Navigating the Chaos: The White Ribbon of Death You either love it or hate it. The snowy strip of snowsport survivalism. The pitiful path of piss-drunk plankers. The frozen freeway of flailing fools. The White Ribbon of Death! Some see it as a trap to be avoided at all costs. Some see it as a chaotic opportunity to start their season before most others. In my opinion, the […] Jon Roubik | November 1, 2024 2 Comments
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev Get Engaged at Romantic New York City Proposal Earlier this week, on Wednesday, October 30, Shaun White and Canadian actress Nina Dobrev, shared the exciting news of their engagement. The couple gave fans a peek into the magical proposal through photos on social media, capturing the moment at New York City’s Golden Swan restaurant. Related: Shaun Whiteโs Official Retirement Statement Prior to the proposal, Dobrev, who is known […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 31, 2024 0 Comments
The Road Ends Here: Winter Dew Tour Won’t Return to Copper Mountain, CO, This Season Since 2008, The Winter Dew Tour has delivered one of the most highly anticipated freestyle skiing and snowboarding events. Breckenridge Ski Resort hosted the tour until 2020, when Copper Mountain Ski Resort took over the event. The Winter Dew Tour became an Olympic qualifier in 2013 for athletes competing in both skiing and snowboarding events. On September 22, Summit Daily […] Industry News Luke Guilford | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Cooper, CO, Slashes Daily Lift Ticket Prices Over 50% The ski industry seems to continue increasing prices for all its services. Additionally, our readers recently identified the cost of the sport as the most stressful part of skiing and snowboarding. This is especially true for daily lift ticket prices, which have been climbing to extravagant levels in an apparent scheme to get most guests to commit to a season […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
The Top 5 All-Time YouTube Videos From Teton Gravity Research Teton Gravity Researchย (TGR) has captivated audiences on YouTube for nearly two decades with some of the most thrilling, awe-inspiring outdoor adventure videos on the platform. Having shared breathtaking journeys and high-stakes feats for 18 years, TGR has now surpassed a staggering 100 million views on its page. From jaw-dropping ski descents and snowboard stunts to captivating environmental storytelling, TGRโs videos […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 28, 2024 0 Comments
Did You Know There Used to Be an Unconventional Ski Area in the Suburbs of Atlanta, GA? For a few years in the late 1970s, Atlanta, Georgia, offered an unexpected twist for thrill-seekers: the Vinings Ridge Ski Area. Far from the powdery peaks of traditional ski resorts, Vinings Ridge operated on a synthetic surface due to the warm climate, making it a unique, year-round attraction. Related: The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet […] Brains Brent Thomas | October 28, 2024 7 Comments
Where in North America Will It Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of October 27-November 5, 2024 Itโs always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding.ย Withย excitement buildingย for North Americaโs 2024-25 season, we focus on the resorts forecasted to receive the most snow, even if they arenโt open yet. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this […] Weather Brent Thomas | October 27, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Making Memories at Mammoth Mountain, CA I canโt remember the first time I set foot on Mammoth Mountain, California, but it has been a second home to me forever. No matter how long it has been, each time I arrive after the long drive, I get the same welcoming feeling when the crisp smell of the trees greets me, and the fresh snow awaits. Mammoth Mountain […] Industry News Elise Chou | October 26, 2024 0 Comments