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Little B.C. ski resort taps powder hounds for crowdfunding By Natalie Obiko Pearson Bloomberg News Investors are lining up to buy a piece of Red Mountain Resort in Rossland, B.C., drawn by its rebellious pitch of “Fight the Man, Own the Mountain.” A tiny Canadian ski resort forged by Scandinavian miners chasing an 1890s gold rush […]
The History of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division, The Men Who Started USA’s Ski Industry SnowBrains | November 17, 2017 | I bet you didn’t know that at least 62 ski areas in the USA were started by 10th Mountain Division veterans. Even Vail and Aspen were started by 10th Mountain Division vets. “After the war, ex-soldiers […]
The comprehensive guide to your avalanche beacon by Donny O’Neill The Experts at Ortovox Shed Light on Avalanche Beacon Functionality and Stress the Importance of Three-Antennae Like most of your avalanche rescue tools, the transceiver, otherwise known as a beacon, is a device that you hope to never use in the field—except in a […]
Here’s A Special Gift Idea: Eat A Tree in Features — by Yvette Cardozo — October 23, 2017 If You’re Looking For Novel Gifts For Snow Country Lovers, Yummies Made From Fir Trees Are Worth A Look. Laura Waters at her shop, Snowdon House outside Victoria, BC, Canada on Vancouver Island, where she sells edibles […]
PSIA-AASI Introduces “E-Learning Course for New Instructors” Tuesday, October 10, 2017 | Peter Kray PSIA-AASI’s “E-Learning Course for New Instructors” is now available, just in time to help with new-hire training and give first-year and prospective instructors an early understanding of how to succeed on snow. This e-learning course is designed as a tool to help […]
Mountain Solitude: Huts, Yurts Await Backcountry Skiers Monday, 23 October 2017 Andy Dennison Finding some freshies above Sun Valley. (Sun Valley Trekking/Facebook) Heading into the backcountry transports skiers and rider into a world of powder, mystery and quiet – especially if the trip includes a night or two out in the woods. Most of the […]
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The Best Roads Trips for M.A.X. Pass Holders How to make the most of the 44 North American mountains in the season October 12, 2017 By Jack Foersterling As many single-resort season passes continue to rise to ridiculous prices (a season pass at Deer Valley will run you $2,685) and smaller resorts continue to struggle competing with […]
Skier Fell 20-Feet Off Chairlift at Arapahoe Basin, CO on Opening Day Yesterday SnowBrains | October 14, 2017 | Arapahoe Basin, CO today at 10am. image: a bay webcam North America experienced its first chairlift fall of the season on the very first day of the season yesterday. A very Friday the 13th moment… According to Arapahoe […]
5 THINGS TO EXPECT ON OPENING DAY by Colorado Ski Country USA Anna Marie Migl, from Denver, steps into her bindings before taking a run on opening day of ski season at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, in Colorado. (Photo by Jack Dempsey for Colorado Ski Country USA) In case you haven’t […]
Arapahoe Basin First To Open In Rockies Wednesday, 11 October 2017 Andy Dennison The annual friendly competition to see which Colorado mountain starts up first is over for 2017-2018. Arapahoe Basin expects to open Friday (Oct. 13) to officially ring in the new ski and snowboard season in the Rocky Mountains. The mountain that sits astride […]
Fresh snow kicks off the season, but skiers beware October 02, 2017 By POWDER This story originally appeared in POWDER. Words by Matt Hansen. Recently, ski towns and communities across the West were rejoicing at the most beautiful September sight: the first (ROCK!) snowfall of the year. From the Sierra to the Wasatch, and from Aspen to Big Sky, skiers […]
