by Kirsten Dobroth | Mar 30, 2017 | Ski Industry News
Can you believe it’s April already? Closing days are starting to be the next big thing on a number of resorts’ event calendars (although there’s a handful of spots that push their luck way into the spring and summer), and what a season it’s...
by Greg Colquitt | Mar 29, 2017 | Ski Industry News
“Have a rad day!” The words trailed after me from the window of the food truck as I dove into a piping hot Knee Deep Burrito. When first I walked to the counter I was coated with a thick layer of fresh Montana snow and dead tired. Powder days take a lot...
by Dan Giesin | Mar 28, 2017 | Ski Industry News
This is the time of year when skiers’ and snowboarders’ thoughts turn to the rites of spring: goggle tans, on-hill barbecues, slush bumps, tailgate parties, pond skims and minimal ski wear. Though not renowned for their spring skiing vibe, East Coast...
by Kirsten Dobroth | Mar 24, 2017 | Ski Industry News
While some ski areas around the country are still collecting snow (ahem, Tahoe), Ullr has been somewhat neglectful these past few weeks for many of us, and with closing days starting to creep up on the season’s calendar, it can only mean one thing — spring...
by Greg Colquitt | Mar 22, 2017 | Ski Industry News
“BUT MEGALODON WASN’T PURPLE!!!!” Okay, pal. Chill. These are the kinds of things I hear on a daily basis. I’m sorry that I insulted your favorite animal by trying to make our team the Purple Megalodons. I happen to know approximately nothing...
by Dan Giesin | Mar 21, 2017 | Ski Industry News
One of the greatest innovations in ski resort development has been the inclusion of terrain parks. This aspect of skiing and snowboarding has always been with us, of course — downed trees have served as natural rails and jibs since the early days of downhill...