The 9 Coldest Ski Lifts in North America We’ve all been there: sitting on a chairlift, freezing our behinds off, wondering if it’s time to hit the après early or grab a hot chocolate and keep going. On the days it’s so cold, you have equipment failure, your binding breaks, or your phone stops functioning. Those days when you get an ice cream headache from simply skiing downhill. […] Nick DeRiso | July 11, 2024 24 Comments
Top 5 Ski Resorts That You Can Reach by (Sleeper) Train in Europe According to the environmental organization Protect Our Winters (POW), traveling to ski resorts is responsible for most of the emissions emitted during skiing and snowboarding. This is why more and more skiers, especially in Europe, are choosing trains to get to their snowsports destination. These trains are also a good opportunity for international travelers who want to save money since […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 27, 2024 0 Comments
Aspen Skiing Co. Announces 2024/25 Season Pass Prices 2 Months Earlier Than Usual To give its guests more time to plan their winter, Aspen Skiing Co. (SkiCo) has launched its 2024/25 season pass products and prices two months earlier than previous seasons. Passes go on sale June 25 and each one offers access to 5,600-plus acres of skiing and riding across its four Aspen, Colorado, area mountains and gives guests flexibility to choose […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 26, 2024 0 Comments
The 11 Wealthiest Skiers and Snowboarders in the World As young kids, we often dream of being professional athletes. How amazing would it be to get paid for doing something you love? Major sports like football, basketball, and soccer are popular disciplines and can pay extremely well. Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, makes $45 million per year. Golden State Warriors superstar, Stephen Curry, earns $53.75 million […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 28, 2024 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds Renowned St. Moritz in Switzerland for Winter ’24/’25 Score the Lowest Prices of the Season Through April 18 Ikon Pass welcomes St. Moritz to the Ikon Pass community for winter 24/25, joining Zermatt in Switzerland for a total of six incredible European destinations. April 18, 2024, is the last day to score your Ikon Pass at spring’s lowest prices; prices go up $110, and savings end. Ikon Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 4, 2024 0 Comments
U.S. Ski Industry Set to Lose Billions Due to Climate Change 2023 was the hottest year on record across the globe. The effects of anthropogenic climate change vary but warming and the effects in mountain regions have outpaced other regions. Less snow, lower yearly snowpacks, and warmer winters are already being felt. But just how much is it affecting the ski industry? Already, resorts have experienced shorter ski seasons due to […] Industry News Samantha Gates | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Oak Mountain, Speculator, NY There are many great national parks in the U.S. and one of the best is the Adirondack Park located in the State of New York. The Adirondack Park was created in 1882 by the New York State government and is constitutionally protected to remain a “forever wild” forest preserve. The Adirondack Park contains 85% of all wilderness in the eastern United […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 8, 2024 2 Comments
Investigating The Ski Town Housing Shortage It’s no secret: one of the ski industry’s biggest concerns is affordable workforce housing. It’s an epidemic that has plagued mountain towns since their inception. Although locals remain grateful to live in a place where vacationers flock and the wealthy come to play, mountain communities have faced their fair share of challenges over the years. Whether it be economic inequality, […] Brains Nick DeRiso | February 23, 2024 9 Comments