Sale of Powder King Mountain Resort, BC, Comes Down to Unsigned Will Powder King Mountain Resort is currently listed for sale at C$8.25 million, and the future lies in the hands of the British Columbia Supreme Court. Related: [FOR SALE] New York’s Snowiest Ski Resort Could be Yours for $3.5 Million According to Pique NewsMagazine, former part owner James “Jim” Christopher Salisbury left his wills unsigned before he died on April 16th, […] Industry News Quintin Mills | August 23, 2023 0 Comments
Whistler, BC, Trip Report: The Ultimate Family Adventure Vacation Report for August 7-12, 2023 My family loves mountain adventures both in the summer and the winter. Last summer we went to Jackson Hole. This summer we settled on going to Whistler, British Columbia. I had been to Whistler over a half dozen times in my life, but I hadn’t been back since 2011. I quickly remembered why it is, […] Trip Report Brent Thomas | August 15, 2023 0 Comments
Whistler, BC, Mansion Sets Record for Priciest Property Sale at $40 Million An unprecedented real estate transaction has taken place in Whistler, British Columbia, setting a record for the highest home sale price in the resort’s history. The luxury estate in the Stoneridge development was recently sold for $32 million, which would have been a record by itself, however, an adjacent vacant lot was simultaneously included for a total transaction cost of […] Brent Thomas | August 2, 2023 0 Comments
NASA: Fires Rage in British Columbia, Canada In July 2023, a combination of unusual heat, dry lightning, and drought fueled major outbreaks of fire in Canada. According to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Center(CIFFC), nearly 600 out-of-control fires burned throughout the country on July 13, with about half of these raging in British Columbia or Alberta. Related: NASA: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Reaches Europe The Moderate Resolution […] Fire Firebrains | July 14, 2023 0 Comments
Drastic Difference in Snow Cover at Kicking Horse, BC, Compared to Last Year Unless you were hiding under a rock, you know that snowfall last winter was one for the record books for many places in the western USA. It was so good, that many places are still showing healthy snowpacks right now. Related: There’s Still an Astonishing 8 Feet of Snow on the Ground at Alta, UT However, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 5, 2023 0 Comments
These Are the 3 Ski Resorts Still Open in North America This Weekend And then there were three. Despite record-breaking snowfall across the west, just three resorts remain open for your shredding pleasure. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, “Snow Farming:” A Dutiful Art on an Absolutely Massive Scale These are the resorts in North America still open with lifts turning and scheduled closing dates: California/Nevada Palisades Tahoe – July 4 (Alpine only, and just […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 22, 2023 7 Comments
Qantas Offering Discount for Flights to BC, Canada, Next Winter Australia’s flag carrier Qantas recently launched a sale for skiers and boarders looking to ride in British Columbia, Canada, next year. The airline is offering a $200 discount for return flights booked to Vancouver, Canada, via Sydney, perfect for a one-day ticket to most resorts. The offer is valid for flights between October 21st, 2023, and March 30th, 2024. British […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | June 16, 2023 0 Comments
5 Places Where You Can Ski and Golf in the Same Day Spring is a magical sporting season. It’s the crossroads of winter sports and summer sports. It’s almost time to switch out your skis for your clubs, but the snow gods were kind this year. The shredding continues. An article by the New York Times, using Sotheby’s International Realty data, revealed that in 2021, searches for global properties with access to […] Industry News Quintin Mills | May 28, 2023 0 Comments
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