How Ikon & Epic Are Making Skiing and Snowboarding Better Last week we published an article with the headline, “Are Epic and Ikon Ruining Ski Culture in America?” by a contributing writer. We shared several reasons, with supportive claims as to how conglomerates such as Vail and Alterra are impacting the ski industry in negative ways, from increased traffic at mountains, higher-priced day tickets, and a real estate boom that […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 11, 2024 4 Comments
These 2 Snowsports Athletes are Among the 15 Highest Paid Female Sports Stars in The World In the world of women’s professional sports, there are a lot of athletes competing in many different disciplines that are incredible at their sport. Those sports range from golf, tennis, soccer, gymnastics, skiing, and many more. Sportico just released its list of the highest-paid female athletes of 2023, with tennis star Coco Gauff topping the list with $22.7 million in […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | January 9, 2024 0 Comments
Early Winters Resort, WA: A Ski Hill That Never Was Methow Valley runs 70 miles from the Columbia River’s sagebrush to the vast forests and towering mountains of the Northern Cascades. Notable towns in the valley include Methow, Twisp, and Winthrop. This secluded valley of central Washington once had plans for a downhill ski resort, but they never broke ground. What could have been, and why did a ski resort […] Ryan Flynn | January 8, 2024 1 Comment
2 Of Our Favorite Ski Destinations in the High Terrain of British Columbia It’s easy to make a case for many ski locations in the world for a host of reasons (powder quality, terrain, location, etc). Still, without a doubt, one cannot disagree that British Columbia delivers some of the most spectacular world-class skiing and snowboarding experiences on the planet. Don’t believe me? I will break down two epic spots in British Columbia […] Matthew Oliphant | January 4, 2024 0 Comments
How To Prevent Ski Injuries With The Canadian Olympic Team’s Method Written by Steve Carver Winter sports enthusiasts face a high risk of injuries, especially in activities like skiing and snowboarding. The thrill of speed, unpredictable weather conditions, and challenging terrains can lead to some serious accidents. There are an average of 2.8 injuries for every 1,000 days skied, with knee-related injuries standing out as the most prevalent. The risks are […] Brains Guest Author | December 22, 2023 0 Comments
7 Essential Items to Pack For an International Ski Trip A U.S. TikTok influencer has been going viral for proving that some international skiing destinations may be much less expensive than staying in the country. So you’re convinced; you’ve booked your flights and the date is getting closer. Here’s a list of seven essentials not to forget if you’re going abroad this winter: #1 Your Ski Pass Ikon and Epic have […] Gear Review Brett Ploss | December 20, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Perfect North Slopes, IN From 40,000 feet, flying over southern Indiana, chances are that the white patch of snow or two that you’ll see on a clear day are Perfect North Slopes. To most outsiders, midwestern skiing is 30 second runs on hills hardly boasting 300 vertical feet. People tend to gloss over ski resorts in lesser known midwestern U.S. states, be it Missouri, Iowa, Ohio, […] Brett Ploss | December 19, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Best Terrain Parks in California This past spring I set myself a goal: learn to ski park. My journey started learning to slide rails in the Gold Coast Park at Palisades Tahoe, California. In the summer months, I continued to learn by skiing Forest Trail and Main Park at Mammoth Mountain, California. Finally, this past month I have had the pleasure of skiing an awesome […] Jeremy Thom | December 19, 2023 0 Comments
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