Eric Wagnon

10 Ski Resorts for Great Christmas Celebrations
Christmas celebrations are not hard to find at ski resorts. Snow and cozy lodges just feel right for the holiday season. As a result, the Christmas holiday vacation week is a peak time for the ski industry. Right alongside the… Read More →

The Toughest Ski Runs in North America – Part Two
One prime reward for improving your skiing or snowboarding is the ability to enjoy a wider variety of terrain. Along those lines, tough ski runs do not all fit into one category. Part 1 explored steep chutes, mandatory air and… Read More →

The Toughest Ski Runs in North America – Part One
Lots of top-10 lists for the most difficult ski runs have been tried. Many of the same runs do tend to make the lists, but like beauty, challenge is often in the eye of the beholder. Pitch, obstacles and snow… Read More →

Top Ski Resorts for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
Plenty of ski areas open in early November— or even October— but for many skiers and boarders, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend marks the unofficial start to ski season. Along with reliable early-season snow— both from Mother Nature and snowmaking guns—… Read More →

6 Worldwide Skiing Bucket List Ideas
Editors Note: This is the final installment of our Skier’s Bucket List series. Parts 1 and 2 cover North America while this final edition covers the rest of the world. Check out Part 1 and Part 2! North American skiers… Read More →

16 North American Skiing Bucket List Ideas (Part 2)
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of 3 in our Skier’s Bucket List. We continue with our North American list, you can find Part 1 here. Ride the Single Chairlift at Mad River Glen In today’s era of ski-resort corporate… Read More →

16 North American Skiing Bucket List Ideas (Part 1)
Editor’s note: This is part one of a three part skiers by Eric Wagnon – A Skier’s Bucket List. North America will be split into two parts. Part three will be focused on the Europe and the rest of the… Read More →

Ski Industry Closing Out Season, Taking a Look Ahead
As the 2017-18 ski season winds down, there’s no shortage of industry news in anticipation of the 2018-19 season. Even after the snow melts, resorts are busy preparing to make the next season even better than the last. New Lift… Read More →

Mid-season Ski Gear Maintenance Checklist
In the latter half of the ski season, it’s a good idea to give your gear some loving care. Tips on keeping skis tuned can be found here. The rest of your gear doesn’t need much attention, but a head-to-toe… Read More →

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 →