mountain Properties’ Apex Collection, is available starting at $22,000 a night, and will offer guests a top-of-the-line experience as they […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | August 13, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Embracing Tradition at Mad River Glen, VT Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Mad River Glen remains a sanctuary for skiers and locals alike. Those holding on to the nostalgia of the fabled and now disappearing sleepy east coast ski town, flock to the Mad River Glen (MRG) single chair every winter to enjoy its unique beauty and the challenging terrain it provides. The iconic […] Kenneth Condon | August 3, 2023 2 Comments
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