What Exactly is a Ski Turn Radius and Which One is Right for You? When choosing a new pair of skis, one key factor to consider is how they handle turns, and that’s where turn radius comes in. This measurement, usually expressed in meters, indicates how sharply a ski can carve a turn without skidding. A shorter radius (around 10–15 meters) means tighter, quicker turns, while a longer radius (20–30 meters or more) supports wider, […] Brains Elliot LeBlanc | July 28, 2025 0 Comments
Top 11 Ski Resorts with the Most Named Trails in North America Ski resorts love to brag about their numbers. Snowfall, vertical, and skiable acres are common, but one that is sometimes overlooked is the number of marked trails. Having a significant number of marked trails at a ski resort gives skiers more variety, helps spread out crowds, and makes navigation easier for guests of all levels. It also improves safety, enhances […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 26, 2025 0 Comments
4 American States You Can’t Ski in Anymore The U.S. has at least 480 ski resorts spread across an impressive 37 states. Four states, however, have unfortunately lost their resort(s) at one point or another for various reasons. Some resorts closed due to low visitation rates, while others shut their doors due to the effects of climate change. While it’s always sad to see a ski resort close, […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 24, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 5 Deadliest Avalanches Ever Recorded When in the mountains, avalanches are threats that need to be prepared for and taken seriously. Around the globe, an estimated 150 people are killed every year from avalanches. They are caused by four underlying elements: a steep slope, the snow cover, a weak layer, and a triggering event. These are the five deadliest avalanches ever recorded around the globe: […] Avalanche Jesse | July 23, 2025 2 Comments
The Magic of the Cottonwood Canyons: Part 2 | Why Is Utah Weather So Good for Powder? This is the second article in a two-part series discussing what makes great powder and the reasons why it is found in the Cottonwood Canyons near Salt Lake City, Utah. Part 1 sets the stage and presents the facts for why Utah has some of the best powder skiing in the world. Part 2 is for the weather enthusiasts and explains why […] Weather John Solder | July 19, 2025 0 Comments
Civics For Skiers: How Local Governments Help Skiers Talk To Developers This article is the first article in Civics for Skiers, a series which examines how the ski industry interacts with various parts of our government and how skiers may make their voices heard. Development has always been a part of the ski industry. From the early days when big resorts used skiing as a way to sell real estate, to […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | July 17, 2025 0 Comments
The 7 Best Offseason Training Activities and Their Benefits for Freeride Skiing Summer is here and, unfortunately, unless you live in the southern hemisphere or near a glacier, skiing is done until next winter. What are some off season training methods and how much will they impact your skiing come next winter? Staying active and fit is undoubtedly the most important thing you can do, but which activities will have a direct […] Climbing Zach Suffish | July 16, 2025 0 Comments
Elan Skis Builds Yachts, Too? Elan Skis, the Slovenian Alps ski manufacturer, has been producing skis for over 75 years. In 1945, Rudi Finžgar and nine other visionaries founded the Elan ski company with the goal of consistently bringing good times to skiers worldwide. Since its beginning, Elan has been a respected and well-known brand that skiers could rely on when hitting the slopes each […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 16, 2025 0 Comments
Where is the Future of Snowboarding Heading? Over the past decade, snowboarding has seen a decline in participation and sales, especially when compared to the sport’s surge in popularity in the early to mid-2000s. Despite the sport’s young age, it seems to have already gone through an entire life cycle, reaching peak popularity in the 2010-2011 season, followed by a steep decline in the following years, according […] Brains Quinn Brophy | July 16, 2025 0 Comments
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts on the East Coast Although the East is home to hundreds of small hills, there are a surprising number of big mountain ski areas that offer an abundance of terrain that rivals West Coast resorts. Many East Coast resorts get overlooked when skiers and riders are looking to book week-long vacations. Many people pass over these resorts, thinking they do not offer enough terrain to […] Brains Brett Currie | July 15, 2025 3 Comments
How to Be a More Sustainable Skier How to Be a More Sustainable Skier With climate change at the forefront of everyone’s mind these days, it’s no surprise that the ski and snowboard industry is working hard to reduce its environmental impact. Resorts across the world are implementing more sustainable methods of snow production, lift power, and transportation. But what can you do as an individual to […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 14, 2025 0 Comments
Top 9 States with the Best Snow Quality When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, not all snow is created equal. The best days on the mountain usually come down to one key factor: snow quality. Light, dry powder offers the smoothest turns, the softest landings, and the kind of float that makes every run feel like a dream. While snowfall totals get most of the attention, the […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 14, 2025 0 Comments
Brain Post: How Big Is Your Blind Spot? We all know cars have a blind spot. Some are larger than others, but that’s not news. The question here is: Do skiers and snowboarders have a blind spot? And if so, where? The answer lies not in the gear, or the thick layers of fleece, down, and Gore-Tex apparel. Nor does it have anything to do with those nice […] Brains Bevan Waite | July 12, 2025 3 Comments
7 Reasons Why the Tetons, WY, Are the Most Badass Mountains in North America The Teton Mountains in Wyoming are one of the most famous mountain ranges on earth, and a big part of that has to do with the skiing and riding that exist there. The Tetons are widely considered the most badass mountain range in North America, and there are some solid reasons to back them up. “The Tetons are the closest […] SnowBrains | July 12, 2025 6 Comments
The 9 Best North American Ski Areas to Visit in the Summer While many of us visit ski resorts in the wintertime for skiing, snowboarding, and other snowy escapades, many of North America’s premier ski destinations transform into vibrant hubs of activity during the summer months. As the snow melts, these mountainous regions reveal ideal playgrounds that offer endless outdoor pursuits, from hiking and mountain biking to zip-lining and scenic gondola rides. […] Brent Thomas | July 12, 2025 1 Comment
The Best Places in the U.S. to Ski During the Day and Gamble at Night After a long, action-packed day on the slopes, sometimes a little after-hours action at a casino is just what one needs to keep that adrenaline going. While many people might think of casinos and picture the deserts of Las Vegas, or the ocean beaches of Atlantic City, there are plenty of places you can roll the dice or spin a slot machine […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | July 11, 2025 0 Comments
Planning Your Ski Trip: The Pros and Cons of Each Winter Holiday There are several holidays throughout the ski season that many skiers and snowboarders eagerly anticipate. Some of those holidays are marked on the calendar as must-attend dates, while others are circled as days to avoid during the season. The weather varies depending on which part of the country someone lives in, but generally speaking, Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | July 11, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 U.S. States for Extreme Bucket List Adventures If you live for adrenaline, love pushing your limits, or want to check some wild experiences off your bucket list, the U.S. has no shortage of epic places to do it. From skydiving over the ocean to rock climbing in desert canyons or paddling through whitewater rapids, each state brings something unique to the adventure table. Related: 17 Not So […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 11, 2025 0 Comments
The 7 Best Terrain Parks on the East Coast East Coast skiers are known for their unconditional love for the sport and this fact is easily seen in the terrain parks and its community. Even though it doesn’t snow enough for mountains to make 60 foot plus jump lines, park crews around the East are able to use the snow they have and build fun creative parks. Park skiers […] Zach Suffish | July 10, 2025 0 Comments
Deep Freeze: Each U.S. State’s Coldest Ever-Recorded Temperature The United States spans a vast and varied geography from tropical beaches in Hawaii to the icy tundra of Alaska, resulting in a wide range of climate extremes. Among the most striking of these are the record-setting low temperatures that have been documented across the country. From the frigid depths of Prospect Creek, Alaska, to the snow-covered plains of Minnesota, […] Weather Gregg Frantz | July 10, 2025 0 Comments