A Look at the Word “Snow” in Different Languages Snow is a worldwide phenomenon. Different cultures experience the same excitement and struggles from snow and its effects. It’s present in the icy tundras of Antarctica to the majestic mountaintops of the Himalayas. It’s more than a word. It’s a lifestyle that comes with its own set of rules and a lot of fun. Related: The Ultimate Guide to Skier […] Brains Quintin Mills | October 7, 2025 0 Comments
The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet When discussing the best places to ski and snowboard, several factors must be considered. It’s not always the ones with the most access, the most famous, or the highest elevation. The best ski towns offer many things that skiers and snowboarders universally love. It’s always helpful when they’re semi-affordable because we all know how insanely expensive ski towns can be. The […] Brains Quintin Mills | September 2, 2025 1 Comment
5 Places Where You Can Ski and Golf in the Same Day Spring is a magical sporting season. It’s the crossroads of winter sports and summer sports. It’s almost time to switch out your skis for your clubs, but the snow gods were kind this year. The shredding continues. Related: The Best 5 Places to Ski and Surf in the Same Day An article by the New York Times, using Sotheby’s International […] Industry News Quintin Mills | April 7, 2025 0 Comments
Should You Tip Your Ski Instructor? If So, How Much? In the United States, it’s become arduous to decipher when, where, who, and how much you should tip. I always think of the opening scene from Reservoir Dogs, where Mr. Pink refuses to tip the waitress “because society says I have to.” However, life isn’t a Quentin Tarantino film, and tipping isn’t just for servers anymore. With inflation and unlivable […] Industry News Quintin Mills | March 23, 2025 0 Comments
5 Rules for Renting Ski and Snowboard Gear Getting into skiing and snowboarding is expensive, and the amount of gear available can sometimes be mind-boggling. For beginners, renting ski or snowboard gear is sometimes the easiest option, as it can be cheaper than buying and removes the logistics of storing and transporting equipment. Some people also enjoy renting the latest gear or don’t ski often enough to justify […] Brains Quintin Mills | January 6, 2025 0 Comments
The 5 Best Books for Beginner Skiers Getting started with skiing can feel like facing a daunting counterculture. As a lifelong skier, I experienced a similar feeling to when I first got into surfing, where all I could think about was the core locals who might sock me in the face and leave me to get pounded by wave after wave. But as I got more experience […] Brains Quintin Mills | December 21, 2024 0 Comments
9 States With the Least Crowded Hiking Trails The United States is abundant with beautiful hiking trails across the country. You’ll find every type of environment, including lush mountains, serene deserts, picturesque seaside locations, and more. However, popular trails often draw large crowds, and the abundance of visitors can lead to frustrating feelings. In this blog, we will explore the states with the least crowded hiking trails, in […] Brains Quintin Mills | June 13, 2024 1 Comment
7 of the Best Skier Dive Bars Around the World Dive bars can mean a lot of different things nowadays. The ski town dive bar seems to be a bit of a dying breed, and people get defensive about their favorite bars, what’s happened to them, and the future that they see for them. Wikipedia describes a dive bar as, “an un-glamorous, eclectic, old-style drinking establishment with non-expensive drinks.” Nowadays, […] Brains Quintin Mills | October 23, 2023 5 Comments
Sale of Powder King Mountain Resort, BC, Comes Down to Unsigned Will Powder King Mountain Resort is currently listed for sale at C$8.25 million, and the future lies in the hands of the British Columbia Supreme Court. Related: [FOR SALE] New York’s Snowiest Ski Resort Could be Yours for $3.5 Million According to Pique NewsMagazine, former part owner James “Jim” Christopher Salisbury left his wills unsigned before he died on April 16th, […] Industry News Quintin Mills | August 23, 2023 0 Comments
Direct Train Lines From London to the Alps Could Be Removed Due to Brexit Border Issues The European train company Eurostar, which has international routes through Northwestern Europe and the United Kingdom, has recently announced that the direct trains from London to the Alps may be canceled for the upcoming winter. These reports stem from the additional passport checks and border issues between the UK and the European Union. The UK withdrew from the European Union […] Industry News Quintin Mills | July 18, 2023 0 Comments
Val Cenis, France, Introduces Europe’s First Weather Guarantee Snow enthusiasts relish the days when the Snow Gods bless them with a powder day. However, Mother Nature can be fickle and sometimes will ruin your one weekend of skiing or boarding with a blizzard, forcing lifts to close. Related: VIDEO: Resort Turns All Year? All-Weather Snowmaking System Launched Skiers and boarders at Val Cenis, France, now have the option […] Industry News Quintin Mills | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
Kilian Jornet Survives Avalanche on Mt. Everest On May 24th, Kilian Jornet, 35, set off an avalanche in the Hornbein Couloir on the West Ridge of Everest. He survived a 50-meter fall down the couloir. The West Ridge is known as one of the most difficult and treacherous routes to the peak of Everest. The Hornbein Couloir is around 500 vertical meters, and it was first ascended […] Avalanche Quintin Mills | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Skiing Tahoe Steeps at Mt. Rose, NV To the Mt. Rose locals, this is a hill worth dying on. It’s one of those mountains where the die-hards vehemently defend their territory against the likes of the Ikon and Epic Pass mountains that, according to them, litter the Tahoe area. If you get on a lift with Rose locals, be prepared to hear how many laps they’ve done […] Industry News Quintin Mills | May 18, 2023 0 Comments
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