Japan Railways has launched a new regional pass, called JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass. It make ski safari in the Tohuku and South Hokkaido district easier, and should make it less demanding for skiers to get around Japanese ski resorts. Japan Railways do also own and operate several of the Japanese ski resorts. The new JR Tohoku-South Hokkaido Rail Pass do now…
The jolly mountain atmosphere, snow-sure slopes, certainty of fireworks and the great chance of torchlit descent – here are the collection of best ski resorts to goodbye old year and do welcome to the new year. It is something special to celebrate New Year’s Eve at a ski resort. Imagine January 1st where the alpine air cures your hangover and you…
It can be difficult to find the perfect ski resorts for your family skiing holiday. A lot of things have to be considered for making the trip memorable for your family. To make you the hero of your family we have compiled 10 tips that will surely help you out to find the perfect family ski resort. For further inspiration…
Skiing is not only a sport loved by many, but it is also an economic sustainer for winter sports lovers and indeed the economy. The American ski industry has over 500 Ski resorts and generates more than 3 billion dollars with an employment capacity of over 71,000 people nationwide. For there to be skiing, there is a need for snow…
Skiing is not only a sport loved by many, but it is also an economic sustainer for winter sports lovers and indeed the economy. Recently, there has been a lot of talk and debate about the effects of climate change on the rate of snowfall at the American ski resorts with most pundits suggesting that ski resorts around the country…
“It all began over 40 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the Downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over…
Mount Washington Alpine Resort on Vancouver Island off Canada’s West Coast was forced to close on Sunday 21. january 2018 due too much snow After more than a metre (40 inches) of snow in only 24 hours, the ski resort have to close down due to dangerous conditions. It’s the first time since 1999 that the resort has had to…
An Australian company has bought Saddleback Mountain in hopes of reawakening the old ski resort. An Australian-based company have now purchased of Maine’s Saddleback Mountain by conglomerate, but the company have no experience with operating a ski resort. After two year, where Saddleback Mountain have been closed for skiiers, the ski resort has been bought by the Majella Group, a…
Aspen Skiing Company and Vail Resorts join ski resorts across the country in pledging to continue to battle climate change. The two competitors, Aspen Skiing Company and Vail Resorts, has decided to join to battle climate change together. In response to the Donald Trumps decision about that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement, Aspen Skiing Company…
Get the details on special events in January around the Centennial State. Source: Colorado Ski and Skimag.com In the United States, ski resorts are celebrating National Safety Month with special a lot of differents events on the slopes and throughout mountain communities. Colorado is leading the charge, with happenings from Arapahoe Basin to Wolf Creek that include ski patrol demonstrations, avalanche…