Alta and Deer Valley, UT Conditions Report: Spring Has Sprung in the Wasatch Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Report from April 10-11, 2021 It’s that time of year. The days are getting longer and the snow is getting softer. Ski resort closing date announcements are abundant and summer activities like hiking, biking, and camping are creeping into your mind. I decided to make my way to Utah to take advantage of […] Conditions Report Taylor Stephan | April 12, 2021 0 Comments
How 10 Barrel’s Beers Match Up with North America’s Most Iconic Chairlifts Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing There are few better places out there than the mountains to enjoy an ice-cold 10 Barrel beer. With so many selections to choose from, I thought it would be best to give all their year-round selections a taste test. And while tasting it, why not think of the most iconic chairlift/tram I’ve ever […] Featured Article Taylor Stephan | March 16, 2021 1 Comment
Dining Guide: Mammoth Lakes, CA Brought to you by Mammoth Lakes Tourism Mammoth Lakes might be known for the powder-filled slopes of Mammoth Mountain in the winter, and its endless amount of adventure-filled activities during the summer, but of equal notability are the spots where you’ll relax and enjoy a freshly prepared meal amidst activities. The town hosts dozens of local restaurants that serve cuisine […] Featured Article Taylor Stephan | March 9, 2021 1 Comment
Trip Report: Powder Days in the Inland Northwest Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Every season, I like to make a trip out to a completely new ski area. With the Coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, I wasn’t sure how my chances would be this season. However, it also gave me the inspiration to find an area that would have easy access with minimal people, uncrowded slopes, […] Conditions Report Taylor Stephan | February 16, 2021 5 Comments
Snow Valley Mountain Resort, CA Report: Day One—Thankful to be Back on the Hill Again Report from Monday 7th December, and brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Yesterday, December 7, 2020, I was fortunate to have my first day on the snow this “winter” at Snow Valley Mountain Resort. Related: “Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Snow Valley Mountain Resort, CA“ I put the word winter in quotations because living in Southern California, we don’t exactly have […] Conditions Report Taylor Stephan | December 8, 2020 1 Comment
Loveland Ski Area, CO Announces Updated Covid-19 Guidelines | No Indoor Dining Like every ski area across the World, Loveland Ski Area outside Georgetown, Colorado, has health and safety guidelines in place due to Covid-19. While not every ski area has the same guidelines, make sure you check out Loveland for their latest update: “COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Colorado and as such, the Colorado Department of Public Health and […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 24, 2020 1 Comment
2020 World Ski Award Winners Announced The World Ski Awards, launched in 2013, have announced their 2020 winners just in time for the winter 20/21 season. World World’s Best Ski Resort 2020 Winner: Val Thorens (France) -Val Thorens has won the award 7 out of the last 8 years, only bested by Kitzbuhel, Austria in 2015 World’s Best Ski Hotel 2020 Winner: W Verbier (Switzerland) United […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 20, 2020 0 Comments
Saddleback Mountain, Maine Primed For Reopening After 5-Year Hiatus New Englanders rejoice! Saddleback Mountain, located in Western Maine outside the town of Rangeley, will be reopening this winter for the first time in five years under new ownership. “The core of what makes this mountain and region special is strong and resilient. Its character is inherent in the community. That unique vibe and welcoming culture will endure for a […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 17, 2020 0 Comments
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