Oakley Introduces Flex Scape: The First Sunglasses and Goggle Hybrid Oakley has introduced its latest innovation with Flex Scape, the brand’s first-ever hybrid goggles that combines the functionality of goggles and sunglasses. Designed to enhance performance on bluebird ski days and add style to après-ski events, they’re built to elevate your mountain experience. Related: Ex-Apple Engineer Builds Innovative Ski Poles That are Sure to Cause Envy Inspired by Oakley’s deep-rooted goggle […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 7, 2024 0 Comments
9 Signs You Are Addicted to Skiing and Snowboarding For those who’ve fallen under the enchanting spell of skiing, you know it’s more than just a hobby; it’s a way of life. As with any passion, there’s a fine line between devotion and addiction. But how do you know if you’ve crossed the line from being an enthusiastic skier to being truly addicted, or even if it’s possible to […] Laughs Brent Thomas | October 7, 2024 3 Comments
Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of October 6-15, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. While waiting for the season to start in North America, we focus on where the snow will fall south of the equator. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list […] Weather Brent Thomas | October 6, 2024 0 Comments
A Long Overdue Ski Resort is Finally Being Planned in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada It may surprise some, but Nevada is the most mountainous state in the U.S. when measured by named mountain ranges. More than 300 named ranges run through the state as part of the Great Basin complex. Nevada’s mountains offer stunning natural beauty and serve as important recreational areas for skiing, hiking, backpacking, fishing, mountaineering, and wildlife observation. The most dramatic […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 4, 2024 8 Comments
The Science That Explains Why Skiing Is So Enjoyable When first learning to ski, part of the initial instruction typically includes “French fry to go, pizza to slow.” Those pizzas progress into slow turns, then soon you are linking parallel turns. Functionally, you realize that turning is used to steer your direction and control your speed. Then, as you advance further, you become enlightened that the rhythm and pressure […] Brains Brent Thomas | October 3, 2024 5 Comments
Climate Change Could Actually Lead to More Snow—But There’s a Catch Earlier in September, unprecedented levels of fall snow in the European Alps led to severe flooding in central Europe. Some areas in the eastern Alps of Austria saw over six and a half feet of snow. This unusual autumn snowfall has kickstarted an early ski season across several resorts in the Alps. Related: Up to 10 Feet of Snowfall Forecast […] Weather Brent Thomas | October 2, 2024 0 Comments
Snow Farming in California and Utah: A Missed Opportunity? Consistent snowfall year after year, especially in the early season, can be unpredictable, as many of us unfortunately know. For myself and all of the Lake Tahoe region, we experienced record-breaking snow during the 2022-23 season that started strong in early November and did not let up until May. Last season (2023-24), as resorts around the area pushed back opening […] Industry News John Cunningham | September 30, 2024 1 Comment
Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of September 29 – October 8, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. While waiting for the season to start in North America, we focus on where the snow will fall south of the equator. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, this list […] Weather Brent Thomas | September 29, 2024 0 Comments
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