Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Eldora, CO I can recall the first time someone ever suggested that we go ski Eldora. I was a freshman in college and was visiting my roommate’s parents at their home nestled in the mountains of Nederland, Colorado. My college roommate’s dad, Bill, was sitting across the kitchen table excitedly explaining to us that Eldora was the place to be this upcoming […] Industry News Spencer Cox | July 3, 2020 2 Comments
Trial Will Decide if Resort’s Negligence Caused Teenager’s Serious Injuries at Pond Skim Event The pond-skim is an end of season ritual at many resorts across the country, a fun way to celebrate the end of another season. But for one entrant at Snow King Mountain, WY his participation in the event had an everlasting effect on the rest of his life, caused by injuries sustained during his skim attempt. Related: Family of Teenager […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2020 3 Comments
Kick Your Skills Into Gear With Unmatched Terrain at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Known as the ‘Champagne Powder Capital of Canada’ most mountain fanatics don’t need to think twice about taking a visit to the legendary Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Mention the 3,400 acres of skiable terrain over the Dogtooth Range accompanied by the most chute skiing available in North America and a vertical drop of 4,300 feet, planning a trip to KHMR […] Featured Article Alex K | February 19, 2020 0 Comments
Bluebird Backcountry, CO Will Open in February and is the First Ever Human-Powered Resort Bluebird Backcountry will be Colorado’s newest ski area. However, It may be a bit of a different ski area then the mega-resorts of Summit County. Bluebird Backcountry is to be the first human-powered ski area. It is located in northern Colorado, north of Kremmling and South of Steamboat Springs. The ski area will feature no lifts, helicopters or snowcats. It […] Backcountry Robert Hansen | January 28, 2020 1 Comment
It’s Official: Jumbo Valley, BC Will Stay Wild! After decades of fighting for the protection of the Jumbo Valley in British Columbia, the battle is finally over. Over the past 30 years, plans to develop a year-round ski resort, Jumbo Glacier Resort, have been threatening the sacred area of Qat’muk to the Ktunaxa Nation. Reaching the level of the Supreme Court, the decision has been finalized and the […] Industry News Emily Crofton | January 24, 2020 0 Comments
You Can Get Paid To Live In Aspen, CO And Play With A Dog? It’s the dream job: the St. Regis Aspen Resort is hiring an official “Fur Butler” to attend to every need of their adored resident dog, Kitty. The St. Regis Aspen Resort, one of many Marriot St. Regis hotels worldwide, opened in 1992 and is a staple of the luxury travel industry in Aspen, Colorado due to its prime location at […] Laughs Lucy Ferneyhough | November 14, 2019 0 Comments
Trail Map Artist James Niehues Wins Hall Of Fame Nomination If you’ve ever been to a ski resort, chances are you’ve laid eyes on one of artist James Niehues’ paintings. Iconic, precise and visually pleasing, Niehues has created over 350 views of mountain aspects for ski resorts since his first painted map in 1988. His paintings are featured all over the world. James Niehues hand paints each painting with brush and […] Sydney Stephens | September 6, 2019 0 Comments
How Climate Change Will Affect Skiing Researchers decided to project the consequences of climate change on ski season by using US resorts as a case study. The effects, however, will be felt worldwide. Ski season is going to be shorter everywhere. Higher elevations will be especially important as trends continue, but all resorts will likely have to increase their reliance on snowmaking machines: but even these require […] Conditions Report Sydney Stephens | December 14, 2018 13 Comments