Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Ohau Snow Fields, New Zealand—Alpine Spirit And Family Charm Report from June 25, 202 An absolute legend among New Zealand ski areas, Ohau Snow Fields is a cultural fixture of Kiwi high country and is known widely for outstanding winter terrain. About the skiing and snowboarding, specifically, Ohau impresses with a savvy blend of top-tier amenities and family ski club feel, making the snow field as a ‘must-hit’ locale […] Paulie | June 25, 2024 0 Comments
South America is Having the Snowiest Start to the Season in 30 Years It’s looking like the ski season in South America is going to be epic. Early-season snowfall has been plentiful as multiple storms have blanketed resorts in Chile and Argentina. Many resorts were able to open two to three weeks earlier than normal. Usually, the ski season in South America lasts from June to September, but because of the large amounts […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 25, 2024 1 Comment
Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of June 23-July 2, 2024 It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. As the season has come to a close in North America, we turn our attention to where the snow will be falling south of the equator. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is falling so you can live vicariously through […] Weather Brent Thomas | June 23, 2024 0 Comments
The A-Frame Club at Winter Park Resort, CO: A Skylab Architecture Twist on The Modern Hotel The A-Frame Club by Skylab Architecture is a new hotel brand that takes design cues from 1970s American ski culture and the iconic A-frame cabins of that era. The first Club consists of 31 newly-constructed cabins along with a bar and restaurant in a historic saloon building in Winter Park, Colorado. Situated on a two-acre wooded site adjacent to the […] Luke Guilford | June 22, 2024 0 Comments
Internet Debate Resolved: How to Properly Buckle Your Ski Boots Your ski boots are arguably the most important piece of gear you own. An ill-fitting boot can make your ski day miserable. That is why it is often recommended that you should get custom-fitted boots if you plan to spend any significant time on the slopes. This ensures the fit will allow you maximum performance from your skis without losing […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 22, 2024 3 Comments
General Manager of Alta Ski Area, UT, Reiterates Support of Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola In the latest news surrounding the Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) traffic dilemma, Michael Maughan, the President and General Manager at Alta Ski Area, Utah, released a statement reiterating the ski area’s support for the proposed LCC Gondola. To resolve the congestion in the LCC, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) proposed an eight-mile gondola. This project is planned to be […] Industry News Luke Guilford | June 20, 2024 1 Comment
“I’m a Skier So I Hate Warm Weather”—Can You Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer? We are well into June and the summer solstice is right around the corner, signaling the start of the warm season. It is usually around this time of year that I feel the doldrums of summer set in—and summer has only just begun. I likely feel this way because ski season has long ended, there are no good sports to […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 20, 2024 1 Comment
Top 5 Highest Ski Resort Base Areas in the U.S. Ever wonder why the Rockies tend to have some of the best skiing in the world? Colorado dominates both base elevation and summit elevation at resorts in the USA. High elevation doesn’t necessarily mean the most annual snowfall, but they manage to keep a consistent snowpack due to the elevation. If you bank on consistency when planning a trip, here […] Brains Mark Kuligoski | June 19, 2024 0 Comments
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