Skiing and Snowboarding Are Amongst the Most Expensive Sports for Kids, Study Finds Youth sports can be a critical part of a child’s healthy development. They can offer benefits that improve the child’s physical health, mental and emotional well-being, and social skills. Studies have also shown that youth sports can teach healthy lifetime health habits, help the child perform better academically, and teach valuable life skills such as discipline, responsibility, and perseverance. Unfortunately, the […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2024 1 Comment
The Humbird is The Newest and Most Unique Mountain Hotel at Schweitzer, ID Schweitzer Mountain is the largest ski resort in Washington and Idaho and for anyone visiting the resort the options for lodging are numerous. The town of Sandpoint, located 12 miles down the mountain, has many options and the resort also has plenty of on-mountain lodging, but now there is a new boutique hotel located in the heart of Schweitzer’s village […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, Announces Price Freezes and Reductions to Help Keep Skiing Affordable Over the last few years, inflation in the U.S. has been a hot topic. In 2022, it reached a 40-year high due to post-pandemic demand, supply chain disruptions, and increased energy prices. While the inflation rate has slowed to more moderate levels today, many consumers are still feeling the financial strain of increased prices over the last handful of years. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Wildcat Mountain, NH—Epic Views With a Side of Skiing Nestled in the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, right next to Mount Washington, Wildcat Mountain is a lesser-known gem of a mountain. Rich in history, the small resort has earned its spot among other New England ski resorts. Wildcat is located in Gorham, about 30 minutes from the nearest sizable town, North Conway. It is also around 2 […] Jake Benton | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
X Games Announces New Format Starting in 2026 X Games is changing formats from the current twice-a-year competitions to a new league-based format. In the current format, individual athletes compete in different winter and summer action sports disciplines. The summer event consists of competitions in skateboarding, BMX, and motocross. In the winter event, athletes compete in freestyle skiing and snowboarding. There is also a video competition in skiing, […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
Where in the World Will it Snow This Week? These are the Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the 10 Days of June 16-25, 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 16, 2024 0 Comments
Plans Leaked for Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprawling Compound on Lake Tahoe, CA Meta Platforms, Inc. CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is building an impressive real estate portfolio. Already one of the richest people in the world, he owns 1,200 acres of real estate in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Hawaii, and now Lake Tahoe. His interests in Lake Tahoe started in December 2018 and January 2019 when a week apart he purchased two neighboring estates […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 14, 2024 0 Comments
All the Bizarre Items Found After the Snow Melted at Breckenridge Resort, CO Breckenridge, Colorado, opens for summer activities on Friday, June 14, and it is sure to be a memorable one. Recreational options include scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking, an alpine slide and coaster, ropes course, climbing wall, and more. Related: The 9 Best North American Ski Areas to Visit in the Summer In preparation for the summer season, over 200 employees at […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 14, 2024 0 Comments
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