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Find Weekend Powder at These 5 Ski Resorts
by Ken ChinThe weekend is coming and it’s time to chase some snow! With the holiday rush fast approaching, we are always looking to get in as many turns as possible. Liftopia: Buy Lift Tickets in Advance & Save While some regions… Read More →
7 US Presidents If They Could Hit The Slopes
by RoseAnne MoisesWith Presidents’ Day Weekend right around the corner, we thought we’d take some time to honor the personalities and achievements of our former (and current) commanders-in-chief. How? By pairing up some of our favorite presidents with the ski resorts we… Read More →
Late Spring & Summer Skiing: Where To Get Your Snow Fix
by Patrick ThorneWith the majority of the world’s ski areas now closed (or just about to), it’s tempting to call it a day and succumb to summer activities like hiking and biking. But die-hard snowsports fans know that’s not necessarily true, and… Read More →
Ski Area Upgrades & Improvements: How Resorts Decide What To Build
by Dave BelinThis time of year, many skiers and snowboarders are drying out their boots for the final time, applying a heavy coat of summer wax to their boards, and wondering how long their goggle tan will last. Thoughts turn to mountain… Read More →
New Season Brings New Ski Lifts and Terrain
by Eric WagnonAccording to the National Ski Areas Association, the number of U.S. ski areas has dropped from 546 in the 1991-92 ski season to 477 in the 2012-13 season. However, most of the dearly departed areas were tiny local hills, so… Read More →
10 Best Views From Gondolas in North America
by Kristen LummisWhat does a great view mean to you? Earlier this month, we asked our followers on social media to help us make a list of the ten Best Views From Gondolas in North America. The response was immediate, enthusiastic and… Read More →
Ski Areas Get Scary for Halloween
by Eric WagnonBy Halloween in most years, a few high-altitude ski resorts are already spinning lifts. For several other ski areas, spooks take the place of snow during October. From full-fledged haunted attractions to just Halloween costume parties, resorts celebrate the scary… Read More →
Successful Family Hiking
by Kristen LummisAs much as I love mountains in winter, I admit that there is something special about an alpine summer. The rugged and austere landscape softens in the warm light. The forest understory bursts to life, a play on variations in… Read More →
Midwest Summer Fun Found at Ski Areas
by Eric WagnonMany Midwest ski areas have joined the general trend toward becoming year-round resort destinations. For one reason, it doesn’t make good economic sense to keep facilities shuttered during the summer months. While a golf course is the most popular warm-weather companion… Read More →
What’s New at Midwest Resorts for the 2011/2012 Season
by Eric WagnonMidwest skiing is never going offer the vertical you’ll find out West, but the heartland knows how to make the most of what it’s got. Just as scarcity can drive innovation in the general business world, Midwest ski resorts have been… Read More →
