by Dan Giesin | Oct 8, 2019 | Beginner, Blog, Expert, Intermediate, Ski Industry News
Sometimes the same old, same old, no matter how great it may be, gets a little, well, stale. There are times when something shiny and new can get the juices flowing a little quicker. This is especially true in the ski and snowboard world, where your favorite hill...
by Dan Giesin | Jan 29, 2019 | Ski Industry News
On the surface, skiing and snowboarding in Europe and North America aren’t very much dissimilar. After all, how different can sliding down a snow-covered slope with a board or two strapped to your feet be? Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll find that the sport on...
by Dan Giesin | Dec 4, 2018 | Ski Industry News
When it comes to big, European ski resorts have cornered the market. The world’s 10 largest resorts are located in the Alps (Whistler Blackcomb in Canada weighs in at No. 11, with Park City, Snowmass and Vail in the top 20) and nearly two-thirds of the top 50 are in...
by Dan Giesin | Nov 15, 2018 | Ski Industry News
Remember that old mantra, Go big or go home? Well, it seems a lot of ski resorts these days subscribe to that saying, with mega this and epic that. And it’s particularly endemic in the West, where the mighty Rockies and Sierra and Cascade ranges allow for resorts of...
by Dan Giesin | Oct 30, 2018 | Ski Industry News
Skiing and snowboarding is an activity that can be shared and enjoyed by the whole family. But it also can be prohibitively expensive. One great way to cut down on costs are the Grade School Passports that several states’ — and Canada’s — ski associations make...
