The 9 Best Ski Resorts in North America According to the Wall Street Journal Regarding lists of the “Best Ski Resorts,” each one is slightly different depending on how the results were determined. Some are based on surveys, others on professional opinion, and even others based on scientific data. The Wall Street Journal falls into the latter category as they are typically not thought of as a ski industry source. Its primary purpose is to […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 13, 2023 0 Comments
Best Ski Resorts For Early Season Skiing and Riding in the East The 2023/24 ski season has officially started in the United States and the push is on for other mountains to announce their opening days. Killington, Vermont, announced Wednesday that it will open this Friday, November 3, and it will be the first major ski resort to open in the East this season. Killington is typically the first to open and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 9, 2023 1 Comment
The 9 Most Snowsports-Obsessed States For many, a passion for snow is not merely a seasonal affair; it’s a way of life. As winter starts to blanket the U.S. in a pristine layer of white, some states stand out as true havens for skiers and snowboarders. From the Rockies to the Northeast, these regions boast a deep-rooted love affair with all things snow-related. But what […] Industry News Brent Thomas | November 6, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Most Southern Ski Resorts in the U.S. There are thousands of ski resorts throughout the world and in some pretty bizarre locations. Did you know you can go skiing in Israel? Morocco also has some world-class skiing at Oukaimeden. Seems like as long as there are cold winter temperatures, ample snow, and a hill, people are going to go skiing down it. Many places you wouldn’t guess […] Brains Steven Snyder | November 6, 2023 5 Comments
The Most Haunted Hotel in Colorado The Stanley Hotel has a notorious reputation for being known as the #1 most haunted hotel in the USA according to USA Today. The vast building is over 100 years old and has been said to house some paranormal entities. According to Rocky Mountain PBS, Freeman Oscar Stanley visited Estes Park in 1903 in hopes to cure his tuberculosis. Unexpectedly, he […] Breya Bergom | October 31, 2023 3 Comments
9 Amazing Facts About Polar Bears Polar bears aren’t just ordinary big white bears (they’re actually not white at all…), they’re highly specialized for life in the harshest environments. Here are nine amazing facts about polar bears. 1. They’re thought to have evolved from brown bears that became isolated due to glaciation in the eastern part of Siberia. The latest research has the two species diverging genetically around […] Brains Mike Lavery | October 30, 2023 1 Comment
7 of the Best Skier Dive Bars Around the World Dive bars can mean a lot of different things nowadays. The ski town dive bar seems to be a bit of a dying breed, and people get defensive about their favorite bars, what’s happened to them, and the future that they see for them. Wikipedia describes a dive bar as, “an un-glamorous, eclectic, old-style drinking establishment with non-expensive drinks.” Nowadays, […] Brains Quintin Mills | October 23, 2023 5 Comments
The Dangers of Early Season Backcountry Skiing Early season backcountry skiing is fun. Skiing in fall among the turning Aspen trees with untracked blower powder is a treat, but being aware of its dangers is vital to keep in mind. Related: Why Early Season Snow is Dangerous in Colorado | News Release: CAIC Trees Tree skiing is some of the best backcountry skiing, but early season snow coverage […] Avalanche Clay Malott | October 20, 2023 4 Comments
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