Beat the Heatwave: The 2025 Winter Season is Underway at Valle Nevado, Chile As summer temperatures soar across the United States, Valle Nevado in Chile offers a unique and refreshing escape: deep powder, high-alpine adventure, and world-class skiing just as the Northern Hemisphere swelters. For American skiers and snowboarders, the 2025 season at Valle Nevado is the perfect opportunity to trade heatwaves for fresh tracks, all while taking advantage of exclusive passholder benefits […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 1, 2025 0 Comments
Winter Is Just Getting Started: Chase Endless Powder at Valle Nevado, Chile As the last lifts stop spinning across North America, a new winter is just beginning high in the Chilean Andes. Valle Nevado, South America’s largest ski resort, is set to open its 2025 season on June 20, inviting skiers and snowboarders to chase the endless winter south. For those who refuse to let the ski season end, Valle Nevado offers […] Featured Article SnowBrains | May 21, 2025 0 Comments
RED Mountain Resort, BC, Drops 2nd Promotional Teaser for Canada’s Newest Lift-Accessed Bike Park The countdown is officially on: RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, is gearing up to open its brand-new lift-accessed bike park on June 21, 2025. To celebrate the milestone, the resort has launched Episode Two of a stunning two-part video mini-series along with its new RED Mountain Bike Park website—complete with a trail map, pricing, FAQ, and everything riders […] Featured Article Brent Thomas | May 2, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor, OR: RendezVan Festival 2025 As winter loosens its grip on the Cascades, Mt. Bachelor (just outside of Bend, Oregon) once again welcomed a vibrant tribe of nomadic souls and slope enthusiasts for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most anticipated gatherings — the RendezVan Festival. More than just a festival, RendezVan is a celebration of the adventurous van-life spirit. RendezVan blends mountain culture with music, […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | April 24, 2025 0 Comments
La Sapinière: Convalescing in Style at the Chamonix Chalet Hotel with the Best View of Mont Blanc in Town An image of a beautiful young blonde woman with big breasts wearing nothing but bright-red ski boots and clinging to the side of a snowy cliffside flashed across the projector screen in the panoramic breakfast hall of the La Sapinière Hotel, just up the grassy hill from downtown Chamonix. “There’s nothing wrong with this!” Gary Bigham blurted to the audience […] Featured Article Martin Kuprianowicz | April 7, 2025 0 Comments
Mono County, California: Choose Your Own Adventure Mono County, California: It’s Time To Choose Your Own Adventure The Eastern Sierra is a premier winter destination. Home to Mammoth and June Mountain, Mono County attracts powder chasers eager to ride storms and spend days at the resort. However, adventure lies far beyond the ski area boundaries. Let’s explore what lies beyond the ski area. It’s time to choose […] Featured Article Aunika Skogen | March 28, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor, OR: Spring Sun, Snow, and Spirited Events Report from March 24, 2025 As the days lengthen and the sun graces the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, outside of Bend, Oregon, the resort transforms for spring festivities. Beyond the allure of soft, sun-kissed snow, Mt. Bachelor curates a series of events that encapsulate the spirited essence of the season. This article offers a glimpse into the festivities awaiting visitors […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | March 27, 2025 0 Comments
Powder Mountain, UT, Successfully Debuts Innovative Passholder Only Weekends Powder Mountain, Utah, is devoted to protecting the experience that has always made Powder unique with no mega pass madness, short lift lines, and a devoted fan base. The resort is located in the Wasatch Mountains about an hour north of Salt Lake City. It is considered one of America’s most unique ski experiences, with limited ticket sales, no canyon […] Featured Article Dominic Gawel | March 25, 2025 0 Comments
The Idaho Supreme Court Could Change Ski Area Liability Law All Over Again Skiing is a risky endeavor, and it is the thrill that comes from that risk that draws many participants into the sport in the first place. Ski areas work hard to mitigate these risks, but countless waivers, signs, and warnings remind us every time we go to the mountain of the inherent risks of skiing. A legal battle is unfolding […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | March 7, 2025 0 Comments
Pacific Group Resorts Acquires Controlling Interest of Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO Pacific Group Resorts (PGR) recently announced the acquisition of a majority ownership stake in Powderhorn Mountain Resort, near Grand Junction, Colorado. Through a subsidiary named Powderhorn Pacific LLC, the company recently purchased a controlling interest in Powderhorn Mountain Resort from Andy Daly and the Gart Companies who have owned it since 2011. PGR has skillfully operated the resort for six […] Industry News James Pulfer | February 20, 2025 0 Comments
Sunski Raises the Bar for Alpine Sunglasses With the New Apex Series The elements can be strong in the mountains, from sun, wind, and snow. Proper eye protection is crucial, whether you are a multi-day ski tourer or a margarita in the sun kinda mountain person. No one wants to squint to see the stunning views; good sunglasses are essential for enjoying your surroundings. Sunski has just released its new Apex Series […] Featured Article Rouchelle Gilmore | February 18, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Bachelor, OR, Report: The Joy of the Storm Report from February 14, 2025 Spending Valentine’s Day at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, always feels right. This year, the day brought a very powerful storm, beginning in the wee hours. By the time the resort opened, there were already three to six inches of fresh snow. The parking lots quietly filled and stoke was incredibly high—as were the winds, exceeding 80 […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2025 1 Comment
“The Mountain Doesn’t Care”—A Nivis Gear Film to Elevate Your Descents Nivis Gear is snow-inspired apparel that just went full-noise with a refreshingly artful film on getting out there and getting after it. Deriving its name from the Latin word for snow, Nivis is in it for the love and love where they’re at. This true-to-roots label is cracking the door to disrupting the outdoor apparel game with a promotional film […] Featured Article Paulie | February 11, 2025 0 Comments
Adventure, Innovation, and Grit: The Rise of Nivis Gear The grit of skiing in tough conditions shaped me. Growing up in New England, I learned to navigate poor conditions, icy terrain, bitter cold, and fierce winds. It’s a wet cold entirely different from the dry chill out west. You know what I mean if you’ve skied the frozen hills of West Virginia or braved the winds at Stowe. Skiing […] Gear Alex K | February 4, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor: Terrain Park Playground for Freestyle Enthusiasts Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, is more than just a destination for powder hounds and families—it is a haven for freestyle skiers and snowboarders looking to test their limits. From thoughtfully crafted jumps and rails to nationally recognized competitions, Mt. Bachelor has cultivated a lively freestyle culture that has earned international respect. Related: All the Latest Updates on Locals’ Plan to Purchase […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | February 2, 2025 0 Comments
Why Ski Patrollers at Park City Initiated The Biggest Ski Patrol Strike In History For Vail executives at Park City, Utah, December 27, 2024 started out as any other holiday would. Employees filtered in and were getting ready for the day, but at Ski Patrol Headquarters in both the Park City and Canyons base areas, the sense of normalcy would not last. Shortly after arriving, unionized patrollers read a brief statement in the locker […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | January 31, 2025 0 Comments
A Day in the Life on Spring Break in Jackson Hole, WY Spring mornings in the Tetons have a distinct flavor. The first rays of light touch the upper ridges, illuminating untouched snowfields where skiers and riders hope for that perfect combination of powder on shaded north-facing slopes and spring corn on the sunnier ones. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort‘s Aerial Tram ascends swiftly, carrying early risers whose breath fogs in the crisp […] Featured Article Clay Malott | January 29, 2025 0 Comments
Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor: Where Van-Life Meets Adventure & Community Growing up in Central Oregon, I have always recognized that the pairing of Mt. Bachelor and Bend, Oregon, is unique. Nestled in the Cascade Range, Mt. Bachelor offers more than just world-class skiing and breathtaking vistas—it shares a symbiotic relationship with the nearby city of Bend. This dynamic pairing has helped establish the area as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, […] Featured Article Nicky Blumm | January 28, 2025 0 Comments
Why RED Mountain Resort, BC, is the Next Up and Coming Destination in North America With 13 feet of snow in just two months, RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, has been set up for an unforgettable winter season. November 2024 was the snowiest conditions the resort had seen in 19 years, enabling it to open a week ahead of schedule with an unseasonably deep base. Not only is this year off to a […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 21, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Guest Picks For Winter Chalets in the European Alps The demand for luxury travel continues to grow in 2025, with people seeking to make the most of their time with unique and bespoke experiences. While long nights can make winter feel depressing, European ski resorts know how to do winter well, with snow and ice-based activities and alpine hospitality bringing joy and comfort during the winter months. With winter […] Featured Article Julia Schneemann | January 16, 2025 0 Comments
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