Ski Traffic Controls in Truckee, CA, This Weekend to Address Safety Concerns To provide the highest level of safety and service to the community, CHP Truckee and Truckee PD are addressing safety concerns on Interstate 80 and through Truckee, due to ski traffic, by conducting proactive traffic control on Saturdays and Sundays. Related: Sherry McConkey Speaks Out About the Traffic in Tahoe, CA What to expect: Due to heavy visitation, expect delays […] SnowBrains | February 10, 2023 1 Comment
The 5 Ski Resorts With the Worst Traffic Let’s talk about everyone’s favorite part of any ski trip: traffic. Traffic to some resorts is so bad it can feel like you’re waiting in line for Disney World. Skiers can experience overcrowded interstates and standstill traffic as vacationers and locals race to see who will get to the parking garage first. During peak vacation times, the traffic at ski resorts […] Haleigh Hafner | February 10, 2023 12 Comments
Sherry McConkey Speaks Out About the Traffic in Tahoe, CA A common theme throughout this 2022-23 ski season has been the apparent increase in crowds in and around the mountains. The West Coast of America has been swarmed with tourists and new residents. This rings true in California’s Tahoe and Truckee areas, and Sherry McConkey is speaking out. Sherry McConkey, the widow of Shane McConkey, a beloved, legendary professional skier, […] Industry News Riley McDonald | February 6, 2023 17 Comments
Park City, UT, Exploring Tunnel and Gondola Possibilities to Ease Traffic State Road 248 is used heavily by people traveling in the Snyderville Basin, the East Side of Summit County, and Wasatch County in Utah. Some spicy ideas have been thrown around at the Park City city hall to reduce traffic. One idea is a tunnel. State-funded research will assess whether a tunnel underneath the S.R. 248 entryway or parallel to […] Industry News Luke Guilford | February 3, 2023 1 Comment
More Passes, More Potholes: Colorado’s Damaged Roads Colorado roads are known as some of the worst stretches of highway. After all the traffic Interstate 70 — the Gateway to the Rockies and many Colorado ski resorts — has faced this past season, the damage is being exposed. Colorado’s mountain roads have been put through the wringer this past season. With higher traffic rates due to increased tourism […] Brains Aunika Skogen | May 9, 2022 0 Comments
7 of the Most Remote Ski Areas in the World Who doesn’t dream of epic lines, deep powder, and fewer crowds? With skiing becoming more popular, you may have to look further off the beaten path or major interstate. Here are seven unique remote ski areas to add to your bucket list. Lost Trail, Montana Lost Trail Ski Area is located in Sula Montana, just on the border of Montana […] Brains Aunika Skogen | April 26, 2022 3 Comments
Social Media’s Impact on Traffic Reporting Record numbers of ski passes have sold this year, whether it’s an Epic Pass, Ikon, or even a season pass to your local mountain. As a result, many major highways that act as gateways to the high country have experienced major traffic delays. For many weekend warriors, an enjoyable ski trip is usually buffered by major traffic jams. While the […] Brains Aunika Skogen | January 20, 2022 0 Comments
Proposed Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah, Gondola Losing Support Little Cottonwood Canyon, near Salt Lake City, Utah, has had a growing traffic problem become increasingly apparent in recent years. The latest poll provides insight into the local Utahns’ opinions on improvements. Suggested realistic alternatives have been narrowed down to two primary options: a gondola through the canyon and an improved bus transportation system. Only 20% of those polled chose […] Industry News Jake Vigesaa | December 13, 2021 5 Comments
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