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PHOTOS: Up To 12″ of October Snow At These 11 Ski Resorts
by Kris KendallLast week the internet was abuzz with predictions of October snow that could total up in feet for certain parts of Western North America. The Atmospheric River, which was actually the remnants of Typhoon Songda, has come and gone leaving much… Read More →
10 Adrenaline-Pumping Outdoor Activities in the West
by Erika Wigginsbuck·et list noun, informal A number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. The diverse climate and terrain of the Western U.S. make it a popular destination for adventurers and adrenaline junkies…. Read More →
Plan Your Ski Holiday: North American Ski Resorts At A Glance
by RoseAnne Moises“What are you doing over your Winter break?” This is a question frequently being asked by both family members and friends, despite winter break being several weeks away. However, as I’ve learned from past experiences, the holiday season is the… Read More →
Blast From The Past: Ski Resorts, Then and Now
by Katie CoakleyThough skiing has been utilized as a method of transport for almost five thousand years, our snow loving predecessors didn’t really start utilizing the fluffy white stuff for purely recreational purposes until the end of the 19th century. The first… Read More →
2013-14 Ski Industry Statistics & Trends
by Dave BelinEven before the lifts stop spinning each year, resort managers tabulate ski industry statistics and numbers to document how the season went. Some of the key figures that are closely tracked include: total visits, the number of season passes sold,… Read More →
2013/14 Snow Report: Where the Snow Fell This Season
by Joel GratzMeteorologists can’t always make an accurate prediction, but we’re quite good at analyzing what has happened in the past. And since I find seasonal snow forecasts unreliable, lets stop predicting and instead look back at the 2013-2014 season to see… Read More →
Indoor Skiing & More: 8 Places to Extend Your Season
by Gina BéginSpring: notorious for plenty of snow and some of the deepest skiing of the year. With winter storms like “Yona” still dropping inches like deejays drop beats, the season remains in full swing. With such great conditions, you’ve booked your… Read More →
Snow Report: The State of the Snow
by Joel GratzWe’re more than half way through the season, so let’s look back at the last few months to see what mountains have had the most snow. While I love the east coast (I grew up there), and they’ve been having… Read More →
The World’s Snowiest Ski Resorts
by Patrick ThorneSnow. We skiers and boarders can never get enough of it. We spend Autumn (if we live in the northern hemisphere) waiting for it to arrive. Then, after the initial thrill of those first falls, each pre-season we want more—always… Read More →
Orcas Island: From Sea to Mountain
by Keryn MeansPack your bags and head north of Seattle to the Anacortes ferry terminal. Hop (or drive) aboard a Washington State Ferry for the weekend as you explore the beauty of Orcas Island, the largest of the islands in the San… Read More →
