Covering nearly 3,500 square miles, and stretching into three western states, Yellowstone Park is surrounded by lots of backcountry areas that are perfect for skiing. Whether you’re in Wyoming, Montana, or Idaho, you’ll find plenty of locations for backcountry skiing that are only a short distance away.
The Pocono Region has long been a favorite destination for East Coast vacationers. Early snow and the latest resort improvements will provide Pennsylvania skiers with a lot to look forward to when they hit the slopes this year. Thanks to the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, here’s a recap of the new developments that will greet you […]
If you are looking for an additional outdoor sport to add to your lineup this winter, consider picking up snowshoeing. Snowshoes are a great way to stay in shape, enjoy the great outdoors, and make the most of your local trails.
It’s never to early to start planning your winter fitness routine. Don’t settle for boring visits to the gym. Stay active and get outdoors with some of these exciting, calorie burning snow sports.
Ski school is perhaps one of the best phrases in education. Who wouldn’t love going to school outside, in the beautiful mountain snow, just to learn to ski … or snowboard? If you’re looking for great places to ski as family with a great ski school for your kiddos, check out these resorts.
Each ski season, it’s fun to see which region in the USA — and which ski area — will be the first to get their lifts spinning and their ticket windows open. This year, Killington Resort in Vermont nabbed “First Chair” for the East on its opening day, October 19.
In the race to see which ski resorts will be the first to open, the West usually gets all of the press. This year, to the surprise of many, Killington Resort in Vermont kicked off the ski season in North America on its opening day, October 19. Ski resorts around the nation are following in […]
If your family loves to use the time off of school and work around the holidays to have an incredible adventure, you can’t beat a family ski vacation over Christmas week. When you spend the week of Christmas hitting the slopes, you are guaranteed a white Christmas.
Copper Mountain offers a web of trails within its four distinct turfs. Along with free in-bounds cat skiing, the world’s largest Superpipe, night skiing and snow tubing, there’s much to get into at the resort. If you already sing Copper’s praises, this year’s upgrades will inspire you even more.
If you are planning on taking a skiing trip with your family in the near future, you could be thinking about investing in skis and other equipment for your trip. However, as you might already know, most ski resorts offer equipment rentals if you are interested in them. These are a few reasons why it’s […]
Many ski areas in Colorado are enticing students to the slopes early and often with free skiing. Lots of resorts offer free skiing for kids that are five and younger. If your family also includes a student in the 4th, 5th or 6th grades, then you’re in for an extra bonus.
Expanded Guest Services Arapahoe Basin is taking guests to new heights with nearly $500,000 invested in creating a full guest services center. The expansion is being implemented to accommodate a higher volume of guests, and to enhance the overall experience at the resort.
Who would’ve ever imagined that a board with mounted bindings and a pair of specialized snow boots, would turn into a mass phenomenon? I mean, really … who knew? Not even Sherman Poppen imagined [in 1965] that his idea to fasten two skis together and attach a rope to the end of it to give […]
Who said fashion was just for the runway? Well tell them to think again . . . because high-tech ski equipment has taken a huge leap forward, and has given skiers on the slopes a reason to put their best boot forward. From goggles to gloves to cameras to boots to helmets to jackets and […]
Shawnee Mountain, a family and beginner-friendly ski resort located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, has made several improvements to enhance operations this ski season. From drop-off to strap-on, all enhancements were made to smooth out the ski experience for its guests. Although there are already many reasons to visit, this year you’ll have four […]