Tag: Ski Safety

Is Resort Skiing Getting More Dangerous?

by Wendy Clinch | Mar 8, 2022 | General skiing | 7 |

Seems that way to me. In the past few weeks, at least ten people have died in accidents at North...

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Backcountry skiing is booming. Here’s how to stay safe.

by Wendy Clinch | Nov 24, 2020 | General skiing | 3 |

(The following is based on a webinar with a panel of experts, sponsored by the North American...

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A chat with Nikki Champion, Utah Avalanche Forecaster

by Wendy Clinch | Oct 20, 2020 | Interviews | 0 |

Thanks largely to COVID-19, backcountry skiing promises to be bigger than ever this year. This is hardly a surprise. In the backcountry, there’s no social distancing, capacity limitations, or reservation requirements. You don’t need an EPIC or an IKON pass.

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Inbound Avalanches: Yes, they happen. And here’s what you should know.

by Wendy Clinch | Feb 25, 2020 | General skiing | 0 |

We’ve all heard the reports this year about inbound avalanches. It’s...

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You’re stuck on a chairlift. Now what?

by Wendy Clinch | Dec 3, 2019 | General skiing | 2 |

Mount Snow in Vermont had a rough opening weekend. Its Challenger Lift malfunctioned around 11:45...

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From The Ski Diva Forum

Median age of skiers and boarders is going up.

I found the following article from Snowbrains really interesting: An In-depth Look at U.S. Skier & Boarder Age DemographicsJulia SchneemannMay 30, 2023 During the 22/23 ski season, 64.7 million skier… [...]

I've started looking into push carts for walking the golf course. What features have you found to be important? Which ones are less so? I see features such as a… [...]

Yay there are riders who ski here!

I think most of the threads are older but I'm an avid rider. My first love was skiing my second was horses. What does everyone do? Anyone own horses? I… [...]

Alterra to acquire Schweitzer

Alterra Mountain Company has entered into an agreement to purchase Schweitzer, Idaho, from owner and developer MKM. The transaction is expected to close later in 2023 and is subject to… [...]

HELP: looking for advice for long term Parking at Boston Logan or JFK or Newark

Hi all. Happy June. Can anyone recommend a place for long term parking about 2 weeks? We are in Connecticut. [...]