Eric Wagnon

I am a freelance ski writer and golf television producer based in sunny Florida with frequent winter trips out to the snowy West. I have written ski-related content for Examiner.com, OnTheSnow.com, TheSkiChannel.com, Buzz.snow.com, SnowSkiingOnline.com and Ski Canada print magazine. My television work has aired on NBC, CBS, Golf Channel and ESPN. Although I remember crying during my first day on the slopes at the age of 7, the sport turned into a passion. I continue to add to my total of about 50 ski resorts visited across the country. While enjoying the unique character of each ski area, I hold a special fondness for Alta and Jackson Hole. My most memorable skiing days have involved opportunities to ski with the legendary Wayne Wong at Heavenly, with gold-medalist Jonny Moseley at Squaw Valley, and on a 48-inch powder day at Northstar-at-Tahoe. I frequently tweet as @SkiingExaminer and maintain the "Skiing Examiner" page on Facebook.

West Receives Big Snowpack Boost

California ski resorts in the Sierras tend to receive their snow in big doses measured in feet with long sunny stretches in between storms. As a result, one big storm cycle can significantly change the complexion of a season. The… Read More →

Ski Maintenance Tips for During and After the Season

Most skiers start out renting their gear then eventually make the investment to buy their own skis. “Investment” is the right word, because new skis are not cheap. As such, taking care of your skis makes sense to maximize their… Read More →

What’s New for 2018: Skiing in California and Nevada

The California ski industry went through a stretch of lean, dry years, but last season’s banner snowfall allowed a few resorts to stay open well into the summer. For example, Mammoth Mountain closed on August 6 for its second-longest season… Read More →

10 Ski Resorts to Celebrate New Year’s Eve

Skiers and boarders who want to start 2018 in style can celebrate at a variety of ski resorts. The holiday season is always busy for ski areas, so plenty of revelers will be there to ring in the New Year…. Read More →

10 Ski Resorts with Special Christmas Activities

The holiday season draws droves of skiers and boarders to their favorite resorts. Not surprisingly, many of those resorts keep them entertained with plenty of Christmas-themed activities. Let’s just say Santa and his reindeer log a lot of miles making… Read More →

4 Ski Resorts With Incredible, Old-School Ski Lodges

Truly old-school ski lodges are rare gems in today’s ski-resort world of boutique hotels and condo sprawl. Minimalist décor may be trendy and hip, but dark wood, antlers and antique skis on the walls, and a cozy fireplace somehow just… Read More →

3 Advanced Skiing Tips To Help You Become An Expert Skier

The old saying about being unable to teach an old dog new tricks does not apply to skiers. Advanced and expert skiers can take advantage of specialized camps such as the Alta Performance Ski Camp at Alta Lodge. At first… Read More →

Best Ski Resorts To Watch Total Solar Eclipse

On Monday, August 21, a swath of ski country will go dark as a total solar eclipse moves across the continental United States. While the entire continent can see varying degrees of the eclipse, several ski resorts sit in or… Read More →

13 New Ski Lifts To Be Installed For 2017-18 Season

New lifts and terrain are eagerly anticipated each season by skiers and snowboarders. However, instead of a bevy of new lifts serving new terrain, the theme for the upcoming 2017-18 season seems to be replacing antiquated lifts, often increasing capacity… Read More →

Crunching the Numbers: Save Big in California With The Mountain Collective

The 2017-18 Mountain Collective pass features 16 ski destinations spread across North America and even down to Australia and New Zealand. For residents of northern California, the $449 pass can easily more than “pay for itself” with just a pair… Read More →