70 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go To South America This Summer: Another summer is upon us and another summer is here that despite my best intentions I will not be going to South America for the ski season. Why? I’m a loser, that’s why. Why should you go? Because, you are a winner, and that’s what winners do. In fact I have become so adept over the years at not going to South America that I have chosen to utilize the depth of my experience to compile a comprehensive list of UNACCEPTABLE excuses for not making the trip this year. 70 reasons you shouldn’t shouldn’t go to South America […] Andy Hays | March 25, 2022 4 Comments
The 6 Best Spring Skiing Resorts in North America: Spring skiing is a sacred activity in North America. The seriousness of winter was gradually worn away as skier’s and rider’s furrowed brows soften due to playful spring snow conditions, the skin of members of the opposite sex, and strong alcoholic beverages. In North American ski towns, spring is about renewal, alternate activities, goofy costumes, snowller blades, hot tubs, and live music. Many ski resort offer some sort of combination of the above mention sacred springtime activities but only a few offer up the whole enchilada. These are the chosen ones: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 22, 2022 4 Comments
Frozen Dead Guy Days in Nederland, CO, Is Back On the way up to Eldora, the small mountain town of Nederland sits quiet and peaceful. One would never know itโs home to one of the biggest winter festivals of the year. All in honor of no other than a frozen dead guy.ย After a two-year hiatus, Nederlandโs famous โFrozen Dead Guy Daysโ is back. Celebrated in late winter, the […] Brains Aunika Skogen | March 21, 2022 0 Comments
The Top 9 ‘Boujee-est’ Ski Resorts in America With the popularity of resort skiing on the rise,ย many ski resorts have become overcrowded. Causing for dreams of ripping freshly groomed runs all to yourself. Or being able to find untracked powder days after a storm. For some who can afford it, this can be a reality by skiing at some of the most exclusive ski areas in the US. […] Brains Aunika Skogen | March 17, 2022 7 Comments
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the Mountain Skiing in the Spring months is already a treat for all. Warmer temperatures, more sunshine, and great snow โ what more could anyone ask for? Today, March 17th, skiers are getting to tear up the slopes dressed head to toe in green, drinking green beer and Irish whiskey at apres ski. On St. Patrickโs Day, we all come together to […] Haleigh Hafner | March 17, 2022 0 Comments
Is Competitive Junior Racing Becoming Too Expensive? According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Ski & Snowboard of ski clubs, academics, and colleges, a competitive junior skierโs racing career can total $500,000.ย As the popularity of skiing and snowboarding continues to increase year by year, so does the price to participate. Steve Porino, NBC Olympics commentator and former racer, voiced his concern watching the barrier to […] Haleigh Hafner | February 22, 2022 2 Comments
Powder Bunnies: The Ski Pole Flare Everyone Needs Powder Bunnies offer custom pole baskets so you can stand out and look even cooler than you already do.ย These baskets make a great gift for every skierโeven if you gift them to yourself! They are durable, easy to install, and most importantly make you look better while shredding. With their unique design, Powder Bunnies fit on virtually every pole so […] Gear Review Alex Camerino | February 15, 2022 1 Comment
The Evolution of Alta Ski Area’s Powder Photography Alta Ski Area in Utah is the third-highest snowfall ski resort in the United States, with an annual snowfall of 540 inches. With Alta’s impressive powder precedents, it’s no surprise it produces phenomenal powder photos. Inevitably, the process and products of the photography that takes place in Alta have evolved over the years. One of Alta’s most notorious powder photographers, […] Featured Article Breya Bergom | February 10, 2022 19 Comments