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10 Ski Areas That Saw Their First Snow
by Kathryn QuinnLast weekend, many resorts got their first taste of winter. Across the west, resorts were showing off fresh dustings of snow on social media, featuring snow capped mountains, frosty grass, and white-tipped trees. Ski resort marketing teams rejoiced, as mother… Read More →
How Is Snow Made? The Science Behind Snowmaking
by Kristen LummisWhen it started snowing last week at several Colorado ski resorts, there were few clouds in the sky and no natural precipitation in sight. The forecast was for sun. But the weather was perfect — for snowmaking. Making snow is… Read More →
Western US Will Be Deep Through the Weekend
by Open SnowThis article originally appeared on opensnow.com written by Joel Gratz. Summary The storm train continues to roll through the western United States with storms on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday bringing FEET of snow to many mountains. Short Term Forecast Forecast… Read More →
1-4 FEET of Snow for the Western US
by Open SnowThis article originally appeared on Opensnow.com by Joel Gratz Summary If you’re looking for the deepest snow this week, head to the western US. California will likely take home the prize for the most snow with 2-4 FEET possible through the week, and… Read More →
Best Resorts For Early Season Skiing
by Katie CoakleyListen: can you hear it? That soft, insidious whisper, coming from your garage? It’s time…take me out. Dust me off; wax me up. It’s been too long…let’s go. When your skis and snowboard start talking to you, it’s definitely time… Read More →
4 Under-The-Radar Super Bowls You Can Ski
by Heather BaloghWith game day approaching, there is a lot of chatter about bowls. Football is great and all, but we’re more interested in our kind of bowls: the ones you can ski! Buy Lift Tickets in Advance & Save A few resorts are… Read More →
Saving Skiing: What Can We Do?
by Jules OlderWe know what industries should do to keep snow on winter slopes. Stop burning coal, start using renewable energy. Stop supporting climate-change deniers, start cutting out carbon. Buy Lift Tickets in Advance & Save We know what states and cities… Read More →
Don’t need instruction? Maybe think again.
by Jules OlderLooking back, it’s hard to believe I was that dumb. Hard to believe unless you look at the evidence. Exhibit A: When I was learning to ski at the University of Vermont, I spent four winters on snow without taking… Read More →
Skiing Every Month of the Year – “An Endless Winter”
by Brianna LucePasses: Diamond Peak Season Pass and Mountain Collective Pass Midway through the 2016/2017 ski/snowboard season, I came to realize that skiing resort-accessed terrain within North America every month of 2017 was entirely possible. I joked about it with friends and… Read More →
Score Thanksgiving Powder At These 7 Ski Resorts
by Patrick ThorneThere’s nothing better than a great, early start to the ski season. Luckily for us, Thanksgiving weekend is when many US ski resorts open their slopes. Liftopia: Buy Lift Tickets in Advance & Save There have been some spectacular early snowfalls… Read More →
