Top 10 Small Ski Resorts in North America for Powder Hounds Putting together a “best of” list can seem rather arbitrary and so wildly subjective rendering the list almost meaningless. To stave off the naysayers, making the cut on this VIP inventory was restricted to those Small Ski Resorts that met all of the following criteria: copious amounts of deep, blower-light powder (300+ inches minimum), maximum of seven real-deal lifts (moving […] Robin Azer | July 6, 2022 20 Comments
Top 10 Chairlifts on the West Coast The West Coast ski scene is the land of extremes, with Mt. Baker holding the record as snowiest and Whistler Blackcomb the largest in North America. Access to the best of that snow and the rowdy terrain it blankets is provided by the workhorse of the mountain – the chairlift. There are many worthy contenders for the top spots, but […] Robin Azer | November 15, 2021 17 Comments
7 of the Scariest Runs in North America: By definition, ‘scary’ is all in the eye of the beholder. Out on the ski slopes, steepness and scary are often partners in crime. How steep is steep? Generally speaking, beginner runs have a steepness of about 10 degrees, intermediates about 20 degrees, experts 30-45 degrees, and anything higher is insanity. Things like rock outcroppings, narrow chutes, and other natural […] Robin Azer | July 8, 2021 28 Comments
Top 10 Ski Lifts in the Rocky Mountains of the USA The American Rocky Mountains are home to some of the best rip-roaring ski terrain anywhere, scattered among its 75+ ski resorts. Access to the goods comes (mostly) via the roughly 600 ski lifts spread across the region. Of all the lifts blanketing the Rockies, there are a few stand-outs, either for the terrain they access and/or their legendary stature. Out of a […] Robin Azer | May 4, 2020 2 Comments
9 Reasons Why You Need to Ski Kicking Horse, BC Right Now Brought to you by Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Nestled in the northernmost region of The Powder Highway, just outside the mountain town of Golden, British Columbia sits Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. This ain’t yo’ mama’s ski mountain unless of course, she likes to shred the gnar. What was once only an option via a helicopter ride is now a lift-served […] Featured Article Robin Azer | March 14, 2020 2 Comments
Does Kicking Horse, BC Have The Best Snow on Earth? Brought to you by Kicking Horse Does Kicking Horse, B.C. have the best snow on Earth? They just might… They don’t call it the Champagne Powder Capital of Canada for no reason. Located in the northernmost point along the famed Powder Highway, deep in the Great White North, Kicking Horse ski resort provides a powder paradise. As connoisseurs of snow conditions we, the […] Featured Article Robin Azer | March 11, 2020 0 Comments
How to Ski Kicking Horse, BC Like a Local Brought to you by Kicking Horse Mountain Resort How to Ride and Ski Kicking Horse Like a Local: Outside the unpretentious ski town of Golden, British Columbia, sits Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Among its 2,800 acres, you’ll find plenty of terrain for the beginner and intermediate to explore, but this resort is best known for its hair-raising steeps and bounty […] Featured Article Robin Azer | March 3, 2020 0 Comments
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Taos Ski Valley, NM: A Unique Culture and History Taos Ski Valley is located in the rugged Sangre de Cristo mountains at the start of the Rocky Mountains. Originally an old west mining town established in the 1800s, today is a world-class ski resort. “Old World ambiance seasoned with Native American and Spanish spice gives our valley its unique flavor. We resemble a European ski village but our core […] Featured Article Robin Azer | March 18, 2019 0 Comments
Ski the Change: $300M Revitalization of Taos Ski Valley, NM [Sponsored by Taos Ski Valley] Taos Ski Valley Resort Renaissance: Taos is in the midst of a $300 million renaissance to enhance the guest experience while maintaining the authenticity of this unique destination. Their aim is to grow the resort better, not bigger. “Everything we do is about improving the guest experience while preserving the underlying spirit, soul, and history […] Featured Article Robin Azer | March 11, 2019 0 Comments
7 Reasons Why You Should ‘Ski The Change’ at Taos Ski Valley, NM [Sponsored by Taos Ski Valley] SKI THE CHANGE: Taos Ski Valley is undergoing the largest capital improvement in the resort’s history. What’s unique about this venture is their attention to sustainability, for both the people and the planet. Taos is focused on growing better, not bigger. This way of thinking leads to the distinction of the first and only B […] Featured Article Robin Azer | March 4, 2019 0 Comments
Why the Taos, NM Snowsports School is Second to None [Sponsored by Taos Ski Valley] Taos Ski Valley is nestled in the mountains of northern New Mexico. It’s a unique blend of cultures and heritage that sets Taos apart from the ordinary. In the midst of a $300 million revitalization campaign, it’s only getting better. Many areas of the resort are benefiting, but perhaps none more so than the Ernie […] Featured Article Robin Azer | February 25, 2019 1 Comment
Steamboat, CO Report: Plenty of Fresh Champagne Powder Thursday conditions at Steamboat were cloudy and cold, with an additional accumulation of 2-3 inches. Conditions were primed for another great day of tree skiing. Morning runs included a few laps on the Morningside lift to get us warmed up before heading over to the Christmas Tree Bowl. The runs were powdery fun flow rides everywhere we dropped in. Shadows, […] Conditions Report Robin Azer | February 8, 2019 0 Comments
Steamboat, CO Report: Pow Keeps on Coming Report from Wed 6th February 2019 Morning snow showers lead to many laps of fresh pow turns at Steamboat Resort, CO. There was much hooting and hollering to be heard all around, but seldom seen as we spent the entire morning in the trees. The terrain is super playful here at Steamboat, lending itself to lots of laughs while skiing. […] Conditions Report Robin Azer | February 7, 2019 0 Comments
Steamboat, CO Report: Bluebird Skies and Fresh Pow Report from Tuesday 5th February 2019 The morning brought sunshine, blue skies, and 4 inches of fresh powder overnight. The temperatures were warm at the base with a bit of wind at mid-mountain putting a brief wind-hold on a couple of the lifts. We spent most of the day exploring the variety of glades Steamboat Resort has to offer. The […] Conditions Report Robin Azer | February 6, 2019 0 Comments
Top 9 Off-Slope Activities at Sun Valley Resort, Idaho [Sponsored by Sun Valley Resort] Sun Valley Resort is the pioneer of destination skiing. It offers plenty of ways to enjoy the snow and sunshine on its famed slopes, like skiing and snowboarding on Bald and Dollar Mountain, or gliding over 40k of trails at the Nordic Center. It also offers so much more. Whether you’re looking to rest your […] Featured Article Robin Azer | December 5, 2018 0 Comments
Top 7 Reasons to Ski and Ride in Hokkaido, Japan This Winter Hokkaido, Japan is becoming one of the hottest ski destinations on the planet, offering more than 100 resorts and abundant, world-class powder. But exceptional snow quality is just the beginning. In the Land of the Rising Sun, this northern island also provides fabulous food, onsens (hot springs), and unique cultural experience with the most gracious hosts you’ll ever come across. But […] Industry News Robin Azer | November 11, 2018 1 Comment
Top 10 Fun Facts about Sun Valley, ID [sponsored by Sun Valley Resort] Sun Valley Resort, founded on part European flair and part American ingenuity, is located in the mountains of Idaho. Home to some of the world’s best terrain, Sun Valley Resort has options aplenty from rough and rugged backcountry to wide open groomers, to a variety of glades. With some of the highest per person uphill […] Olympics Robin Azer | October 25, 2018 0 Comments
Throwback Thursday – Snowbird Founder: “My Main Objective Was to do as Much Skiing as Possible.” [arve url="https://youtu.be/I2wCWQDtSg0"] Robin Azer | October 11, 2018 51 Likes 1 Tweet 1 Comment
Top East Coast Ski Shop Approaching 60 Years in Business Named the #1 Ski Shop in America by Ski Magazine and an Expert Ski Shop by Skiing Magazine, Hickory & Tweed has been in operation since 1961. The name itself pays tribute to the origins of skiing. Hickory was the wood of choice for skis in the early years and tweed wool the popular insulation back in the day. A […] Robin Azer | July 13, 2018 0 Comments
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