Noah Dines Sets 3 Million Feet Benchmark for The Most Ever Human-Powered Vertical Skied in a Year Most people have dreams or goals they want to accomplish in their lives, whether it be daily, weekly, or yearly. Some may be financial, health-related, or job-related goals, and some may just be personal. It is always a great story when we see someone pursuing their dreams and goals and not just discussing them. Noah Dines is one of those […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 24, 2024 0 Comments
Michigan Man Skis Nearly 100,000 Vertical Feet in One Day at Beaver Creek, CO Mt. Brighton Resort, Michigan, is an uplifting family winter destination on the Midwest snow sports scene. Since 1960, skiers and riders from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Northwest Ohio have accessed its 25 trails and five lifts covering 130 acres for pure mountain fun. It is here where ER doctor, Will Ellis, 38, resides and calls Mt. Brighton his home […] Industry News Brent Thomas | April 17, 2024 1 Comment
Diamond Peak: Where Steeps and Glades Shine Brought to you by Diamond Peak Diamond Peak, Lake Tahoeโs only community-owned ski area, where steeps and glades shine.ย Nestled on the northern shore of Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak Ski Resort is a hidden gem that offers world-class tree skiing and fun steep groomers.ย This unassuming, community-owned resort stays under the radar, but its location, northern-facing slopes, and commitment to […] Featured Article Aunika Skogen | December 1, 2023 0 Comments
Manhattan, NY, Man Skis over 61,000 Vertical Feet Right Outside New York City Recent news about skiers and riders covering over 100,000 vertical feet in one day has inspired many, especially an incredible 125,000-foot day. Until now, these feats took place at big mountain western U.S. resorts. But how much vertical could be skied in one day at a small east coast resort just two hours outside New York City? That’s exactly what […] Brent Thomas | February 16, 2023 0 Comments
Snowboarder Rides 100,000 Vertical Feet in One Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Skiing or riding 100,000 vertical feet in one day may seem impossible. Everything has to line up with the conditions, the crowds, and personal stamina. Related: 62-Year-Old Man Skied 12.4-Million Vertical Feet Last Year for New World Record Yet that is exactly what Ester Francus accomplished last week when she rode 100,641 vertical feet on January 17ย at Jackson Hole Mountain […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 23, 2023 0 Comments
62-Year-Old Man Skied 12.4-Million Vertical Feet Last Year for New World Record 62-year-old Brad Blacketor skied 188-days last year, in itself an impressive achievement. However, what if I told you that he averaged 66,000-vertical feet and forty chairlift rides on every single one of those days for an almost unbelievable 12.4-million vertical feet in one ski season. Nowย that’sย an impressive achievement. Related: Killington, VT Man Breaks World Record for Vertical Feet in a […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 12, 2021 3 Comments
Middle Teton, WY Report: Southwest Couloir, Successful Summit, and Variable Snow Report from Saturday, April 24 Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Grand Teton National Park, WY – After 16 miles and 7,000 feet of elevation gain in 11 hours, Josh, Quinton, Micah, and I are exhausted after climbing and skiing the Middle Teton. Having looked forward to this objective for months, I am beyond stoked about our summit and […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | April 26, 2021 1 Comment
VIDEO: Man Skied 112,838-Vertical-Feet in One Day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY @mrwineglass112,838 vertical feet in one day. ##skiing ##skitok ##GoForTheHandfulโฌ Kblast DUMB – k.blasst This guy looks to have skied 112,838-vertical-feet in one day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY.ย Related: School Teacher Skis 100,000-Vertical-Feet in One Day at Bogus Basin, ID He lapped Crags off the Teton Quad Chair 67-times to achieve this 7.5-hours non-stop feat. That’s over 15,000-feet and […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 13, 2021 0 Comments