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Small towns reclaim abandoned ski areas as nonprofits By BRITTANY PETERSON CUCHARA, Colorado (AP) — It’s been the longest wait, their whole lives, in fact. But Race Lessar and Landen Ozzello are finally right where they want to be, on a snowy slope close to home, molding snow into a ski jump. Their local ski […]
How one organization is allowing disabled skiers to hit the slopes The STRIDE organization held a ski competition in Massachusetts that was open to all kids and adults with disabilities. NBC News’ Kate Snow reports on how those who are physically or visually impaired have been preparing to compete. STRIDE’s Great Race, a competitive Adaptive […]
Park City Mountain falls to bottom of SKI Magazine rankings By Parker Malatesta October 13, 2022 KPCW / Skiers line up on New Year’s Eve at Park City Mountain. Park City Mountain fell from #13 in last year’s rankings to the very bottom this year at #30. SKI Magazine surveyed readers about the best resorts […]
Pacific Group Resorts Wins Auction for Jay Peak with $76 Million Bid Jay will become group’s sixth ski area if court approves bid by Jay Winchester Pacific Group Resorts (PGRI), the owner of five North American ski areas, yesterday beat out two unknown bidders to win the long-awaited auction for Jay Peak Resort in Vermont. […]
Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola Controversy Reignites With DOT Recommendation The state’s Department of Transportation recommended a gondola as the most efficient option to decrease canyon traffic. SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 IAN GREENWOOD SLC skiers, the end of your traffic woes may be on the horizon. The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has made another step toward […]
This Colorado Ski Resort Is Making Skiing Accessible To People With Disabilities by Janey Jones Western Colorado’s Steamboat Ski Resort, the fifth largest resort in the state, is working to make their skiing accessible to everyone of all abilities. Steamboat Ski Resort is located in Steamboat Springs and offers around 3,000 acres of skiing and […]
Strength Training Exercises to Make You a Better Skier by Janey Jones A combination of endurance and resistance training, skiing is a great full-body workout. In fact, “skiing really distinguishes itself from other fitness activities when it comes to firing up and training the muscles of your lower body”, explains Thomas Stöggl, associate professor of […]
U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD ANNOUNCES MATT GNOZA AS FREESTYLE SPORT DIRECTOR PARK CITY, UTAH (July 21, 2022) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the promotion of Matt Gnoza to Freestyle Sport Director. Gnoza brings extensive freestyle leadership and coaching experience to his new position. Gnoza began his career at U.S. Ski & Snowboard as the Moguls […]
Gunstock’s future uncertain after resort’s entire management team resigns By Eric Wibur July 21, 2022 When the entire management staff of Gunstock Mountain Resort tendered their resignations Wednesday night at the outset of the Gunstock Area Commission meeting in Laconia, N.H., each member did so by offering the customary two weeks notice. By Thursday morning, however, members of […]
The Best Time of Day to Fly to Avoid Cancellations, According to New Data Flying mid-morning on a Tuesday might be a better choice than departing on a Friday afternoon. BY RACHEL CHANG July 21, 2022 Flight cancellations and delays have become a frustrating, seemingly unavoidable part of air travel this summer. While any flight is liable […]
Tossin’ & Flossin’ under the sunshine at Grand Targhee. Credit: Powderday Photography Top 10 Small Ski Resorts in North America for Powder Hounds Robin Azer | July 6, 2022 Putting together a “best of” list can seem rather arbitrary and so wildly subjective rendering the list almost meaningless. To stave off the naysayers, making the cut on […]
The Best Ways to Gain Airport Lounge Access, Depending on How You Travel Your complete guide to lounge access, whether you fly occasionally or a lot. BY SUZANNE ROWAN KELLEHER AND JESSICA PUCKETT When American Airlines opened its first airport lounge, the Admirals Club at LaGuardia Airport, in 1939, membership at the trail-blazing club stayed invitation-only for almost […]
