Opinion Piece: Should You Book a Ski Vacation this Winter? This article was written by Marian Krogh The question on many of our reader’s minds: Should I book a ski vacation this winter? We caught up with one of the industry’s top instructors, Marian Krogh, a long-time instructor for Aspen Snowmass, to get some tips for the season ahead. Here’s what she had to say: First of all yes—book that […] Guest Author | November 6, 2020 7 Comments
Things You Need For A Ski Tune Bench I just recently put together a ski tuning bench in my garage. Full disclosure, after living in a ski town for over half a decade, I have acquired many pairs of skis and have had some training as a ski tuner. If you live in the mountains and do not know how to take care of your equipment or do not […] Gear Review Greg Obernesser | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Brain Post: What is Lake Effect Snow, and How Does it Happen? Lake effect snow occurs when cold air moves across warmer water. Warmth & moisture rise into the air, condensing into clouds that can produce 2-3 inches of snow per hour or more. Brains SnowBrains | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Thinking About Being a Ski Instructor This Winter? Becoming a ski instructor or snowboard instructor is easier than you think! Especially this season since the ban on work visas will likely leave ski resorts short-staffed. On June, 22nd, the US put a hold on J-1 visas (the most common visa used by foreigners to come work at US ski resorts). Even as ski resorts are taking measures to […] Industry News Joseph Phillips | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Love Em’ Or Hate Em’, We Need Jerries Jerries, gapers, holiday skiers—call em’ what you like, but mountains across the nation are filled with them every year. They’re not exactly the most desirable skier type on the mountain, and you may even be one. The presence of Jerries on the hill is subject to much debate among people who consider themselves “real skiers,” saying things like Jerries are […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 6, 2020 7 Comments
Don’t Veer for Deer | October, November, December Worst Months for Animal Collisions After a harrowing encounter with a deer in southeastern Pennsylvania this fall, Chrissi Rhodes Villa has a simple message for you: “Please be careful on the roads and watch for deer.” In an instant, a deer bounded into the road and collided with their car, one of nearly 2 million crashes with animals every year. “We weren’t going fast. It just […] SnowBrains | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
Colorado Has Some Amazing Ski Traditions Colorado ski culture has some spectacular ski resort traditions. While these traditions might not happen this year due to COVID-19 (let’s hope they do), they are some of the best events each winter. If you have not experienced some of these, they are something to add to your bucket list. Let’s look at some awesome traditions in the mile-high state. […] Ryan Flynn | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
The Top 11 Biggest Ski Resorts In North America Do you believe in the saying “The Bigger, The Better?” Well, if you do, here is a list of the top 11 biggest resorts in North America you should visit. Related: The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth This list will surely change as ski resorts begin to merge and develop. Many resorts are building new lifts and gondolas to […] Industry News Brian Werner | November 6, 2020 7 Comments
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