Small Non-Profit Ski Area in Washington Rolls Out Expanded Season Pass Opportunities Loup Loup Ski Bowl, Washington, launches a New Kids Ski Free Program, Expanded Reciprocal Partner Mountain Program, the IndyAddOn Pass, and the New Loup Loup Legacy Pass. • Kids Ski Free Program – Through generous community fundraising, Loup Loup has raised sufficient funds to offer kids 12 and younger to ski free this season by purchasing a parent’s or guardian’s […] Industry News Press Release | September 17, 2024 0 Comments
Kids Under 18 Ski Free at Snowbird, UT, With New Kids Freeloader Pass Snowbird Resort in Utah has announced an exciting new program that makes skiing and snowboarding more accessible and enjoyable for the youth, paving a bright future for the ski and snowboard industry. With the introduction of the Kids Freeloader Pass for the 2024–25 season, Snowbird is not only breaking down financial barriers but also incentivizing the younger generation to explore the […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | March 26, 2024 0 Comments
The Top 9 Resorts in the U.S. for Seniors According to the National Ski Area Association (NSAA), the median age of snow sports participants has been gradually increasing. Additionally, over 16% of all participants are now seniors. These seniors are proving that there is no age limit for winter fun, and you don’t have to fly south when the weather turns cold. Related: German Skiing Pioneer Klaus Obermeyer Celebrates […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 12, 2022 0 Comments
Droppin’ A Line: Why Do Skiers Like To Fly Fish In The Off-Season? You’ve probably seen it all over your Instagram feed…Your favorite pro skiers trading in their planks for a fly fishing rod during the summer months; if these guys and gals aren’t out chasing the snow in the Southern Hemisphere then they’re out on the river. So why do so many skiers gravitate towards the water in the off-season? For one, […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | June 22, 2020 0 Comments
Ski For Free at Silver Mountain Resort, Idaho this Weekend Thanks to local business Dave Smith Motors, Silver Mountain, Idaho will be offering FREE skiing this weekend on May 5th. From their social media: We weren’t sure we were going to be skiing in May this year, but Dave Smith Motors has come through with a FREE ski day on Sunday, May 5! Chair 2 will be running until 3:30 p.m. […] SnowBrains | May 1, 2019 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour Heads to Asia for the First Time: Japan to Host 4* Qualifier For the first time in Freeride World Tour (FWT) history, competition will take place on the continent of Asia. Japan will play host to a Freeride Qualifier 4* event, skiing’s/snowboarding’s premiere big-mountain challenge. Competitors from around the globe will converge on the “Japanese Alps” of Hakabu, Japan for a chance to secure a spot on the prestigious Freeride World Tour. Action kicks off in […] Robin Azer | October 21, 2016 0 Comments
Helicoptering the Hippy Pow @ Silverton Mountain I’ve been visiting Silverton almost yearly since they loaded their first guest on the infamous double chair that summits at 12,300ft. Why? First of all, they almost always receive early snowfall, so skiing in December can be quite good. Secondly, the terrain, views and consistent pitch to the valley floor is hard to beat when compared to other resorts in Colorado. I’ve done guided, unguided and of […] Conditions Report Casey Cane | March 1, 2015 1 Comment
The Kickstep Project: Must Watch Video Series What is a week of stable skiing and blue skies like for a steep skier in Alaska? Find out by watching this video series The Kickstep Project created by alaskan videographer/photographer and rad skier Greg Stafford. This series features a bunch of hearty alaskan backcountry skiers who got after it during that week of blue skies. the project was filmed […] Climbing Scott Rich | February 23, 2015 0 Comments
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