Survey: How Economic Conditions Are Impacting U.S. Consumers’ Winter Travel Plans Winter can be the most expensive time of the year, not only because of the holiday season but also for epic ski trips. Winter ski trips are an incredible way to experience the thrill of the slopes while soaking in breathtaking mountain scenery. There’s nothing quite like the combination of fresh powder, crisp alpine air, and the après-ski atmosphere that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 18, 2024 0 Comments
Installation of Gondola at Eaglecrest, AK, Requires More Parts Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island, a 15-minute drive from Downtown Juneau, Alaska, hit a figurative mogul while preparing to install their recently purchased gondola as more parts are required than initially calculated. Brought to the attention of the Juneau Assembly Committee at their Monday meeting, Eaglecrest General Manager Dave Scanlan informed Assembly members that the second-hand gondola will […] Industry News Jared Roberts | December 26, 2023 0 Comments
Outdoor Recreation Industry Valued at $862 Billion: This is Why We Love (and Spend so Much on) Nature The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has just made a powerful discovery that the outdoor recreation industry is now worth 862 billion dollars. The outdoor industry is worth more than the oil and gas industry by almost 750 billion dollars but it doesn’t just provide for the economy it provides an additional 4.5 million jobs. […] Brains Oliver Lund | November 20, 2022 0 Comments
US Mint to Produce Snowboarding Coin Highlighting History in Vermont Coming in 2022, the United States Mint will start producing a limited edition one-dollar coin highlighting the impact of Vermont on the sport of snowboarding. The coin is a part of the “American Innovation” series of one-dollar coins, which will eventually highlight innovations from all 50 states plus Washington DC. The coin, designed by artist Justin Kunz, was designed specifically […] Brains Lucas Gauthier | October 8, 2021 0 Comments
The Hidden Cost For Athletes to Compete in the Olympics To outsiders, the Olympics are a pure sporting event, a rare opportunity where the world’s best athletes have the chance to compete against each other while pushing the limits of what humans can achieve. While the enthralling competition and sensational athletes catch most of the attention, few consider the hidden costs of the Olympic games that athletes often pay. Travel […] Olympics Lucas Gauthier | July 14, 2021 0 Comments
Dillon Reservoir, CO, and the Famous Ice Melt Sailing, cross country skiing, ice fishing, and hiking are only a few of the activities that occur year-round at the Dillon Reservoir. Sitting between the high peaks and beautiful ski resorts of Summit County, Colorado, the reservoir is one of the largest in the state and supplies Denver with much of its clean water. A majority of the water that […] Brains Jesse | June 29, 2021 0 Comments
Pablo EscoBEAR and the Cocaine Cowboy 77lbs of cocaine has a street value of around $14 million dollars and could kill thousands of individuals. However, these numbers did not intimidate a Kentucky bear in 1985 who tore through and consumed almost every last bit of it. Related: Pablo EscoBEAR and the Cocaine Cowboy Andrew Thornton II, a former police officer, lawyer, DEA agent, and paratrooper, decided […] Friday Fun Jesse | June 18, 2021 0 Comments
9 of the Highest Paid Skiers and Snowboarders on Earth Everyone wants to get rich doing what they love. Which is exactly what these snow-sliding, life-hacking winter enthusiasts did. Here’s a list of nine of the highest paid skiers and snowboarders in the world… #9 Ted Ligety Ted Ligety is a gold medal-winning, entrepreneurial American alpine racer who has used his fame and success to found a snow sports eyewear […] Martin Kuprianowicz | August 6, 2020 8 Comments
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