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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 […]
3 Unique & Fulfilling Career Paths for Anyone Who Enjoys Spending Time on the Slopes by Janey Jones The United States sees an impressive 75 million skier days a year, with the term ‘skier days’ referring to a full day of downhill skiing by an individual skier. However, for those who want to take their love […]
Indy Pass Adds Six Cross-Country Ski Resorts, Launches $69 XC Pass Access is included on all downhill Indy Passes; more than 30 total partners could join for 2022-23 season Stuart Winchester Skiing when no other skiing is available They’re red and white, plastic and edgeless, eight feet long and two inches wide with metal-clip bindings. […]
How Long Does It Take to Renew a Passport? It all depends on how much you’re willing to spend. BY JESSICA PUCKETT April 7, 2022 International travel is reopening in a major way, with vaccinated Americans now able to visit a host of different countries around the world. But as travelers dust off their passports, they might notice something […]
All the Ways to Fly Private, Starting at $100 Per Flight A primer on the companies, price points, and services available for flying private and semi-private. BY DEBRA KAMIN April 14, 2021 Booking a flight on a private jet has long been viewed as a swanky, sometimes out-of-reach indulgence. But if you think social distancing at […]
