How a Frugal Family Put the Indy Pass to the Test on a Week-Long Road Trip The Indy Pass, a cost-effective alternative to major ski passes like Epic and Ikon, designed to introduce skiers to smaller, independent resorts, was launched in 2019 with 34 member resorts, growing to more than 230 worldwide. It aims to make skiing more accessible by offering two-day access to participating resorts at a fraction of the cost of larger ski destinations. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
Blue Mountain, ON, Conditions Report: Canada’s Go-to Ski Resort Report from Saturday, February 1 – Sunday, February 2, 2025 When you ask skiers and riders what countries offer the best skiing on Earth, Canada more often than not makes the list. Yet 40% of Canadians, including myself, grew up skiing in the flat, mountainless province of Ontario, where winter still exists for six months of the year and if […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 10, 2025 0 Comments
Why RED Mountain Resort, BC, is the Next Up and Coming Destination in North America With 13 feet of snow in just two months, RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia, has been set up for an unforgettable winter season. November 2024 was the snowiest conditions the resort had seen in 19 years, enabling it to open a week ahead of schedule with an unseasonably deep base.ย Not only is this year off to a […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 21, 2025 0 Comments
These are the 9 Dream Ski Trips Our Readers Would Go on if Money Were No Object At some point, almost everyone has dreamed about not having to worry about money. People dream about hitting the lottery and what they would do with all that money. Skiing ranks as one of the most expensive sports to get into. So, it is fair to say that if a skier had the opportunity to go on their wildest dream […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 24, 2024 0 Comments
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 aprรจs-ski atmosphere that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 18, 2024 0 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Conditions Report: Snow Refresh Report from February 11-12, 2024 A snow refresh in Revelstoke is a game-changer, especially on days nine and ten in a row. We drove back to Revy after a frosty sojourn at Big White because the forecast called for 10-20 centimeters (4-8″) by Monday. The storm rolled into Revy a little later than we expected. Even with less new snow […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | February 15, 2024 0 Comments
With the Yen at Multi-Decade Lows, Now is the Time to Book a Ski Trip to Japan Monetary policy and weakening currencies aren’t usually how I decide where to take my next ski trip. But, this year, the weak yen keeps coming up. At ยฅ141 to $1, the cost of a trip to Japan is at an all-time low. The cost savings are significant! Japan is a bucket list destination. Social media would have you believe there […] Mike Humphrey | January 8, 2024 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Offering Big Savings on Winter Vacations [Post updated 10/12/23: $400 Air Credit extended through Dec. 31] Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is a resort on many skiers’ and snowboarders’ bucket lists. It is easy to see why, with 2,500 acres of phenomenal terrain, incredible snow quality, and some of the most magnificent mountain views in the world. It also boasts one of the greatest continuous inbounds […] Featured Article Brent Thomas | December 27, 2023 0 Comments
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