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
Summit County, CO Releases Updated Covid-19 Guidelines Heading to Colorado for a ski trip this winter? Summit County, CO, home to well-known ski resorts Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Copper Mountain, and Breckenridge—announced updated guidelines in response to Covid-19 for the upcoming winter. Key Guidelines: Lodging “No more than 10 individuals indoors and/or outdoors from no more than 2 households at short term lodging operations” “Owners and/or entities responsible […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 13, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen Mountain, CO Debuts Top-to-Bottom Snowmaking For the first time in its history, Aspen Mountain, CO (Ajax) will have top-to-bottom snowmaking capabilities. Aspen Mountain originally installed its snowmaking system in 1981 after some low snow years, especially the winter of 1976-77. The snowmaking system covered 172 acres of terrain on the lower two thirds of the mountain, but the missing link has finally been completed. Over […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 13, 2020 0 Comments
Bergman Bowl Project Approved at Keystone Resort, CO The White River National Forest has approved Keystone’s plans for their new Bergman Bowl project. Keystone is located in Summit County, CO, next to the likes of Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, and Loveland. The ski resort opened in 1970 and has since grown to 20 lifts and over 3,000 skiable acres. Since 1997, the mountain has been owned by Vail Resorts […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 11, 2020 0 Comments
Brundage Mountain Resort, ID Under New Ownership Brundage Mountain Resort, located outside McCall, Idaho, will have a new owner this winter. Brundage Mountain Holdings, LLC will be taking over ownership duties from longtime owners, the DeBoer Family. The new company is just recently established and will be led by a familiar face around the ski resort, current Brundage President Bob Looper. The rest of the company is […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
New Ski Area in Alaska Set to Debut This Winter A new ski area will be opening in Alaska for the winter 20/21 season. It will be the first new lift-served ski area in Alaska since 1983, and the first new lift-served ski area in the United States since Cherry Peak, UT opened in 2015. The new ski area will be named Skeetawk, which means “where we slide down” in […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 5, 2020 0 Comments
The 9 Highest Cities in the World From city streets to mountain peaks, humans live at all different elevations across the globe. Where do most humans live? The vast majority live less than 1 mile high (5,280 feet), however 6% of the World’s population lives among the clouds. Most of the World’s highest cities are centered in South & Central America, with 6 of the top 9 […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 3, 2020 1 Comment
Australia’s First Indoor Snow Center Coming to Sydney A $200 million indoor snow center is set to be built in Australia. Winter Sports World (WSW) is being developed just west of Sydney, in a town named Penrith, along the banks of the Nepean River. The new indoor snow center would be the first of its kind in Australia and be open year-round for training and fun. Australia’s neighbor, […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 30, 2020 5 Comments
Another Dark Sky Community Coming to Utah? Park City, UT is setting itself up to potentially become the newest Dark Sky Community member. What is a Dark Sky Community? The non-profit International Dark Sky Association (IDA) was officially founded in 1988 with a mission “to preserve and protect the night time environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting.” There are less than thirty […] Taylor Stephan | October 30, 2020 2 Comments
Howelsen Hill, CO Receives $1.5 Million Gift for New Chairlift Howlesen Hill, a small community ski hill located in Steamboat Springs, CO, just received an extremely generous gift. Smartwool, the popular clothing company known for its merino wool base layers and socks, provided a $1.5 million gift to Howelsen Hill via their parent company, VF Corporation. Smartwool was founded in Steamboat Springs in 1994 and wanted to ensure Howelsen Hill […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 28, 2020 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Company Sees Surge in Job Applicants Hiring shortage? Forget about it. Aspen Skiing Co. has seen a record number of applicants for jobs this upcoming winter season. According to Caleb Sample at Aspen Skiing Co., the number of applicants is up 70% from the previous year’s record number. “They’re chasing us down. People’s drive and desire is much higher. They need a job this time around.” […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 27, 2020 1 Comment
New Mexico Ski Resorts Challenging Governor’s Quarantine Order Heading to New Mexico for some snow this winter? There seems to be a battle brewing between the state’s ski resorts and the Governor. The Governor of New Mexico instituted a mandatory 14-day quarantine for visitors from out of state. Ski resorts in the state say they can’t, and won’t, abide by the Governor’s order. Where’s the disconnect? New Mexico […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 27, 2020 0 Comments
Iceland Spending $12 Million to Upgrade Tourism Infrastructure While the Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged Iceland’s tourism heavy economy, the country is using the downturn to make some much-needed upgrades to its infrastructure. Iceland announced a $12 million investment to upgrade and improve its existing tourism infrastructure to ensure the country can handle increased tourism in a post-pandemic world. Iceland, a small island country in the North Atlantic, has […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 23, 2020 1 Comment
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