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Pressure Mounts as Ski World Confronts Safety Crisis on Training Slopes Julia Schneemann | September 26, 2025 The death of Italian ski racer Matteo Franzoso during a downhill training run in La Parva, Chile, has unleashed a wave of grief and a growing chorus of demands for change in how the sport—and specifically the International Ski […]
Sundance Announces Terrain Expansion, 2nd High-Speed Quad “This is going to change the way people see Sundance in more ways than one.” – Sundance COO Czar Johnson. Stuart Winchester Saddle up the electric horse Utah folks often tell me some version of this: Sundance isn’t the biggest or snowiest or highest or tallest ski area […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Chairlift a Major Addition to the 2024/25 Ski Season Sun Peaks, BC, October 22, 2024 – Sun Peaks Resort will soon be launching the much-anticipated West Bowl Express, a high-speed, detachable quad chairlift that will transform the upper reaches of Tod Mountain. A project three years in the making, the chairlift marks […]
ID One is Making a Splash by Mike Whitaker ID One is a newcomer to the freeride world and they’re making a big splash. This very dedicated Japanese manufacturer is renowned for their World Cup mogul skis and there’s little argument that they are among the world’s best. Two new boards, a 98mm under foot […]
A Skis’ Width Says a Lot by Mike Whitaker If you want to know what a ski is designed to do, look at its waist width first. This midsection measurement is one of the more important considerations when choosing a ski. Waist width tells the story of what a skis’ intended use is. It may […]
by Mike Whitaker Confused by the recent introduction of multi-radius wizardry? You’re not alone. Start asking questions and you’ll quickly get a variety of differing views. To get a good handle on what this new buzz can do for us, it’s important to understand the design characteristics that make a ski turn. At the forefront […]
U.S. Resort Operator to Create Largest Ski Area in South America Colorado-based Mountain Capital Partners to buy Chile’s La Parva, combine it with neighboring Valle Nevado. Published May 10, 2024 SAMANTHA BERMAN The majestic and sprawling Tres Valles region of the Andes—7,000 skiable acres that stretch as far as the eye can see—is home to some […]
by Gregg Frantz | February 7, 2024 Skiing at Montage Mountain. Photo Credit: Montage Mountain Report from Monday, February 5, 2024 We live in the age of mega passes that allow skiers and riders the opportunity to visit many different mountains throughout the season. There are different types of choices to select from deciding which pass […]
Top-tier skills, thanks to Ski Weeks at Taos Ski Valley. Photo: Brett Hills by Paulie | February 12, 2024 Brought to you by Taos Ski Valley An all-time winter skiing or snowboarding getaway is waiting for you at Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. Home to North America’s sole full-immersion camp, Ski Week at Taos is a standout program at […]
Small towns reclaim abandoned ski areas as nonprofits By BRITTANY PETERSON CUCHARA, Colorado (AP) — It’s been the longest wait, their whole lives, in fact. But Race Lessar and Landen Ozzello are finally right where they want to be, on a snowy slope close to home, molding snow into a ski jump. Their local ski […]
How one organization is allowing disabled skiers to hit the slopes The STRIDE organization held a ski competition in Massachusetts that was open to all kids and adults with disabilities. NBC News’ Kate Snow reports on how those who are physically or visually impaired have been preparing to compete. STRIDE’s Great Race, a competitive Adaptive […]
The Best Time of Day to Fly to Avoid Cancellations, According to New Data Flying mid-morning on a Tuesday might be a better choice than departing on a Friday afternoon. BY RACHEL CHANG July 21, 2022 Flight cancellations and delays have become a frustrating, seemingly unavoidable part of air travel this summer. While any flight is liable […]
