Father Skis 1 Million Vertical Feet to Raise Awareness for Blood Cancer Parents will do anything to help their children. For Chesley “Ches” Chen, this means reaching one million vertical feet on skis in a single snow season after his son’s cancer diagnosis. Chen’s son, Tristan, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in May of 2022. Related: Racer Tom Eclipses 16 Million Vertical Feet Skied in a Year, Breaking His Own […] Sophie Jacobs | April 14, 2026 0 Comments
“Untracked After 24 Hours”: Reed Hastings’ Vision for Private Skiing at Powder Mountain, UT Fresh powder that stays untracked a full day after a storm is the dream for most skiers. For Reed Hastings, it’s part of the business model. Speaking with journalist Graham Bensinger on In Depth, Hastings described his vision for Utah’s Powder Mountain — a resort where snow can remain “only partially tracked 24 hours after the powder,” thanks to limited […] Industry News Sophie Jacobs | April 7, 2026 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: The Magic of Park City, UT Growing up in Annapolis, Maryland, I didn’t get to ski much, except for one week every year when my mom, dad, sister, and I ventured to Park City, Utah. I distinctly remember the 4 a.m. wake-ups for our flight to one of my favorite places. I could never sleep the night before. Driving from Salt Lake City to Park City, […] Sophie Jacobs | March 24, 2026 0 Comments
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