by Dan Giesin | Jan 21, 2020 | Beginner, Blog, Expert, Intermediate, Ski Industry News
We like to think of skiing as a solitary pursuit, chasing down the mountain with just the snow, the trees, the sky and the sun as our only companions. Remember the old adage? There are no friends on a powder day. Well, that just about sums it up. But reality has a...
by Dan Giesin | Jan 14, 2020 | Beginner, Blog, Expert, Intermediate, Ski Industry News
There is little doubt that skiing and snowboarding are spectacular ways of passing time through the cold winter months. Fresh air. Invigorating exercise. Face shots. Silky smooth cruisers. Expansive vistas. Exhilarating steeps. These are just a few of the many...
by Dan Giesin | Dec 24, 2019 | Beginner, Blog, Ski Industry News
Looking for some last-minute holiday shopping tips? How about giving the gift of skiing and/or snowboarding? For a very low price, you can introduce a never-ever to the sport during January, which has become semi-officially Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month. Many...
by Dan Giesin | Dec 10, 2019 | Beginner, Blog, Expert, Intermediate, Ski Industry News, Ski Resort Marketing
Lift rides: Some take forever, and some only seem that way. Having to be hauled up a mountain by a chairlift is one of the banes of our sport. You’re jonesing to hit that powder stash only you know about but the Jerrys keep causing the lift to stop or the resort has...
by Dan Giesin | Nov 26, 2019 | Beginner, Blog, Expert, Intermediate, Ski Industry News, Ski Resort Marketing
Thanksgiving Day is fast approaching, and you what that means — it’s time to break out the boards. And this year, Mother Nature is cooperating in big way to ensure that you work up an appetite for the 2019-20 skiing and snowboarding season. Already more than 70...
by Dan Giesin | Oct 22, 2019 | Beginner, Blog, Expert, Intermediate, Ski Industry News, Ski Resort Marketing
It’s show time! The ski and snowboard industry is traveling around the continent right now bringing consumers the latest beta on resorts, gear, fashion and whatnot on almost a weekly level. These huge-hall exhibitions and expos also feature interactive entertainment...