A Golden State and the Future of Cannabis Brought to you by A Golden State President Nixon’s War On Drugs began in the 1970s, and in the decades since, the public’s attitude on marijuana has drastically shifted. Over the past 25 years, the trajectory that marijuana legalization has taken has been quite affirmative yet unpredictable. In present-day 2022, nearly half of the states in the U.S. have fully […] Featured Article Jesse | March 21, 2022 3 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY; The ‘Vibe’ Abides! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Laidback Hootenanny; those two grin-worthy words provide solid primer on the Vibe that thrives at Grand Targhee Resort. Targhee Vibe is founded on family, on free-wheelin’ spirit, and on the colorful characterful roots which got people skiing in the first place. Families ski the Ghee to enjoy each other, the snow conditions, and […] Featured Article Paulie | March 17, 2022 3 Comments
Don’t Tell Everyone, but Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Is the Ultimate Hidden Gem of North America When it comes to hidden gems, it’s always hard to decide whether to keep them closely guarded or share the wealth. Today we’re choosing to spill all the info about one of our favorite lesser-known spots: Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska. Skiing in Alaska is already a dream for many, but skiing at Eaglecrest also […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | March 16, 2022 1 Comment
Ikon Pass: It’s YEWWW Time Brought to you by Ikon Pass It all starts now – the 22/23 Ikon Pass is on sale. It’s time to keep the stoke alive, seek a season of fun in the mountains, and DO YEWWW across 50 of the best ski destinations in the world. Related: Alterra Mountain Company Announces Largest Single Year Investment of $344 Million for Capital […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 10, 2022 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Leaves No Trace Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain leaves no trace. There is no doubt this ski area intimately understands the land in which they operate. They actively seek to make the environment a better place for future generations. Their core values and ideology below is strong proof of this. Some genuinely passionate staff members approached me the other day […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | March 9, 2022 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, Idaho: Kids Pay Their Age During Spring Break Brought to you by Tamarack Resort During Spring Break, kids pay their age between Sunday, March 20th, and Friday, March 25th at Tamarack Resort, Idaho. Kids aged 7-17 pay their age for a lift ticket when paying with an adult, and kids six and under always ski for free. With the “Kids Pay Their Age” initiative Tamarack wants to encourage […] Featured Article Rouchelle Gilmore | March 9, 2022 0 Comments
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A Golden State: Nishant Reddy’s Answer for an Enlightened Experience on Snow How can a day on the hill be elevated to be more rad than it already is? The freedom to explore one’s environment by gliding on snow is the allure that draws many to skiing and snowboarding. This sport enables one to be captivated by the present, to use wooden planks to flow with the terrain. Some call it a religious […] Featured Article Joseph Puetz | March 9, 2022 4 Comments
Indy Pass Launches 2022 Spring Pass & 2022/2023 Season Pass: Get Yours Now The best deal in skiing and the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass is back at it again with two new special offers. Indy Pass is offering 2022 Spring Passes valid through the rest of the 2022 season along with 2022/2023 Indy season passes which are both now available for purchase. The passes include 2 days at each of its 82 ski resorts, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 2, 2022 0 Comments
SCOTT Patrol E1 Airbags: The Ultimate Freeskiing Backpacks Brought to you by SCOTT Sports On January 18th, 2022, SnowBrains founder and SCOTT athlete Miles Clark was caught in an avalanche in the backcountry outside of Revelstoke, BC. Miles was wearing a SCOTT Patrol E1 electronic airbag pack, which he quickly deployed, and was able to ski off of the slide without being buried or injured. SCOTT’s lineup of Patrol […] Gear Mike Lavery | February 28, 2022 0 Comments
The Best Ski Bum Job: Adaptive Raft Guide for the National Ability Center in Moab, Utah Brought to you by the National Ability Center What is the best ski bum summer job? Raft guiding. Raft guiding is one of the most rewarding jobs you can work during the summer season, especially for Utah’s National Ability Center (NAC). At NAC, you work with a variety of clients with varying disabilities. You get to help your clients say “I […] Featured Article Dominic Gawel | February 14, 2022 0 Comments
The Evolution of Alta Ski Area’s Powder Photography Alta Ski Area in Utah is the third-highest snowfall ski resort in the United States, with an annual snowfall of 540 inches. With Alta’s impressive powder precedents, it’s no surprise it produces phenomenal powder photos. Inevitably, the process and products of the photography that takes place in Alta have evolved over the years. One of Alta’s most notorious powder photographers, […] Featured Article Breya Bergom | February 10, 2022 19 Comments
ZipFit: The Pro’s Choice for Ski Boot Liners Brought to you by ZipFit Foot health and good skiing go hand in hand. It goes without saying that boot liners can make or break your performance and comfort. For those who find themselves in foot pain, ZipFit Liners are the answer to happy feet and longer days on your skis. ZipFit has quite the following in Tahoe with multiple […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | February 10, 2022 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA: The Way Skiing and Snowboarding Should Be Brought to you by Sugar Bowl Resort As skiers and snowboarders, is there anything more conflicting than holiday weekends? We love a good reason to celebrate or take an extra day off work, but navigating holiday traffic and crowds can put a damper on any weekend in the mountains to the point where skiing and riding become peripheral to our […] Featured Article Ryan Foster | February 8, 2022 4 Comments
US Olympian Jaelin Kauf Talks Targhee Roots Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort The history of Grand Targhee Resort is owed largely to the legends that call it home. For generations, the Creative–and the Rowdy–continue to flock to the Teton Mountains and to Targhee. Along the way, those woolly mountain folk have planted roots, formed a community, and nourished snow culture. US Olympian Jaelin Kauf knows […] Featured Article Paulie | February 1, 2022 0 Comments
Vermont’s Off the Beaten Path Ski Mountains Brought to you by The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing Vermont has been my home away from home for nearly twenty-five years. I was immediately captivated by the place, a wide-eyed girl from central Ontario, Canada. There is something special about this, one of the smallest, and least populated states in the union, that stays with you. Vermont has […] Featured Article Jacqui Davis | January 31, 2022 6 Comments
The Crescent at RED Mountain Resort, BC – The Future of Alpine Living Brought to you by RED Mountain Resort RED Mountain Resort, the fiercely independent, highly unique ski resort located in Rossland, British Columbia, is in the early stages of reshaping the entire future of alpine living. Since gaining the industry’s attention at large with their ground-breaking business plan, which turned traditional ski area ownership models on their head, their unwavering commitment […] Featured Article Emily Crofton | January 28, 2022 2 Comments
Vermont is Home to the Best Glades and Steep Skiing Classics on the East Coast Brought to you by The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing As a native New Englander, Vermont skiing has always been something special. Growing up, my dad and I would drive hours past our local resorts and head straight for Vermont. The trails were more challenging, the snow was deeper, and the trees seemed to grow the perfect distance apart. […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | January 19, 2022 6 Comments
Grand Targhee Resort, WY; A Mountain Of Family Fun! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort At home atop the famous Teton Range, Grand Targhee is a ski and snowboard resort founded upon family and community values. For the last half-century-plus, families have trusted Grand Targhee to be the spot for good times, great snow, and epic recreation for all ages. Targhee delivers a timeless experience welcoming families in […] Featured Article Paulie | January 18, 2022 0 Comments
Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Is The Real Deal For An International Snow Holiday Destination Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY When skiers and snowboarders alike think about an overseas pilgrimage to ski deep powder, Japan springs to mind. ‘The Land of The Rising Sun’ can sometimes be seen as a mythical place where ski-dreams are made. Waist deep powder, face shots, onsens, ramen, is there much more to say? Yes, there is. When it comes […] Featured Article Rouchelle Gilmore | January 17, 2022 0 Comments