Top 7 Ski Towns In North America With The Best Food After a long day of shredding the slopes, sometimes those overpriced chicken tenders and cardboard slices of pepperoni pizza at the mountainside cafeteria won’t cut it. Luckily enough, the appetite for a day of high-altitude escapades has created a robust and varied après scene across North America’s ski towns. From Pho to Foix Gras and Tacos to Tomahawk Steaks, we […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2024 0 Comments
Top 7 Big Cities to Live for Skiers and Snowboarders The snow-covered mountains and ski life don’t typically coincide with the concrete jungle, hustle and bustle of big city life. However, a handful of large cities across the United States boast, or at least try to, calling themselves big ski cities. Related: Is Los Angeles, CA, a Ski Town? This list is geared toward the ‘call your boss and take […] Industry News John Cunningham | August 1, 2024 0 Comments
Does Affordable Skiing Still Exist? The Top 9 Best Value Ski Areas in the United States With the advent of mega passes, higher participation in snow sports, and the desire to appear ‘sought after’, buying a day ticket at the resorts we know and love has now become a financial investment affordable to only the ultra-dedicated or financially well-off. A little over a decade ago, $100 ski tickets were unheard of. Now, the likes of Breckenridge, […] Industry News Tucker Morin | July 31, 2024 11 Comments
Ski in 2 Provinces in 1 Day at These Canadian Resorts In the U.S. there are several ski areas where you can ski in multiple states on the same day. Additionally, there are numerous places where you can ski in more than one country on the same day. But does the country of Canada, known for its winter snow sports, have anything similar? It turns out that three ski areas allow […] Brains Brent Thomas | July 30, 2024 0 Comments
Fact, Fiction or Folklore? A Look at the Obscure and Mysterious History of the Phrase “Send It!” A Brief History Goofy terms and oddball slang have become popularized in skiing over the recent years, but perhaps none more so than the phrase, “Send it.” It’s almost routine to hear it shouted out now at the resorts, especially on big powder days. Hooting and hollering as you, your friends, and perhaps your yet-to-be introduced friends, encourage each other […] Brains Ryan Kime | July 29, 2024 2 Comments
The Most Challenging Ski Runs on the East Coast According to Locals Mostly known for extremely variable and icy conditions, the East Coast is not exactly famous for its challenging runs. Nevertheless, there are definitely some very steep and technical runs located at various ski areas throughout the region. We hope that this list will help out the select skiers and riders who seek out more of a challenge on the East […] Industry News Jake Benton | July 24, 2024 2 Comments
The 5 Best Weekend Ski Trips From New York City The Big Apple may be the epitome of urban life, but there is plenty of skiing to be had within driving distance from New York City. Options such as Camelback in Pennsylvania or the resorts in the Catskill Mountains are often feasible for a day trip or short weekend. While these areas offer some competitive experiences within a few hours […] Logan Tepper | July 24, 2024 0 Comments
The Ski Area Snow Report: Fact or Fiction? We’ve all had those days: The snow report is claiming an epic dump, but on the hill, it skis like only a few inches. What the heck? Is the snow report just a total lie? A publication in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics decided to have a closer look. Snow reporting is a challenging process. Things like elevation, wind, and […] Brains Mike Lavery | July 22, 2024 12 Comments
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