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Nicholas DeRiso

World Traveler. Always standing sideways. Snowboarding, surfing, skating, or hopping a plane to travel the globe. Either way, I'll be boarding soon.

The Highlands, MI, to Install the Midwest’s 1st Bubble Chair Winter ’23/24

The Highlands plans to install a six-person bubble chair

The Highlands, Michigan’s largest ski resort, has just announced they will install the first and fastest six-person bubble chair in the Midwest, the Camelot 6. The resort broke the news on the Highlands Harbor Springs Facebook page, informing its fans the mountain will be getting a lot warmer, quieter, and faster for the Winter 2023/2024 Season.  Related: Copper Mountain, CO […]

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Nick DeRiso | September 22, 2022
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Patagonia’s Founder Will Avoid Paying $700 Million in Taxes With Legal Loophole

Patagonia's Founder Who Gave Up Company Will Avoid $700 Million Tax Hit

On September 14, Patagonia made headlines and shocked the outdoor industry when owner Yvon Chouinard announced that he was transferring 98% of the family-owned company, including all its non-voting stock, to a new nonprofit called Holdfast Collective. Made in the name of saving the planet, the donation hands the company off to an advocacy group with a mission to “fight […]

Nick DeRiso | September 21, 2022
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NY to NZ in 17 Hours: Air New Zealand Launches First Non-Stop Flight to New York

Air NZ launches first direct flight to NYC

After four years of planning, Air New Zealand has just completed its first direct, non-stop flight from Aukland to New York after landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport this past weekend. The flight marks the return of ultra-long-haul route expansions, a growing trend among global airlines in the late-2010s only to be shelved as the pandemic brought international travel […]

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Nick DeRiso | September 21, 2022
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Mt. Bachelor, OR, to Offer Cheaper Lift Tickets For Signing Liability Waiver

Mt. Bachelor To Offer Cheaper Lift Tickets For Signing Liability Waiver

In a report put out by the Central Oregon Daily News, Mount Bachelor Ski Resort in Bend, Oregon is planning to sell daily lift tickets for the 22/23 Winter Season at two different price points based on its guest’s willingness to sign a liability release. The news broke after an important email was sent to the resort’s season pass holders […]

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Nick DeRiso | September 13, 2022
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International Olympic Committee Postpones Decision on 2030 Winter Olympics Host City

The International Olympic Committee has announced that its decision on a host city for the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will be delayed until at least September 2023. Candidate cities: Salt Lake City; Sapporo, Japan; and Vancouver, Canada, all of which have previously hosted a Winter Games, will have to wait until next fall for a final decision. The postponement […]

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Nick DeRiso | September 13, 2022
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Montana Ski Area Under Threat From Wildfire

Mt. Baldy Havre, MT Fire

Bear Paw Ski Bowl, a small independent ski hill located in Havre, Montana, is under threat by a major wildfire burning on Mount Baldy. Located on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, it’s moving quickly toward Beaver Creek Park. Hill County Commissioner Mark Peterson reported the fire to the Havre Daily News yesterday afternoon. Hill County DES Coordinator Amanda Frickel told the […]

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Nick DeRiso | September 8, 2022
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Vail Mountain, CO, Striving for its Earliest Opening Day Ever

Vail Mountain is striving for its earliest Opening Day ever this upcoming 22/23 winter season, slated for November 11, 2022 (Veterans Day). If all goes to plan, they will beat last year’s November 12 record by one day, one of the earliest Opening Days in decades. The resort will rely on Mother Nature and upgrades made to its state-of-the-art snowmaking […]

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Nick DeRiso | September 7, 2022
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Town of Park City, UT, Joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council

Park City Joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (

The Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau (PCCVB) has just been announced as the newest member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). The addition comes after PCCVCB has completed its draft of Utah’s first community-based Sustainable Tourism Plan, aiming to be a premier US ski area for eco-friendly ski tourism. Joining the GSTC helps position PCCVB to […]

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Nick DeRiso | September 7, 2022
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Installing 4 New Tower Fan Snow Guns

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (Colorado) will install four new tower fan snow guns on the Lower High Noon trail this upcoming season. The High Noon trail is a mellow intermediate run on the front side of A-Bay, taking skiers and riders from the top of the Black Mountain Express lift to the Base Lodge. A fun cruiser run, High Noon […]

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Nick DeRiso | September 2, 2022
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Bluebird Backcountry, CO, Now Offering Overnight Accommodations

New Accommodations Bluebird Backcountry

New for the 2022/2023 season, Bluebird Backcountry is excited to announce they will offer on-site, overnight accommodations at their one-of-a-kind ski area. Lodging will now be an option Wednesday through Sunday all season long, permitting availability. Talk about a ski-in, ski-out experience. Related: Bluebird Backcountry, CO, Partners with A-Basin, Powderhorn, Sunlight Skiers and riders can spend the night, choosing from […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022
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New ‘Ski Express’ Overnight Train to Austrian Resorts Launches This Winter

Ski Express A New Overnight Train to Austria From TUI

An exciting new way to get to the slopes from The Netherlands will be launched this upcoming winter. TUI’s ‘Ski Express’ will depart from Amsterdam every weekend this ski season, dropping off snow sports enthusiasts at some of Austria’s largest ski resorts. The new overnight train will take passengers from Holland’s capital city directly to the doorstep of the Eastern […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022
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Town of Vail, CO, to Receive $1.8 Million Grant for Clean Transit

Vail to Receive Clean Transit Grant

Vail Transit will reach a significant milestone in its goal to transition to a 100% clean energy fleet by 2032. The Town of Vail is set to receive a $1.8 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration, as part of its program to improve clean transit in rural areas. The funds will help purchase a pair of battery-operated electric shuttle […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022
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Brain Post: Does Higher Altitude Make You Fart More?

High Altitude Flatus Expulsion

Have you ever felt extra gassy while on a flight or during a hike? I recently completed an overnight trek and summited the second highest peak in Guatemala, Acatenango. At the top, we would witness incredible views and the active Volcán de Fuego erupt. It turned out that the volcano wouldn’t be the only thing erupting that night. Sharing a […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 30, 2022
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James Bond’s Snowboard on Display at Colorado Snowsports Museum

Snowboard from A View To Kill James Bond Roger Moore

“The name’s Bond. James Bond.” The memorable quote was made famous by Roger Moore in the 1985 blockbuster A View To A Kill. And now, a famous piece of memorabilia used in the movie’s mountain chase scene has landed in the Colorado Snowsports Museum: the original Sims snowboard from the film. This makes the board the newest addition to the […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 26, 2022
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The Sister Summit: A New Women’s-Only Freeski Competition Launching This Winter

The Sister Summit

To kick off the upcoming winter season in style, pro skiers Lexi DuPont and Hedvig Wessel along with pro snowboarders Fanny Avril and Leanne Pelosi are hosting the first ever Sister Summit. The Sister Summit 2022 will bring together top female skiers and snowboarders from around the world for a week of riding and workshops to redefine together the standards of […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 24, 2022
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A Tiny Mouse Found at 22,000 Feet is the World’s Highest-Dwelling Mammal

The yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse

The yellow-rumped leaf-eared mouse has just shattered the world record for the highest-dwelling mammal ever documented. The tiny but mighty mouse has an elevation range of more than 20,000 feet, the world’s largest for any species of mammal.  The mountaineering mouse surprised experts on a recent scientific expedition when one was discovered on Llullaillaco, the world’s second-highest active volcano and […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 23, 2022
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Coloradle, It’s like Wordle But With A Colorado Twist

Colorado Wordle

The Colorado Chamber of Commerce just announced its release of Coloradle. A digital word game that’s just like Wordle but for Coloradans. Over the past few years, the popularity of Wordle has exploded due to its easy gameplay, appeal to a wide audience, and ease of sharing and comparing scores on social media. Every day a new puzzle daily will […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 22, 2022
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Burton Snowboards Responds to Rumor That They’re For Sale

Burton Responds To Bloomberg Sale Rumor

Whether it’s climate change, inclusion in snowsports, or equality in the workplace, Donna Carpenter has never been afraid to take a stand. And now, she’s undoubtedly taken a stand against the latest rumor and talk that Burton Snowboards is for sale. A sale that reportedly could fetch upwards of $800 million. Related: Family-Owned Burton Snowboards Looking to Sell for $800 […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 22, 2022
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PSA: Now is the Time to Sign Up For an Avalanche Safety Course

PSA Now is the Time to Sign up for an Avalanche Course

With summer beginning to come to a close, leaves are starting to change and that crisp morning air is setting in. We can’t help but feel that itch to be back in the mountains once again. Although most of us are enjoying those off-season activities to keep the stoke alive until we get back on snow, it’s never too early […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 19, 2022
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Maine Ski Area Receives $2.5 Million Government Grant

Big Rock Mountain Gets Federal Grant Funding

Exciting news for Big Rock Mountain in Mars Hill, Maine who has just been awarded a $2.5 million dollar federal government grant. The US Department of Commerce Economic Development awarded the funding as part of its American Rescue Plan Travel, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation program. As a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization, BigRock is committed to making skiing an outdoor activity for […]

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Nick DeRiso | August 18, 2022
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