Ski Industry Unions Across America Fight For Experienced Staff Retention and Training Incentives This past year the ski industry saw a continued rise in labor organization. Ski patrollers at Loveland, Colorado, voted to unionize, lift mechanics at Park City, Utah, recently approved their first contract, and ski patrollers at Eldora, Colorado, are waiting to schedule their own union election. This recent momentum in the labor movement has also led to lift mechanics unionizing […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | January 30, 2024 0 Comments
Gear Review: Arbor Landmark Camber 158 Splitboard After several seasons of riding Arbor Snowboards, they have cemented themselves as some of my favorite snowboards on the market, especially this season’s new Candle Rain. Arbor, however, does not only specialize in solid snowboards as they also make awesome (and reliable) splitboards meant for the backcountry. Recently, they sent me their 158 Landmark Camber Splitboard to test out, and […] Gear Review Jesse | January 23, 2024 0 Comments
Breckenridge, CO, to Host International Snow Sculpture Championships The 33rd annual International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Toyota will return to Breckenridge, Colorado, from January 22-31, 2024. 12 teams of sculptors from around the world will convene in Breckenridge to hand-carve 12-foot-tall, 25-ton blocks of snow into intricate works of art. Breckenridge will host international teams from China, Denmark, Ecuador, India, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, Mongolia, and two teams […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 15, 2024 0 Comments
Breckenridge Ski Resort & Vail Mountain, CO, Opening on Friday, November 10 Breckenridge Ski Resort set to unveil new Five SuperChair at Peak 8 Vail Mountain will open with two gondolas spinning  Breckenridge Ski Resort and Vail Mountain in Colorado will open on November 10, 2023, for skiers and snowboarders. With these two resort openings, Epic Pass holders now have access to three early-season resorts for skiing and riding starting on Friday, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 9, 2023 1 Comment
Breckenridge Resort, CO, Announces Big Changes to its Terrain Parks View this post on Instagram A post shared by Breckenridge Ski Resort (@breckenridgemtn) As opening day for winter 2023-24 quickly approaches, the parks team at Breckenridge Resort, CO, has been busy preparing for a great (and hopefully very snowy!) season. Terrain Parks Manager Brendan Treffinger and Day Crew Attendant Scooter Bowen offered this update on the exciting differences […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 20, 2023 0 Comments
22nd Annual Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop is in Breckenridge on Friday, October 27th, 2023 The 22nd annual Colorado Snow and Avalanche Workshop (CSAW) is Friday, October 27 at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge. CSAW is a professional-level event with content aimed at avalanche industry workers and advanced recreationalists. All are welcome to join for a day of presentations, networking, and displays from our industry partners. Related: PSA: Now is the Time to Sign Up […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 2, 2023 0 Comments
The 5 Best Colorado Ski Towns For Fall Foliage Nestled within the rugged embrace of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s ski towns are renowned for their winter wonderlands. However, as the temperatures cool and the aspen leaves transition from verdant green to a harmonious symphony of golds and oranges, these alpine havens transform into something truly magical. A landscape ablaze with the fiery hues of autumn, where the crisp mountain […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
The 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the United States It’s no secret that a large number of ski towns across the United States are exorbitantly expensive. Many of these towns have become increasingly costly as time has gone on and cost more than a pretty penny to travel to in 2023. For better or worse, it does not appear that this trend isn’t going to go away anytime soon. We […] Matt Scribner | August 30, 2023 16 Comments
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