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...
by Brandon Quinn | Sep 2, 2010 | Ski Industry News
Have you ever wondered how much vertical you’ve skied in a day? How about for an entire season? Wonder no longer, you can now know for sure. You’ll also be able to track how many days you’ve been on the mountain without having to log it anywhere....
by Brandon Quinn | Aug 25, 2010 | Ski Industry News
(Photo courtesy of Tsutomu Takasu) There will now be 13 ski companies who have moved headquarters to Ogden, UT since 2004; Hart Ski Corporation is the most recent. Hart Skis sponsors Patrick Deneen, who is a 2009 world gold medalist in freestyle mogul skiing, and...
by Brandon Quinn | Aug 23, 2010 | Ski Industry News
Arapahoe Basin is nearing completion of its newest lift, a high-speed quad named the Black Mountain Express. The lift replaces the Exhibition lift at the base of the mountain. According to the Arapahoe Basin website, the new lift has a capacity of roughly 2,000 skiers...
