Colorado appeals court agrees that ski pass waivers protect resorts from liability in chairlift injuries The Colorado Court of Appeals ruling on lift ticket and season pass waivers — which release ski areas from “any and all liability” — could erase resort safety responsibilities outlined in laws like the Ski Safety Act and the Colorado […]
10 Moments That Redefined Northeast Skiing in 2020
10 Moments That Redefined Northeast Skiing in 2020 How the pass wars, Covid-19, a major resort re-opening, and diversity drove the narrative in lift-served skiing Stuart Winchester I’ll spare you the clichés. We all lived through it. 2020 is almost over. We’ll carry its baggage into 2021 and we’ll carry it for the rest of […]
Six of the Longest Ski Lifts in the World
Six of the Longest Ski Lifts in the World by Fiona Mokry Winter is officially here — and what better way to beat the chilly weather than working up a sweat on the slopes? While the primary appeal of skiing and snowboarding is undeniably the exhilaration of flying down a mountainside covered in fresh powder, […]
Lift-Served Skiing Returns to Saddleback After Five-Year Hia
Lift-Served Skiing Returns to Saddleback After Five-Year Hiatus Ski area eases into new era with a high-speed lift and an understated opening Stuart Winchester December 16, 2020 The mountain reopened on a Tuesday. There were no day ticket sales. None of the carnival trappings that may have attended such a stalled and triumphant re-entry into […]
The Northeast Multipass Wish List, Part 1
The Northeast Multipass Wish List, Part 1 Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island Stuart Winchester It all happened so fast, this multipass proliferation across the Northeast. Rewind four years: Vail owned zero New England mountains. Alterra and its Ikon Pass didn’t exist. Neither did the Indy Pass. Peak Resorts had recently debuted its Peak Pass, which seemed like […]
BEST UNDER-THE-RADAR SKI RESORTS AROUND THE WORLD
BEST UNDER-THE-RADAR SKI RESORTS AROUND THE WORLD by Wendy Sy Whether you’re a pro skier or novice looking to head to the slopes for the first time, it’s all about location, powder to the max, and après-ski action. Sure, we’ve all heard of Jackson Hole, Hunter Mountain, and Park City, but beyond the popular Rocky Mountain and Northeast ski […]
Shiffrin Grabs Emotional Win in Courchevel
Shiffrin Grabs Emotional Win in Courchevel By Courtney Harkins December, 14 2020 On a stunning day in Courchevel, France, Mikaela Shiffrin made her triumphant and emotional return to the top step on the podium in a FIS World Cup. Young gun AJ Hurt took home her first World Cup giant slalom points, and top-20, in 18th […]
Sending Thoughts and Prayers to Save Your Ski Season
Sending Thoughts and Prayers to Save Your Ski Season As Europe considers shutdown, U.S. carries on Stuart Winchester November 29, 2020 When Italy closed tighter than a submarine in early March to stop the spread of Covid-19, I was skeptical that the United States would ever follow it into lockdown, despite the desperate pleas blipping across Twitter like Morse-coded messages from […]
Tuck and TUMBLE: All-time FWT Crashes
Tuck and TUMBLE: All-time FWT Crashes November 18, 2020 by Jordan Grant-Krenz This one is NOT for the faint of heart. Buckle up for the top 10 crashes ever documented on the Freeride World Tour. Everyone knows that the FWT is arguable the most intense competition in all of skiing. With the best of the best […]
Border War! Vermont vs. New Hampshire Skiing Part 8 – Mount Sunapee
Border War! Vermont vs. New Hampshire Skiing Part 8 – Mount Sunapee by Jay Flemma “Money and TLC were all that Mount Sunapee needed, and the Muellers were not short of both. Make no mistake, the Muellers not only took Mount Sunapee to the next level with their advances in infrastructure, but their homespun charm […]
COVID-19 Regulations in the Winter Sports World
In an effort to give our members one stop information pertaining to the COVID-19 virus and how it can and will affect you at your favorite resorts. The links below should give you the information available to prepare you for your visit to the listed resorts. Some ski/board resorts may have additional restrictions. Please […]
Reno Tahoe Announces New Air Service
Reno Tahoe Announces New Air Service In partnership with the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), Reno Tahoe is proud to announce two new nonstop air service routes to Reno from Atlanta and LAX on Delta Air Lines. Nonstop service from Atlanta begins November 8, 2020 with flights offered once per day, seven days per week. Nonstop […]
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