[VIDEO] How to Spot, Avoid, and Escape Rip Tides in the Ocean A rip tide or rip current is a strong and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore, and it is the strongest near the surface of the water, which is why many surfers and swimmers should be aware of the possible dangers. Most swimmers and surfers caught in a riptide are unaware of what’s happening and […] Surf Kristen Strom | June 25, 2024 1 Comment
5 of The Most Amazing Terrain Parks in the Western U.S. I’ve been trying to make strides as a park skier for the past three seasons. As an east-coast native, terrain parks have always been popular at resorts near me. Through ski trips and my time as a student at the University of Denver, I’m always blown away by both the size and diversity of the terrain parks of the West. […] Max Brownback | June 24, 2024 1 Comment
Internet Debate Resolved: How to Properly Buckle Your Ski Boots Your ski boots are arguably the most important piece of gear you own. An ill-fitting boot can make your ski day miserable. That is why it is often recommended that you should get custom-fitted boots if you plan to spend any significant time on the slopes. This ensures the fit will allow you maximum performance from your skis without losing […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 22, 2024 3 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Wachusett Mountain, MA – Mountain Skiing, Minutes Away A tiny little hill tucked away in Princeton, Massachusetts, Wachusett Mountain offers locals the opportunity to ski without enduring the long drive north to bigger mountains such as Okemo, Loon, and Sugarloaf. The resort’s jingle is seared into every Central Massachusetts skier’s mind: “Waaa Wa Wachusett, Wachusett Mountain, Mountain Skiing, Minutes Away!”—and it offers exactly that. With the majority of […] Dylan Bradley | June 20, 2024 0 Comments
“I’m a Skier So I Hate Warm Weather”—Can You Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer? We are well into June and the summer solstice is right around the corner, signaling the start of the warm season. It is usually around this time of year that I feel the doldrums of summer set in—and summer has only just begun. I likely feel this way because ski season has long ended, there are no good sports to […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 20, 2024 1 Comment
Top 5 Highest Ski Resort Base Areas in the U.S. Ever wonder why the Rockies tend to have some of the best skiing in the world? Colorado dominates both base elevation and summit elevation at resorts in the USA. High elevation doesn’t necessarily mean the most annual snowfall, but they manage to keep a consistent snowpack due to the elevation. If you bank on consistency when planning a trip, here […] Brains Mark Kuligoski | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
Skiing and Snowboarding Are Amongst the Most Expensive Sports for Kids, Study Finds Youth sports can be a critical part of a child’s healthy development. They can offer benefits that improve the child’s physical health, mental and emotional well-being, and social skills. Studies have also shown that youth sports can teach healthy lifetime health habits, help the child perform better academically, and teach valuable life skills such as discipline, responsibility, and perseverance. Unfortunately, the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2024 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Wolf Creek, CO — My Spiritual Mountain Home Very few are lucky enough to call Wolf Creek, Colorado, home. Nestled between the vast San Juan mountains and the arid San Luis Valley, this ski area finds itself in a very unique location. Wolf Creek is a full 5-hour drive from Denver, has no onsite lodging, and is 20+ miles from the nearest towns of Pagosa Springs to the […] Logan Tepper | June 14, 2024 0 Comments
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