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Apex Ski Boot System
Apex designs and builds the world’s most innovative ski boot technology. We have a boot that is warm, comfortable, walkable, and performs like any other brand’s best. Don’t take our word for it, read what our skier’s are saying: “life-altering”, “mind blowing”, “the best ever”, and on and on and on. Visit our Review page […]
Jay Peak Resort, VT Will Be For Sale in ‘a Few Weeks’
Jay Peak Resort, VT Will Be For Sale in ‘a Few Weeks’ Could Vail Resorts be Interested? SnowBrains | January 8, 2019 Restoring the tram was one of the many improvements made by Goldberg. Image: Jay Peak Jay Peak Resort, VT which was at the center of one of the biggest EB-5 frauds in history, moved […]
The Ultimate Guide to California’s Winter Adventures
The Ultimate Guide to California’s Winter Adventures Now, all you need to figure out is: What excursions are you in the mood for today? January 3, 2019 By ASN This article was produced in partnership with Visit California. With such a diverse landscape and favorable weather, California is the ultimate cornucopia of outdoor winter pursuits. Whether […]
SnoCountry SnoCast: Powder In New Areas Kicks Off 2019
SnoCountry SnoCast: Powder In New Areas Kicks Off 2019 by Steve Glazier January 2, 2019 Ski Santa Fe has had two big snow storms within a week. (Ski Santa Fe/Instagram) Bring on a snowy 2019! If your resolution is to ski/ride more, you’re in the right place – read on for the snow jackpots in our […]
Mont Édouard Feels Like Home
Mont Édouard Feels Like Home Posted on January 3, 2019 by ml242 The longest undefended border in the world exemplifies the special nature of the relationship between the United States of America and Canada. Since I moved north of that line, I find myself constantly tallying up the ways that the countries mirror and differ from […]
The Old Stop-n-Go
The Old Stop-n-Go December 31, 2018 by Brownski Every time I’m on a lift that stops more than once I have to wonder if it’s a mechanical problem, beginners having trouble loading or just a good old fashioned Stop-n-Go. The Ultimate Sin? The first Stop-n-Go I saw was possibly the most egregious abuse of power […]
Must Watch: “Zabardast, A High Altitude Travel Diary”
Must Watch: “Zabardast, A High Altitude Travel Diary” December 20, 2018 by Donny O’Neill Follow this amazing expedition to one of the most remote mountain ranges in Pakistan Zabardast, a striking film from Jérôme Tanon and Almo Film in collaboration with Picture Organic Clothing, has just been released online… and it’s a must-watch. The extraordinary film […]
Hunter North: Christmas Comes Early
Hunter North: Christmas Comes Early December 26, 2018 by Harvey NYSkiBlog has covered Hunter Mountain since 2009, publishing over 40 pieces in that time. But I really haven’t done my part. My last piece was a tribute to the late great Orville Slutzky back in April of 2013. The Road to North It’s been too long. This year […]
‘Whale’ 737 makes first-ever landing at Aspen’s airport as debate about larger plane continues
‘Whale’ 737 makes first-ever landing at Aspen’s airport as debate about larger plane continues Jason Auslander December 29, 2018 Share (39) Tweet Comments (6) Courtesy Pitkin County A 737 model plane landed at the Aspen airport on Thursday, marking the first time in the airfield’s history of plane of that kind landed there. It was allowed to land because […]
Vail Resorts Just Took Over Australia
Vail Resorts Just Took Over Australia | Purchases Falls Creek & Mount Hotham Oz Brains | December 20, 2018 Falls Creek, Australia. Credit: Falls Creek Vail Resorts is planning to buy Victoria’s Mount Hotham and Falls Creek ski resorts for about $120 million to expand its global offering of resorts reports the Australian Financial Review (paywall). […]
Skier Stripped of World Cup Win for Using Oxygen Mask
Skier Stripped of World Cup Win for Using Oxygen Mask by AP December 15, 2018 GETTY IMAGES Stefan Luitz of Germany celebrates after crossing the finish line to win men’s Giant Slalom in Colorado. The International Ski Federation intends to strip German racer Stefan Luitz of his first World Cup win for using […]