Arapahoe Basin, CO Report: Good to be Back on Snow By the time I rounded the hairpins of Loveland Pass to arrive at Arapahoe Basin signs were placed on the roadway warning visitors that the lower “Early Riser” lot was already full. At 8 in the morning, it was rare to see the lot full even on the busiest days, but it wasn’t a normal day, it was opening day. […] Conditions Report Lucas Gauthier | October 18, 2021 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, CO to Open Sunday Kicking off Front Range Ski Season Arapahoe Basin has pulled the trigger and announced that they will be opening Sunday, October 17 to kick off the Front Range ski season. The Legend plans to spin the Black Mountain Express from 8:30-4:00 servicing the intermediate High Noon run and a portion of the early season Banana Terrain Park. This opening comes only a day after Wolf Creek […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | October 14, 2021 1 Comment
US Mint to Produce Snowboarding Coin Highlighting History in Vermont Coming in 2022, the United States Mint will start producing a limited edition one-dollar coin highlighting the impact of Vermont on the sport of snowboarding. The coin is a part of the “American Innovation” series of one-dollar coins, which will eventually highlight innovations from all 50 states plus Washington DC. The coin, designed by artist Justin Kunz, was designed specifically […] Brains Lucas Gauthier | October 8, 2021 0 Comments
Colorado Ski Area Upgrades and Opening Dates for 2021-2022 Season With the 2021-2022 Winter Season looming, snow sports enthusiasts begin to brush off their gear and look towards the slopes in the hope of early snow.ย Many Colorado ski resorts have undergone upgrades over the off-season to improve their winter experience. From new lifts to parking expansions, ski areas have documented their changes and posted their opening dates in anticipation of […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | September 21, 2021 0 Comments
A Colorado 14er Has Been Closed Due to Liability Concerns 14er Mount Lindsey, located near Alamosa, Colorado, has been closed to public access due to liability concerns. Access to the summit block of the 14,048ft tall mountain is now prohibited, as stated by a sign placed by the landowners, the Trinchera-Blanca Ranch. While the closure doesn’t impact the surrounding peaks or most of the trail to the top, the summit […] Climbing Lucas Gauthier | September 9, 2021 1 Comment
Vail, CO Expansion on Golden Peak Creates More Room for Ski Racing An expansion of Golden Peak at Vail Mountain in Colorado lays the foundation for a new training and racing venue for the dual moguls’ event. The initial Golden Peak expansion, undertaken in 2019, included three new ski runs over a 68-acre expansion area and a new T-bar lift to service the terrain. Although the runs are primarily designed for race […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | August 31, 2021 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Basin Under Threat From Caldor Fire Protecting the Lake Tahoe Basin has become the nation’s top firefighting priority as the Caldor Fire rapidly grows. With more than 3,200 fire personnel working to contain the Caldor blaze California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has requested a presidential major disaster declaration for eight counties, including some of those surrounding Lake Tahoe. If approved this request would allow food, housing, and […] Fire Lucas Gauthier | August 27, 2021 4 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Raises Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour Following an industry-wide rush to increase wages and entice workers, Solitude Mountain Resort has jumped on the train and increased its starting minimum wage to $15 an hour.ย The increase applies to all non-tipped positions and even includes wage bumps for certain potions paid above the old starting wage. The change represents more than a 2X increase over the Utah minimum […] Industry News Lucas Gauthier | August 17, 2021 0 Comments
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