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How Long Does It Take to Renew a Passport? It all depends on how much you’re willing to spend. BY JESSICA PUCKETT April 7, 2022 International travel is reopening in a major way, with vaccinated Americans now able to visit a host of different countries around the world. But as travelers dust off their passports, they might notice something […]
How Airports Are Using Biometrics So You Can Spend Less Time Waiting in Lines Make a reservation for TSA and check your luggage using biometric scans. BY JENNIFER BRADLEY FRANKLIN Maddie Winters, a travel agent and blogger, usually racks up around 75,000 to 100,000 frequent flier miles a year. With that much time spent in airports, […]
The History of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division, The Men Who Started USA’s Ski Industry 10th Mountain Division training in California. I bet you didn’t know that 10th Mountain Division veterans started at least 62 ski areas in the USA. 10th Mountain Division vets even started Vail and Aspen. “After the war, ex-soldiers from the 10th Mountain […]
Suicide Six Pilgrimage March 16, 2022 by Brownski The second coolest thing about Suicide Six is it’s name. Suicide Six. It sounds gnarly and dangerous. According to legend, it got its name when the original owner was contemplating moving his rope tow from a smaller, low pitch parcel across the road. Somebody looked at the […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat March 2022 IKON Pass Adds Partner Resorts, Pass Options for 2022-23. Alterra Mountain Company unveiled the details for its 2022-23 Ikon Pass, which includes new pass product options, new partner resorts, and changes to access for several destinations. New partner resorts include Sun Valley, Idaho, and Snowbasin, Utah—which are defecting […]
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It’s Been 29 Years Since Hollywood Made a Great Ski Flick and I’m Getting Impatient For decades, goofy ski comedies fueled generations of ski bums. Where have they gone? FEBRUARY 22, 2022 PADDY O’CONNELL I don’t believe many skiing love affairs start with a burgundy 1990 Toyota Camry, but mine does. Growing up just outside […]
The Science of Bootfitting Aunika Skogen January 28, 2022 Bootfitting is a science. Each foot is a unique recipe of measurements, and a good boot fitter, like a scientist, will combine that information to find your “sole-mate.” Ski boots are the most important piece of gear to invest in when it comes to ski equipment. And […]
What to Know If an SSSS Code Shows Up on Your Boarding Pass The mysterious code means a passenger is flagged for additional—and sometimes invasive—TSA screening. BY ASHLEA HALPERN January 11, 2022 For travelers lucky enough not to know, SSSS stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection. It’s the Transportation Security Administration’s way of flagging airline passengers […]
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Lost Sports of the Winter Olympics: Speed skiers burning snow and skin By Jack Bantock, CNN January 20, 2022 (CNN)At the now infamous Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in December, eventual race and championship winner Max Verstappen set the fastest lap with an average speed of 220.8 kilometers per hour (about 137.2 mph). Granted, brakes and turns will […]
