by Sierra Thomas | Sep 17, 2021 | Blog, Ski Industry News
Gone are the days when you could casually saunter into King Soopers or Safeway and snag those glorious ‘Gold C’ coupons for discounted lift tickets. Oh, how the times have changed! But don’t despair, my snow-loving friends. The quest for affordable...
by Dan Giesin | Sep 16, 2021 | Blog, Ski Industry News
Alas, Squaw Valley is no more. The iconic former Winter Games site that sits a few miles northwest of Lake Tahoe and has been the incubator for a plethora of American Olympic athletes and top-notch extreme skiers and snowboarders is still there in all its regal glory...
by Dan Giesin | Mar 30, 2021 | Beginner, Blog, Expert, Intermediate, Ski Industry News
Closing time. Two of the saddest words in the English language. And that usually pertains to the ski and snowboard season as we sadly watch the dirt and mud creep higher up hill and realize the lifts will soon stop spinning and our on-snow fix will have to wait until...
by Dan Giesin | Mar 24, 2021 | Blog, Ski Industry News
When it’s time to round up the little ones and head to the ski hill, big is not necessarily better for this type of outing. Perhaps a family-friendly resort is better suited to your needs. These areas are small — less than 1,000 acres for the most part — so it’s easy...
by Brandon Quinn | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog, Ski Industry News
Let me start by stating that my kids are nearly 6 and 8, and I have found that introducing little ones to the joys of skiing and snowboarding to be a deeply rewarding yet challenging experience. There are many pitfalls along the way, but this cheat sheet can help you...
by Dan Giesin | Mar 16, 2021 | Beginner, Blog, Expert, Intermediate, Ski Industry News
There’s an old saying that good things come in small packages. Much the same can be said for ski resorts. The United States is speckled with such ski hills, little mom-and-pop operations that cater to the local populace, have relatively inexpensive lift tickets/passes...
