What Might the 2020-2021 Ski Season Look Like? A Chat With Aspen Skiing Co. Today, August 12th, 2020, I had a chance to chat with Kevin Jordan of Aspen Skiing Co. about the upcoming 2020-2021 ski season. Kevin is the Senior Coordinator for Snowmass Children’s (7-17) Ski School. He plays a similar role in the summer overseeing the bike school. Related: Aspen Skiing Co. Tells Skiers to Temper Expectations Ahead of 2020-2021 Season Kevin […] Industry News Clay Malott | August 14, 2020 1 Comment
Why Are Ski Lessons In Japan Cheaper? Brought to you by Hakuba Valley If you are considering booking a ski lesson on your next snow vacation, consider this: The window price for a full-day private lesson at Beaver Creek in Colorado is a whopping $1,109 (USD). Compare that to Niseko, Japan where you can get the same full-day private lesson for around $500 (USD). Both mountains boast […] Featured Article Brian Carpentier | January 3, 2020 2 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shout Out: Mount Pleasant of Edinboro, PA Has All The Stoke You’re Looking For We, as skiers and snowboarders, all have our favorite place to ski or ride. After spending the last 30 plus years traveling around the country in search of the best pow or my favorite terrain, Mount Pleasant of Edinboro still holds the number one spot in my book. Why you may ask? Mt. Pleasant doesn’t boast the largest vert or […] Industry News Chad Walker | December 3, 2019 0 Comments
Ski Instructor Salaries Around the World | How Does the USA Compare? The amount of money a ski instructor makes all depends on location, tips, and level of certification of the instructor. Most instructors work at ski resorts because of their love for skiing and riding, not to mention the free ski pass that comes along with the job. Ski instructing is not the best way to become a millionaire, but it is […] Industry News Taliana Potts | August 30, 2019 0 Comments
Petition Filed To Raise Eldora Resort, CO Safety Standards Following Lift Accident Eldora Resort, Coloradan A 6-year-old Ski School student named Marielle Larrimer fell from a lift at Eldora Ski Resort on February 22nd. Marielle was loaded on the lift with another ski school student when she fell from the chair, injuring her pelvis and leg. The lift did not come equipped with safety bars. Marielle began the lift ride only partially loaded on […] Jason Ringenberg | March 15, 2019 3 Comments
7 Reasons Deer Valley Resort, UT Rocks for Families [sponsored by Deer Valley Resort] Family vacations can be challenging. Making everyone happy in one location is often nothing short of a miracle, right? Ski trips can be even more hectic. There’s so much gear, the mountains are hard to get to, and inevitably, everyone wants to ski different terrain. Deer Valley Resort, in Park City, Utah, has long been on […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | November 29, 2018 0 Comments
CairnGorm Mountain, Scotland, Forced to Shut Down Funicular With the ski season just around the corner, CairnGorm Mountain in Scotland has just been forced to shut down it’s most important lift. CairnGorm Mountain is the second largest ski resort in the UK, and at it’s heart is their prized funicular railway. The funicular carries passengers two kilometers from the base to the top of the mountain, providing access to […] Industry News Tanner Blake | November 16, 2018 0 Comments
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