The 9 Most Dangerous Ski Slopes in the World There is a whole lot about skiing that causes it to be considered a dangerous sport. People ski on crazy terrain, in less than ideal conditions, and most tend to be doing this at high speeds. Although many people think skiing and riding is a little too extreme, most of us who do it know it is worth all the risk. […] Taliana Potts | May 26, 2025 39 Comments
The 15 Highest Ski Resorts on the East Coast The east coast is not the first place most people think of when they think of skiing. It often gets overshadowed by resorts that are out west with bigger vertical and deeper powder. However, skiing in the east does have its perks. Many ski resorts on the east have an old school vibe and terrain that caters to all levels. […] Taliana Potts | July 23, 2020 6 Comments
How to Avoid and Survive an Avalanche Avalanche risk has been rising due to the influx of backcountry skiers. An increasing number of skier-triggered avalanches have been reported this spring. However, with some preparation and safety knowledge, the fatality rate can lower. Related: How Much Time Do You Really Have to Live Under an Avalanche Avoiding an Avalanche 1. Get the proper gear. Before you even decide to […] Avalanche Taliana Potts | April 25, 2020 1 Comment
The Top 15 Highest Ski Resorts in California California is not only known for sunshine and surfing, but it also boasts some of the best skiing in North America. The Golden State has nearly 30 ski resorts, many of them located in the Lake Tahoe area. California’s higher elevations rep a notable seasonal snowfall average and enjoy big storms with large dumps. Related: The Top 15 Highest Ski […] Industry News Taliana Potts | April 22, 2020 6 Comments
Mystery of Polar Bear Painted with “T-34” Solved Footage of a polar bear with “T-34” spray-painted on its side was recently shared on social media in Russia. Wildlife experts commented on this baffling video and pointed out the detrimental effects. A scientist at the Institute of Biological Problems of the North, Anatoly Kochnev, said it could take a few weeks for the inscription to wear off. The paint […] Taliana Potts | December 12, 2019 2 Comments
Young Children Are More Likely to Experience Ski Related Head Injuries Most parents who are avid skiers or snowboarders want their children to partake in the sport as well. It is a great way to keep kids active and introduce them to a sport they will love for the rest of their lives. However, the risks involved with winter sports, especially for young children, should be taken into consideration. Injuries, whether […] Industry News Taliana Potts | November 22, 2019 0 Comments
Extreme Snowfall Hindered Plant and Animal Breeding in the Arctic Last Year Extreme snowfall sounds pretty good in the midst of melting ice caps and rising sea levels. However, in Zackenberg, Northeast Greenland animal breeding and plant growth have been prevented by the snow coverage that lasted well into the summer of 2018. The Arctic ecosystem has been closely monitored for almost 20 years. Researchers have compared the unusual snow year of 2018 to […] Industry News Taliana Potts | October 25, 2019 0 Comments
The 7 Highest Ski Resorts in the Pacific Northwest The Pacific Northwest is a region full of lush forests, coastal beaches, and snowy mountains. This article defines the Pacific Northwest as the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. A large part of the PNW is dominated by the Cascade Range which is scattered with several ski resorts. Some of the snowiest resorts in North America are located in this […] Industry News Taliana Potts | October 10, 2019 3 Comments
The Top 9 Highest Ski Resorts in Utah Utah is known for some of the best quality snow in the world. The state’s combination of light dry snow produces extremely desirable ski conditions. The ‘Greatest Snow on Earth’ is due to the low moisture content resulting from pacific storms passing over the Great Salt Lake. Of course, the elevation of many of the state’s mountains also helps with the […] Industry News Taliana Potts | October 2, 2019 0 Comments
Park City, UT Aims to Reclaim Shot Ski Record Park City, UT plans to break the record for the longest shot ski during their 4th annual Shot Ski Event on October 12. Breckenridge, CO set the current record during the town’s Ullr Fest in January 2019. The event included 1,299 participants using 433 skis spanning 2,304 feet down Breckenridge’s Main Street. Park City plans to have 1,310 people participating in […] Industry News Taliana Potts | September 13, 2019 0 Comments
Ski Instructor Salaries Around the World | How Does the USA Compare? The amount of money a ski instructor makes all depends on location, tips, and level of certification of the instructor. Most instructors work at ski resorts because of their love for skiing and riding, not to mention the free ski pass that comes along with the job. Ski instructing is not the best way to become a millionaire, but it is […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 30, 2019 0 Comments
what3words: A Simplified and Possible Lifesaving Location App The smartphone app, what3words, can pinpoint a location using three randomly assigned words. The developers of the app divided the world into 57 trillion squares, each square measuring 10ft by 10ft (3m by 3m). Every square was then assigned its own three-word address. For example, the three-word address for Mount Shasta’s summit is ‘clued.speakers.amount’. The app is already being used in […] Taliana Potts | August 21, 2019 0 Comments
Court Rules BC’s ‘Jumbo Valley to Stay Wild’: Plans for Year-Round Ski Resort Shelved Plans for a year-round ski resort in southeastern British Columbia’s Jumbo Valley have been denied after more than two decades of push back from environmentalists and locals. Jumbo Glacier Resort was first proposed in the early 1990s but has been protested from the very beginning. On Aug. 6, BC Court of Appeal denied the development of the proposed resort due […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 16, 2019 0 Comments
Andrzej Bargiel Plans to Ski Everest Without Supplemental Oxygen Polish ski mountaineer, Andrzej Bargiel, recently revealed his plan to ski Everest in an interview with his sponsor Red Bull. Mount Everest has been skied before, but Bargiel wants to do it “without unfastening the skis and no additional oxygen.” Last year Bargiel became the first person to ski down the world’s second-highest mountain, K2. He accomplished this without supplemental oxygen […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 16, 2019 0 Comments
Ethiopia Breaks Record for Most Trees Planted in 12 Hours Ethiopia planted over 353 million trees in 12 hours, which shattered the previous 66 million tree record. The incredible burst of tree planting was part of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative. Abiy Ahmed, the country’s Prime Minister, founded the project. Ahmed encouraged millions of Ethiopians all over the country to take part in the challenge. After the 12 hour period, Ahmed announced […] Taliana Potts | August 16, 2019 0 Comments
Sept. 2 Is the Last Day to Receive Lowest Price for Epic Pass and Epic Day Pass After Sept. 2 all of the Epic Season Pass options and the new Epic Day Pass will go up in price. There is less than a month left to purchase Epic season passes at the lowest price possible. The pass choices include the new Epic Day Pass, which was introduced by Vail Resorts in March of this year. This pass […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 14, 2019 0 Comments
China’s Rapidly Growing Ski Industry China has become the new kid on the block in the ski and snowboard world, and they are determined to achieve recognition during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. China’s successful bid to host the Winter Olympics has helped set off the rapid growth of China’s ski industry. Related: The Countdown Begins! China Celebrates 1,000-Days to Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 2, 2019 1 Comment
Development Plans for Vermont Ski Resorts Several Vermont ski areas are investing in new infrastructure in order to better the experience of their guests. The majority of these improvements are focused on both winter and summer activities. Related: The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must “SKI THE EAST”: Bolton Valley: The mountain biking trail system at Bolton Valley expanded to 26 trails this […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 2, 2019 0 Comments
HAPE: The Most Common Cause of Death at High Altitude It is common for mountaineers to experience health issues at high altitudes. There are several types of complications including acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE), however; HAPE is the leading cause for high altitude-related deaths. Pulmonary edema is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs and is most often caused by […] Industry News Taliana Potts | July 17, 2016 0 Comments
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