Why is Skiing in America So Expensive? If you’re a snowsport enthusiast, you’ve likely heard (and participated in) the age-old debate: American ski resorts vs. European ski resorts. Beyond the obvious differences in terrain, snow, culture, and scenery, one critical factor often tilts the scale in favor of European slopes for budget-conscious skiers: cost. American ski resorts have earned a reputation for being significantly more expensive than […] Brains Julia Schneemann | October 11, 2024 17 Comments
Ski Resorts With Triple Black Diamond Trails Black diamond runs are challenging for even the most advanced skiers and riders, and a double black diamond will push those daring enough to their absolute limit. Many people may not be aware that a third, even more extreme option exists at a few resorts across North America—the elusive, sought-after, and intimidating triple black diamond. Related: What Separates a Double […] Joseph Kaufmann | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
What Resort Will Open First for the 2024-25 Ski Season? It is that time of year again when we all start to get excited for the upcoming ski season and eagerly await news of opening dates. Some ski resorts are only about two months away from opening. Last year, Ski Ward, Massachusetts, was the first ski area in North America to open on October 22. Less than an hour from […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | August 17, 2024 0 Comments
Phase II of China’s Taicang Alps Resort Aims to Create the Largest Indoor Ski Area in the World Much of the East Coast and especially the Northeast just received its first major heat wave of the summer making it unbearable to go outside for most people. The extreme heat brings thoughts and memories of the snow and hitting the slopes during the winter for skiers. The thoughts on climate change and the warming trends that have been happening […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 25, 2024 0 Comments
Buying Women’s Skis Can Be Harder Than You Think After skiing the same Völkl Kikus for eight years, it was time for a change. Don’t get me wrong, I loved those skis, and they served me well. They are still my teaching skis for days when I know I’m just lapping the magic carpet. But those skis have taken a massive beating, and it was time to upgrade. It […] Gear Review Gabrielle Gasser | March 8, 2024 16 Comments
Peak Skis Using Innovation to Bring Skiing Into the Future Last season I began noticing folks ripping around on a brand of skis I’d never heard of before–Peak Skis. I asked around and learned that the skis are designed by legend Bode Miller (the best United States male alpine skier), and that the skis had a “KeyHole” design that folks seemed to love. So when I was asked if I […] Featured Article Lynn Barlow | January 29, 2024 1 Comment
How Ikon & Epic Are Making Skiing and Snowboarding Better Last week we published an article with the headline, “Are Epic and Ikon Ruining Ski Culture in America?” by a contributing writer. We shared several reasons, with supportive claims as to how conglomerates such as Vail and Alterra are impacting the ski industry in negative ways, from increased traffic at mountains, higher-priced day tickets, and a real estate boom that […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 11, 2024 4 Comments
Norway Mountain, MI, Aiming to Reopen for the 2024/2025 Season Michigan ski hill, Norway Mountain, announced they plan to re-open and start spinning the lifts for guests during the 2024-2025 ski season. A recent post on Norway Mountain’s Facebook and TikTok shared the news, with many commenters voicing their excitement. The “upside down” ski area, located in the Upper Peninsula of the mitten state on the border of Wisconsin, closed […] Industry News John Cunningham | September 7, 2023 0 Comments
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