Revealing the Top 5 Most Common Snowboarding Injuries Despite snowboarding being one of the most fun activities in the world, it certainly comes with its fair share of risks. When snowboarders crash, they will often suffer serious injuries as the snowboard does not release like a ski, and the boardโs edge can act like a break and cause a sudden stop of momentum, resulting in fractured bones. In […] Crash Quinn Brophy | November 19, 2024 0 Comments
IKON Pass is Cracking Down on Pass Sharing Are you considering sharing your IKON Pass with a buddy? If so, you may want to rethink that decision as IKON Pass looks to take more serious measures to prevent pass sharing. It’s no secret that pass prices have been increasing for years, and people try to get around those prices by sharing passes. Because of this, various companies, specifically […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | November 10, 2024 0 Comments
CAIC to Host 17th Annual Benefit Bash in Breckenridge, CO Mark your calendars for November 23, folks, because the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is back for its 17th annual Benefit Bash. This event, lasting from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. MST at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge, Colorado, will feature live music, drinks, auctions, giveaways, and more to celebrate avalanche safety and the backcountry community. Tickets are currently on […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | November 6, 2024 0 Comments
Norway Mountain, MI, Making its Return for the 2024-25 Season For the first time since 2017, Michigan’s beautiful Norway Mountain will be up-and-running for the 2024-25 season. After new owner Justin Hoppe announced its return, Norway Mountain became the 39th ski resort in the Mitten State, making it the state with the second most ski areas only behind New York. ย Related: Norway Mountain, MI, Ready to Re-Open for the […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | November 1, 2024 0 Comments
Cody Townsend Releases Brand New Project: The FIFTY+ After announcing the conclusion of his project, The FIFTY, Cody Townsend is now brewing something new for finding the most incredible backcountry ski lines in the world.ย Townsend had skied 46 of the 50 lines recorded in the book, “The Fifty Classic Descents of North America,” before ending the project to allow him to ski the last four on his own […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | October 31, 2024 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Mount Brighton, MIโSoutheast Michigan’s Mini Mountain Growing up in metro Detroit, I greatly appreciate the offerings Michigan brings to skiing and snowboarding. The Mitten State is home to numerous small ski resorts, helping to build tight-knit communities of passionate skiers and riders that give these small resorts big personalities. Mount Brighton, located in the metro Detroit town of Brighton, is no different. From hosting high school […] Quinn Brophy | October 28, 2024 0 Comments