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What Exactly Qualifies as a ‘Ski Area’?

Often times when I hear people talking about the largest ski areas in North America, debate arises as to what qualifies as “one” ski area. At what point is ski area marketing going too far in this regard? Case 1: Long connector trails Example: Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont In this case, single trails provide the only connections between mountains. Resorts with […]

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Avatar photo Spencer McLaughlin | October 31, 2022
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[MAP] Every Ski Area on U.S. Forest Service Land

You might have to do some squinting, but above is a graphic of every ski area operating on U.S. Forest Service Land.  Is your home mountain on USFS land? Related: Topographic Ski Maps: A New Way of Tracking Resort Days

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SnowBrains | August 9, 2022
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The Ski Area Snow Report: Fact or Fiction?

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We’ve all had those days: The snow report is claiming an epic dump, but on the hill, it skis like only a few inches. What the heck? Is the snow report just a total lie? A publication in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics decided to have a closer look. Snow reporting is a challenging process. Things like elevation, wind, and aspect can […]

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Mike Lavery | November 12, 2021
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The Alta, UT Parking Issue: Discussing Possible Parking Scenarios for Next Ski Season

This article was originally published by Alta Ski Area POSSIBLE PARKING SCENARIOS FOR NEXT SKI SEASON Alta Ski Lifts (ASL) has developed and maintains parking lots within its special use permit with the US Forest Service for ski area customers and operational purposes. Over the years, ASL has allowed use of these parking areas by non-ski area visitors, such as […]

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Guest Author | March 9, 2021
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Beaver Mountain, UT Report: Mini-Powder Day in Paradise

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from Saturday, December 12th, 2020 I was driving from Jackson, WY to Park City, UT yesterday when a flashing sign told me that I-80 west in Wyoming was closed. I took a detour around Bear Lake and ended up at the foot of Beaver Mountain, UT. Beaver Mountain Stats: 400″+ average annual snowfall […]

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Miles Clark | December 13, 2020
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Standard Ski Mask is Not an Effective Face Covering, Research Says | Wear 2 and Ensure They’re Dry

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Have you been skiing at a resort since the pandemic started? To operate ski areas this season, there are obviously a ton of regulations put in place to keep people safe. As we all know, one of these regulations is to wear a facial covering. Research is showing that your standard ski mask you wear anyways is not quite enough. […]

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Dominic Gawel | December 4, 2020
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For Sale: Vermont Ski Area Hits the Market for Less Than $2-Million

Birdseye Mountain, Vermont, for sale,

This is your chance to own over 600-acres of Vermont paradise. The former Birdseye Mountain Ski Resort, located in Castleton, VT was last operational in 1967 but is looking for a new lease of life. For less than $2-million this old ski area could be yours. Related: FOR SALE: Spout Springs Ski Area, OR Could Be Yours for Just $1.25-Million […]

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SnowBrains | November 25, 2020
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Famous Glacier in the Italian Dolomites Melting Fast

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Marmolada glacier may not last long enough to see 2030. The highest peak in the Italian Dolomites, Marmolada, stands at 10,968 feet and contains one of Italy’s most famous glaciers. The area played a pivotal role in World War I, as it became the line of control between Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces. However, due to the ongoing effects of climate […]

Taylor Stephan | September 5, 2020
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