by Brandon Quinn | Oct 1, 2010 | Ski Industry News
(Photo courtesy of Zach Dischner) Skiing technology continues to push the envelope. Vancouver’s Recon Instruments has announced today the release of GPS-enabled goggles. These goggles give skiers and boarders instant feedback to a tiny LCD screen. The Transcend...
by Brandon Quinn | Sep 13, 2010 | Ski Industry News
(Photo courtesy of Couloir Photography) Breckenridge announced this morning that they’re overhauling the Freeway Terrain Park on Peak 8 for the 2010-2011 season and adding a 22-foot Superpipe built to Olympic specifications. Kristen Petit, a spokesperson for...
by Brandon Quinn | Sep 9, 2010 | Ski Industry News
(Photo courtesy of Jon Wick) Julia Mancuso won two silver medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Whistler and a gold medal in the giant slalom at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. As if that wasn’t enough, her name appeared on the start list for a big-mountain...
by Brandon Quinn | Sep 7, 2010 | Ski Industry News
(Photo courtesy of Zach Dischner) Heliskiing might quite possibly be the ultimate culmination of all things that create a perfect backcountry ski experience: untouched spectacular terrain, powder snow, a variable environment, and epic adventure. Starting this winter...
by Brandon Quinn | Sep 3, 2010 | Ski Industry News
(Photo Courtesy of www.freeclipartnow.com) It was bound to happen sometime. The Canyons, one of three Park City area resorts, has become the first North American ski resort to add a heated chair lift. The individual chairs will each be shielded from the elements with...
