by Dan Giesin | Sep 13, 2018 | Ski Industry News
Spend a day taking a good look around your local ski hill and one thing will stand out: Whether they are arcing the groomers or bashing the bumps or scarfing the pow or ripping up the park, there are a lot of pretty good skiers and snowboarders out there. The...
by Dan Giesin | Sep 12, 2018 | Ski Industry News
As the old adage goes, there are two seasons: Winter and Construction. While the former is what we skiers and snowboarders all crave, we need the latter to help us pursue our passion. And this past summer, er, I mean, construction season has been a busy one for many...
by Dan Giesin | Sep 4, 2018 | Ski Industry News
I have been in the winter sports writing biz for quite a while now, and every year about this time, someone will ask me what I think snow conditions will be like in the Rockies or Sierra or wherever this winter. My facetious answer is usually: Ask me in April. The...
by Greg Colquitt | May 3, 2018 | Ski Industry News
The footage. First: The Alps “Have fun on any bit of snow you see,” he says. That’s Arthur Longo speaking, the main character of the poetry that is Side Hits Euphoria below. Arthur is a French snowboarder and he likes to rip around his home mountains...
by Kirsten Dobroth | Apr 30, 2018 | Ski Industry News
It’s hard to believe that another ski season has come to an end (in most places), but as May is fast approaching, we counted all the ways we could possibly think of to hold you over til next season. Invest in Roller Blades Okay, roller blading is certainly not...
by Greg Colquitt | Apr 26, 2018 | Ski Industry News
Ever noticed that most of the ski maps you’ve scoured for information all kind of look the same? Well, there’s a reason for that. Since 1987, James Niehues has been painting iconic ski maps for resorts (and your pocket) all across the country and world....