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Bromley, Cranmore, Jiminy Peak Focus On Affordability, New Experiences 02 October 2018 Martha Wilson As baby boomers were building families in the 1970s and 1980s, ski resorts were putting steel and concrete in the ground, expanding both lifts and terrain. The skiers and riders of today are benefiting from those infrastructure improvements. Lifts are faster, […]
CELEBRATING 50 WINTER SEASONS SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 GOOD TIMES SINCE 1969 The powder that blankets Grand Targhee Resort (averaging more than 500 inches of “Teton Gold” per year) is what most people are originally drawn to, but the culture and community keep locals and visitors alike returning for generations. Sparked from an idea conceived well […]
Can You Ski on the U.S./Canada Border? Porter Fox, the author of “Northland: A Book About America’s Northern Border,” details his 4,000-mile journey September 27, 2018 By John Stifter Longtime POWDER Features Editor Porter Fox set out on a 4,000-mile journey two years ago to tell the story of the oft-forgotten northern border of the U.S. His […]
Colorado Cross Country Ski Association Announces What’s New at Colorado Nordic Resorts September 27, 2018 / SIA Colorado Cross Country Ski Association Announces What’s New at Colorado Nordic Resorts -Season Punch Pass now available; includes 14+ trail passes at nine Colorado resorts- GRANBY, Colo.—The Colorado Cross Country Ski Association (CCCSA) today announced what’s new at the association’s nine Colorado […]
“Mr. GS” Talks Slalom, Injury, Team as Racing Approaches September 21, 2018 By Sean Higgins – Senior Editor Ted Ligety is a man who really needs no introduction in the skiing world. Bursting onto the world stage with a miraculous gold medal in combined at the Torino 2006 Winter Olympics, Ligety kept the pressure on, […]
SPECIAL REPORT: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY 12 September 2018 Resorts look to ease congestion and meet increasing demand with capital improvements.Concrete being poured for a lift tower footing for Winter Park’s new gondola. The snowsports industry has seen a recent influx of cash, and resorts across the country are making massive capital improvements. The […]
Grand Targhee Reinvigorates Improvement Plans Andy Dennison September 11, 2018 Just before the 2008 recession, Grand Targhee unveiled plans for major changes to the western Wyoming resort, but they didn’t get much farther than that. Now, 10 years later, they are back. Grand Targhee known for deep-and-fluffy stuff. (Grand Targhee/Facebook) Resort officials have brought their ambitious plans […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat September 2018 United introducing nonstop service to Mammoth. United Airlines said it will begin flying daily, seasonal service from Denver International Airport to Mammoth Lakes, California, starting Dec. 19. More. Inntopia/Denver Business Journal Largest Ski Area Expansion in Over 15 Years” for Eastern United States. Hunter Mountain Ski Area will […]
J Skis highlights 2018-19 limited edition artwork in video series August 30, 2018 by Erin Spong Share Tweet Pin Email J Skis founder, Jason Levinthal, started J Skis on the foundation of collaboration. Since the brand’s inception, Levinthal has partnered with engineers, skiers and artists to produce the most unique set of sticks for the […]
Why Trump’s Tariffs Could Be Bad For Skiers A new round of tariffs could put some winter sports brands in deep financial trouble September 6, 2018 By Clare Menzel For more than 80 years, Hestra has been crafting leather gloves and mittens to keep skiers’ hands warm and responsive out on the hill. If you’ve ever gulped […]
How We Determine the Best Skis of the Year The 33 skiers in The Powder union have a diverse range of favorites when it comes to skis August 20, 2018 By Matt Hansen The Powder Union–consisting of 20 men and 13 women–skied bell to bell for four days. They plundered powder in tight trees and chutes, toured […]
The 13 Best Skis of the Year These skis received the highest marks across the board from skiers with a host of different backgrounds August 20, 2018 By Powder Magazine With fresh snow falling all week long over the 4,200 acres of intricate, steep terrain at Red Mountain, British Columbia, 30 ski companies gathered to showcase their […]
