Top 7 Sunniest Ski Resorts in America As much as the skier community craves deep, jaw-dropping powder days, it’s hard to deny the pure joy of bluebird days. There are few feelings that match cresting the top of a ski lift on a gorgeous blue sky day and seeing mountainous views surrounding you. Although, skiing down the run in that same setting may top it. That’s why […] Brains Riley McDonald | April 21, 2025 2 Comments
The Best 5 Places to Ski and Surf in the Same Day Few things can combine to create the perfect day, but skiing and surfing are definitely among the activities that can. Below are five places around the world that can create this perfect storm: Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania, Australia Ski resort: Ben Lomond Ski Resort Ben Lomond is the largest ski resort in Tasmania, with seven lifts and a peak […] Riley McDonald | May 20, 2024 1 Comment
The Sun is About to Set in Barrow, AK, and Will Not be Seen Until 2024 Imagine sitting on your porch at midnight in midsummer, drinking a glass of beer, with the sun shining in the sky and lighting up the land. What an incredible daydream. Well, for Barrow, Alaska, this is not much of a dream but an annual reality. However, on the flip side, they experience two months of ominous darkness every winter. This […] Brains Riley McDonald | November 15, 2023 1 Comment
Christy Sports Being Sued Over Lease Agreement If you have skied in Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, or Washington, you’ve likely seen a Christy Sports store. Christy Sports rents out and sells outdoor gear for winter and summer sports; they are often found at the base of ski resorts and have over 60 locations across five states. In 2019, Christy Sports purchased four locations from a small […] Industry News Riley McDonald | June 18, 2023 0 Comments
Australian Ski Resorts Gear-Up to Kickoff Winter As flowers bloom and waterfalls flow in the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern Hemisphere is slowly nestling under a white blanket of snow. Similar to America’s winter season, Australia’s winter has had an exceptionally cold start. The capital, Canberra, experienced its coldest May day in over a decade with sub-zero temperatures. Australian ski resorts are taking advantage of this cold weather, […] Industry News Riley McDonald | May 25, 2023 0 Comments
Snowbird, UT’s, Spring Skiing Schedule A record-breaking snow year in Utah brings endless Spring skiing fun, and Snowbird is jumping on that train. Snowbird has shifted to a weekend-only (Fridays-Sundays and Holidays) schedule. It has been announced that Snowbird will remain open at least through Memorial Day, an official closing date will be evaluated in May. Thankfully, at minimum, there are a couple more weekends […] Industry News Riley McDonald | May 15, 2023 0 Comments
First American Climber of the Season Dies Climbing Mount Everest Whether you are in the mountaineering world or not, it is guaranteed you have heard of the infamous Mt. Everest in Nepal sitting atop a soaring 29,031 feet above sea level. The feeling of being on top of the world, quite literally, is one that calls to many from all walks of life. However, it is not without risk. The […] Climbing Riley McDonald | May 10, 2023 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour Verbier, Switzerland, Competition Canceled: Tour Winners Named by Default Weather and snow conditions have proved to be a formidable opponent to the Freeride World Tour this 2023 season. The season kicked off with a postponement due to unsafe conditions and ended in a similar fashion. The YETI Xtreme Verbier event was planned to kick off on Saturday, March 25th, at Bec Des Rosses, Switzerland. However, the venue experienced high […] Industry News Riley McDonald | March 29, 2023 0 Comments
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