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World’s Largest Artificial Ski Area and Adventure Resort Being Planned for Wales Steven Agar | April 30, 2018 The world’s largest artificial ski area. In Wales. Credit: Afan Valley Adventure Resort A major artificial ski slope development is being planned as part of a new ‘ultimate adventure playground’ in the new Afan Valley Adventure Resort in South Wales. The […]
Skiing a 13,000-foot peak in the most beautiful national park you’ve never heard of April 27, 2018 by Nat Houston When it comes to skiing in National Parks, the usual über-trafficked suspects—Rocky Mountain, Grand Teton, Mount Rainier and Denali National Parks, for example—get all the hype, and for good reason. But in honor of National Parks […]
A Historic Moment For Backcountry Skiing in New Hampshire A victory for public lands and skiers, the Forest Service decides to establish two zones that cater to backcountry skiing April 05, 2018 By Powder Magazine In a historic decision, officials within the White Mountain National Forest have approved two projects that will specifically cater to backcountry tree […]
EXCLUSIVE: SnowBrains Learns of Multi-Billion Dollar Venture for Ski Resort Atop Mount Everest SnowBrains | April 1, 2018 SnowBrains has received world exclusive secret documents of a Middle East conglomeration planning to create a ski mega-resort on Mount Everest, including chairlifts, a gondola, a world-class restaurant, and cafeteria at the summit. A number of rich businessmen are involved […]
Whit Boucher. Solitude, Utah. PHOTO: David Reddick Spring Skiing is the Best Skiing Rather than mourn a season nearly gone, celebrate all the skiing that’s still to come April 05, 2018 By Jack Foersterling It’s April. The weather is starting to get warmer, snow is beginning to disappear at lower elevations, and the end of the ski […]
ORDA lands $62.5M Legislature OKs governor’s proposal ahead of international competitions APR 4, 2018 GRIFFIN KELLY Staff Writer gkelly@adirondackdailyenterprise.com LAKE PLACID — Early Saturday morning, New York lawmakers approved Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to invest $62.5 million investment into this Olympic host’s winter sports venues. In his budget in January, Cuomo said the money would […]
Mammoth, California. PHOTO: David Reddick How to Choose Between the Epic and Ikon Passes We broke down both passes down by region to find the pass that gives skiers the most bang for their buck March 30, 2018 By Jack Foersterling With the announcement of the Ikon Pass from Alterra Mountain Company in January, it appeared as though the […]
PHOTO: Franklin Towers Vail Resorts Announces Their Biggest Purchase Yet An unprecedented acquisition looks to put the company back on top April 01, 2018 By Jack Foersterling In some of the biggest news to hit the ski world since scientists proved that mustaches make you ski better, Vail Resorts announced earlier today that they have secured the […]
Cheap and Deep: Vail on a Budget? Yes, it’s Possible Where to eat, drink and stay in Vail without emptying your wallet. March 27, 2018 By Heather Hansman Vail, Colorado, with its sprawling bowls and copious amounts of Colorado sunshine, has a well-deserved reputation as an iconic ski town. There’s a reason why Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn call it […]
This One Graphic Will Help You Decide Which Pass To Buy Next Season By: Barclay | March 19, 2018 The season pass battles rage on as Alterra Mountain Company and Vail Resortscontinue to scoop up resorts on their way to ski industry supremacy. But many are still wondering– who’s actually winning the war? Related: Full Pass Details On The New […]
March 15, 2018 by Donny O’Neill WORDS • DONNY O’NEILL | PHOTO • NIC ALEGRE The change of season arrives without hurry, As does my elation for spring’s kiss; It builds over months and many a snow flurry, Through stormy, frozen laps of powder bliss; All winter long I gaze, chin to the sky, At craggy […]
AN ODE TO A PATROLLER One husband reflects on being married to a ski patroller and her sheer love of doing good and doing it well. By Robert Nussbaum | February 28, 2018 It is still dark out and the winter cold is strongly suggesting that remaining under the covers would be extraordinarily prudent. Nevertheless, […]
