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Snowboard & Ski Industry News

Just like any sport, each ski season brings about interesting press releases and headlines. Every fall, there’s an arms race to see who will win the sprint to open. In the summer, resorts announce big expansion news. If you’re looking for one-of-a kind snowboard & ski industry news and chatter, you’ve come to the right place.

 

The Latest Scoop

These are general ski industry news & snowboard topics that come across our desk but don’t fit in any category below. This features stories such as Mammoth staying open until August or a ski area re-opens after 8 years of being closed.

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Skier: Mitch Bosgraaf – Image courtesy: Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl

As in the re-make of Dragnet, we try our best to give “just the facts ma’am” on popular topics. One of our personal favorites is where we walk a fine line and showcase Vail’s purchase of local ski resorts by giving both sides of the story equally. Or to find out about stories very few others are talking about like a small ski area in Michigan named Mulligan Hollow having a banner winter.

 

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Latest Pajarito Snow Report: Gettin’ Better ‘n Better!

A 1st person Pajarito snow report from the mountain – El Nino delivers a Milagro March storm with plenty of powder to slash. […]

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Success Poses Challenges for Ski Santa Fe

Can Ski Santa Fe figure out how to manage its newfound popularity? Interview with Ben Abruzzo the GM delves into their plans for the future. […]

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Historic Lutsen Lodge Reduced To Cinder

Renowned architect Edwin Lundie’s hallmark building by Lutsen Ski resort caught on fire only chimney remains but there’s hope. […]

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2024 Mt Baker Legendary Banked Slalom Washed Out to 2025

Super Bowl of snowboarding learn why the 2024 Mt Baker Banked slalom was forced to cancel and why 2025 will be epic. […]

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New Manager Means New Possibilities at Pajarito Ski Area

New manager of Pajarito Mountain – Jasen Bellomy talks about his journey to New Mexico and the resort’s plans for the future. […]

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Tough Season For Heli Sking – 3 Dead 4 In Critical Condition

A look into the tragic heliskiing accident and delve into our own past experiences at Northern Escape Heli skiing […]

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White Grizzly Catskiing For Apex Skiers & Snowboarders Only

Only legitimate expert powder hounds need apply. This is the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company of steep tree skiing – they have tight trees, open trees, gladed fall line tree skiing and all sorts of other varieties that you can imagine. […]

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New York’s Version Of Mad River Glen Is Re-Opening!

New York braggadocio or legit facts Hickory Ski Center is being resurrected after seven years. Learn how this small ski area in New York was compared to the mighty Mad River Glen in Vermont and why you must ski it this winter. […]

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Update: Indy Pass Saves The Day – Skiing In Jackson This Winter

Great news! Just like Rocky Balboa yelled – I didn’t hear no bell – Indy Pass Says NO! Black Mountain IS opening for the 2023/24 season. Read about the great turnaround. […]

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50 New Resorts Added… Indy Pass Is The Deal Of The Year

Save some dough & experience something new by picking up an Indy Pass. Get access to over 107 ski resorts (and counting) across North America. […]

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An Upside-Down Cake – Norway Mountain Ski Area Is Reopening

Viking skiers & snowboarders rejoice – Norway Mountain in Upper Peninsula Michigan is planning to re-open next season. […]

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A State Park Brings Back Steepest Skiing In Pennsylvania

Tucked away in a remote part of Pennsylvania is a ski hill with arguably one of the steepest trails in the East and its triumphant return. Three locals with ski resort management are bringing it back! […]

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VAIL Says YES – Epic Winter Leads To Kirkwood Extending Season

After record-setting snows in Tahoe Kirkwood is extending their season all the way into Mid-May. […]

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Time To FEAST! Is 2022/23 The Best Lake Tahoe Snow Season?

Is the 2022/23 Lake Tahoe snow season the best ski season ever? We take a look at the biggest winters & compare. […]

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A New Tahoe Ski Resort – Sierra at Tahoe Review After The Caldor

After two years hiatus I finally make the journey to ski my home mountain. Here’s our Sierra at Tahoe review of what it’s like to now ski it after the Caldor Fire. […]

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A Rose By Any Other Name – Mt Rose Opening Day 2022

Cubby bear breaking into a car. Historically epic snowpack. Mt Rose Opening Day 2022 was one for the ages. […]

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Quality Ski Time Film Tour Lives Up To Its Name

Exploring the unknown Nevada Mountains, digging deep into backcountry psychology, and face shots – Quality Ski Time Film Tour Was Fun […]

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Big News In “Big Snow” Country – 1st High-Speed Lift Is Coming

Big exciting changes are happening in Upper Peninsula Michigan. New owner of Snowriver Mountain Resort announces the addition of a high-speed 6 pack. The 1st in the region. […]

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2022 Summer Skiing In Banff?!? That’s a BIG Yes This Year

For the 1st time in 3 decades and the 2nd time in a century Banff Sunshine Village re-opens for skiing in June and July. […]

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Are Parking Passes The Next Season Pass At A Ski Resort?

More areas in the United States join the ranks of ski resort paid parking and one that overturned it. […]

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2021 – 2022 Ski Season – Most Disappointing Winter Ever In The US?

It might not be the worst ever, but is the 2021 – 2022 ski season the most disappointing ever for the US? We take a close look. […]

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The Two-Sided Coin Of Vail Purchasing Your Local Ski Area

Is Vail bad or good? We look into the Pros & Cons of Vail Resorts purchasing your resort based on facts. […]

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False Start On West Coast Winter US Ski Resorts Postpone Opening Day

2021-22 ski season start for the West Coast has been a rough one… leading to every region having ski resorts postponing opening day. […]

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There’s No Party Like A Snow Party On New Ski Terrain

From dreams to reality here’s the latest news about new ski terrain opening up at ski resorts across America. […]

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It’s Official: Squaw Valley Changing Name… To What?!? [UPDATE]

Per the CEO: it’s years in the making Squaw Valley Name Change is coming. Learn the history of the word and what is their new name. […]

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4 New Indy Ski Pass Resorts Make You Wanna JUMP! JUMP!

From California to the New York mountains and up to Canada these new four Indy Pass ski resorts add even more fun to this season pass. […]

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One Hit Wonder? Nope… Two More Ski Areas Join The Independent Ski Pass Revolution!

Resorts on the Epic & Ikon are like suburban neighborhoods. They provide a safe, easy, and beautiful place to ski at. While independent ski areas, on the other hand, are […]

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Ski Lift Lines Apocalypse Hits American Resorts Across The Country

The day the longest ski lift lines started on the West Coast went through the Rockies and finished on the East Coast. […]

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Drumroll Please – And The Two New Indy Pass Ski Resorts Added Are…

In an era with multi-resort goliaths a breath of fresh air has arrived 2 new Indy Pass ski resorts have joined the indy revolution. […]

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Snowboarder And Powder Magazine Closing After Decades Of Stoke

Learn why Snowboarder and Powder Magazine closing and what are your options to keep learning about ski & snowboard industry news […]

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No Skins, No Ticket, No Earn Your Turns – Is This The New Ski Resort Plan?

Learn what is uphill skiing, how to do it, and see which ski resorts are making you pay-to-earn your turns this ski season […]

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Top Early Season Ski Resorts For The 2019-20 season

We’ve already talked about some of the first resorts to open this winter in last week’s post. The good news – the front range in Colorado has already received more […]

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Crave winter? Obsessed about Snow? Here’s 4 ski & snowboard festivals to kick off your season!

The unofficial end of summer has come and gone. Depending on the type of person you are, you’ll either be looking forward to the upcoming ski and snowboard season or […]

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$269 For Cat Skiing All Day?!? Sign Us Up!

We are BIG fans of the Powder Highway. It’s a place of dreams, hardcore ski towns, and most of all cold dry snow. Except for Revelstoke, none of the other […]

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Aspen Mountain Re-Opening For June Skiing

When you thought skiing & snowboarding was over… Aspen Mountain decides to re-open for one last hurrah! As Michael Corleone said in the Godfather: Part III, “Just when I thought […]

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Mammoth Thumbs Its Nose To Summer… And Extends Season To August Or Longer?

This May, Mammoth Mountain has gotten pounded with snow. Nearly 29 inches of the good stuff has fallen! In fact, it’s the snowiest May at Mammoth ever. And what better […]

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Ski Squaw Valley For 5 Bucks!

If you haven’t heard, Lake Tahoe is STILL having a record breaking winter. We’ve had more snow in May than in April! So, what does that mean? It’s simple. June […]

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Heavenly Extends Season Through Memorial Day Weekend

No matter how you measure it, the Lake Tahoe 2018/19 season will be one for the record books. Massive storms pummeled the Sierra Nevada & deposited a deep snowpack that […]

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Grassroots Movement – Stop Ikonisizing [Insert Ski Resort Name]

Have you heard about the new grassroots movement that’s going on around ski-towns in North America? It’s called “Stop Ikonisizing [insert ski resort name].” The word on the slopes is […]

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Transworld Snowboarding Closing After 32 Years

It’s with a broken heart we announce hearing that Transworld Snowboarding is closing. Yup, you read that right. After thirty-two years in business, the magazine that’s been the eyes & […]

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Standard Films Releases The TB Series Collection And More To YouTube!

Sitting on a velvet couch on a blistering hot summer’s day, I remember vividly dissecting the images of such snowboard greats like Johan Olofsson and Ingemar Backman flashing past me […]

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The Great Idaho Ski Getaway – Win A Chance To Explore The Soul Of Skiing

What does the “soul of skiing” mean to you? Is it the art of the turn? Maybe its slashing the pow. For the Local Freshies® crew, it’s all about the […]

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Ikon & Epic Aren’t The Only Game – Peak Resorts Acquisition Of Snow Time

Consolidation. That’s the “new” trendy word in the ski industry, and for the 2018-19 season, it’s been happening at a high pitched fury. The latest acquisition surprisingly doesn’t even relate […]

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Crystal Mountain Purchased By Alterra

More big news has come out of the Pacific Northwest. Alterra has just purchased Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington. This addition makes Alterra’s ski resort count go up to 14 […]

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World Famous Cobra Dogs Closes…

It’s with heavy hearts we announce the world-famous Cobra Dogs in Government Camp closed its doors… temporarily. The classic GI Joe-esque cobra hot dog cart has become a culinary institution […]

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Mulligan’s Hollow – Little Ski Hill that could

The lake effect snow machine has been rockin’ lately in the Midwest. For example, as of January 5th, the Grand Haven area in Michigan has received over 61 inches of […]

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Bringing the fun back to skiing – Academy of Skiing

Fall is a great time for you to prepare your mind, body and soul for the upcoming ski & snowboard season. We stoked the fire of excitement by talking about […]

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Local British Columbia ski area needs your help – Save Mt. Timothy!

Filled with some of the most devastating weather disasters in North America, this summer has been a tough one. Besides all the news about the hurricanes hitting the U.S., you […]

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Last call for lift accessed skiing & snowboarding – Closing Day announced for Mammoth

The 2016-17 season is a party that just won’t quit. Massive storms delivered epic powder days across every mountain range on the West Coast. So, who had the biggest season? […]

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One more way to celebrate July 4th – Ski / snowboard Mt Bachelor!

For the Pacific Northwest, the 2016-17 ski / snowboard season is one for the record books. This especially holds true at our favorite spring skiing locale: Mt Bachelor. Sure, both […]

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Record setting snow leads to record setting deals!

While Vail Resorts is shutting down all Lake Tahoe resorts this coming weekend, other places around the majestic blue waters are taking a stand for skiers & snowboarders who still […]

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It’s not all doom and gloom… Communities band together and prevail!

Regardless of your political affiliation, if you’re an outdoor enthusiast – snow or sun – I hope you also consider yourself a steward of the environment. Just like Chief Seattle […]

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Zig Zag Banked Slalom – Beat the Pros!

Ever wondered how you’d stack up against some of the biggest pros out there? Sure, you can try to qualify for the Legendary Banked Slalom at Mt. Baker, but unless […]

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“The important things in life are unsayable,

so let’s just live it out and see what we find behind the curtains in front of the big game we are all playing.” Andreas Fransson 2011 JP Auclair and […]

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Side Hit Social – A Community Event

When we first heard about Airblaster’s Side Hit Social at Boreal, we only had a vague idea of what to expect. We knew since Boreal is the “King of Freestyle,” […]

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Vail Buys A Piece Of Chicagoland

The Empire continues to expand Just last year Vail purchased Park City combining with Canyons resort to make the largest ski resort in the country. It was a groundbreaking news […]

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Glass Half Full Or Empty? Does This Top The Worst Winters In US History

Was the 2014/15 season one of the worst winters in US history? Depends on how you look at it. If you hate snow it was the best, but for us […]

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Eco Ski Resorts: Skiing And Riding Green

Low snow in your area this year? Warm temperatures? Climate change to blame? What are you doing to make a difference? Better yet, what’s your local hill doing to ensure […]

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Opening Day News

Every winter, there’s a race to be the first to open. In the country. In the region. Or even in the state. Normally, it takes a dash of Mother Nature’s help with a seriously dedicated staff of snowmakers. If you’re wondering who’s the FIRST to open THIS SEASON, check in as we update this page every fall:

Opening Day Is Here – First Ski Resort Openings In US/Canada For 2023-24 Season

Wax those planks, here’s the first ski resort openings in the US / Canada for 2023-24 Season or in the near future in North America. […]

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A Rose By Any Other Name – Mt Rose Opening Day 2022

Cubby bear breaking into a car. Historically epic snowpack. Mt Rose Opening Day 2022 was one for the ages. […]

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Was It A Trick Or A Treat – Palisades Tahoe Opening Day 2021

Palisades Tahoe formerly known as Squaw Valley opening day 2021 was the stuff of legends – soft snow & great vibes for Halloween weekend. […]

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Earliest Ski Resort Opening Ever!

The 2019/20 ski season will be one for the record books with 6 ski areas setting their “PR” for opening date. […]

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First Ski Resort To Open On The East Coast… Is In North Carolina?!?

And the crown goes to… the honor of being first to open on the East coast (and usually last to close) is normally held by snowmaking behemoths like Sunday River […]

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Trick or Treat?!? First resort in Lake Tahoe opens today!

The talk about last season has been like a broken record. Things like “You should’ve been here!” or “Aw man! I can’t believe how much snow we got last year!” […]

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Mt Bachelor open in September

In the last few seasons it seems as if Mt Bachelor has grasped the saying – “strike while the iron is hot.” From opening over 4th of July weekend to […]

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Ski Area Expansions

Who doesn’t like new terrain to explore or a ski resort that has re-opened? Every summer and fall it seems like someone’s adding new terrain or clearing out debris in a gladed area. In fact, it’s kind of shocking how many ski areas have expanded. From an Idaho ski area doubling its size to the biggest East Coast expansion in over a decade, we’re bullish on the future of skiing new slopes.

Hi-Oh! Hi-Oh! Into The Trees We Go – Ski Area Lays Out New Plans

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From Canada To Tahoe New Trails Are Coming

It must be the abrupt halt of the ski season or just a need of a bit of a buzz, but this spring has been filled with ski resort expansion […]

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There’s No ‘Great Divide’ About It! Montana Ski Area Is Expanding

There’s nothing that gets us chomping at the bit for the upcoming winter than news of new terrain opening. And the latest is coming out of Montana’s Great Divide Ski […]

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Sunlight Mountain Near Aspen Plans To Expand

When it comes to ski area expansions, this summer seems a bit more quiet than other years. From Lookout Pass doubling in size to the biggest new terrain expansion to […]

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Biggest Expansion To Hit The East Coast In Over A Decade – Hint: It Isn’t Killington

Which state has the most ski areas in the country? Those that guessed Colorado or Utah would be wrong. It’s New York! And for the 2018-19 season, New York City’s […]

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Big Plans for Utah’s Smallest Ski Area

It seems like over the past few years, summer isn’t a dull interlude in the ski & snowboard industry. Instead, it’s a period of announcing BIG plans for smaller resorts. […]

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Like a Phoenix Out of the Ashes – Closed Vermont Ski Resort is Reborn

The news this week has been a bit “heavy” for people who love local resorts. That’s why we’ve been focused on the positive by showcasing things like the upgrades to […]

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Raging Buffalo – World’s First Snowboard Only Area Expanding

My personal passion for snowboarding stems from growing up in the Midwest. No matter what type of snow or time of year, everyone around me ALWAYS tried to stretch the […]

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Alaska: Home to a can – do attitude & now new ski area on Hatcher Pass

At the ripe old age of fifteen, my parents took my brother and I on a road trip like none other. From the south side of Chicago, we drove 3,600 […]

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Mt Spokane allowed to expand

It seems that the Pacific Northwest is home to all the expansion approvals this summer. Just a few weeks ago, we announced the doubling of Lookout Pass Ski Area, located […]

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Snowiest resort in Idaho … just doubled in size!

This winter we got a chance to visit Idaho. The region is filled with great snow, amazing access to backcountry and awesome food. Two of the many places we visited […]

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Movies

There’s really nothing better than a ski & snowboard movie premiere to get you in the right mind-set for the upcoming season. This includes interviews with some of the film’s stars, reviews of past films, and our personal experiences of attending movie premieres over the years.

2023 Ski & Snowboard Movie Premiere Season Is Here!

Looking for the new 2023 ski & snowboard movie premieres? We highlight all the film companies from TGR, MSP, Level 1, and many more! […]

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Quality Ski Time Film Tour Lives Up To Its Name

Exploring the unknown Nevada Mountains, digging deep into backcountry psychology, and face shots – Quality Ski Time Film Tour Was Fun […]

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A Telemark Tale Recap – Premieres In Front Of A Sold Out Crowd

Attempting to follow your passion is a difficult journey. When Ty Dayberry and Bevan Waite of Mountain Grown Media reached out to us to premiere their film “A Telemark Tale”, […]

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Telemark Skiing is NOT dead – The Story Behind A Telemark Tale

When publications say that something is dead, this typically is the furthest thing from the truth. Instead, it means that it’s raw, unfiltered and most of all, an opportunity to […]

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Landline Snowboard Movie Premiere Tour Announced

Snowboard movie premieres typically come with little or no advance notice. They’re focused less about the show itself and more about the people in the film, letting everyone kick back, […]

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Bird Flu Crew & Future Freeheel World Premiere – You should’ve been there!

Like an atmospheric river hitting Lake Tahoe, a ski/snowboard movie premiere needs all the elements to align perfectly for it to become not just a good show but a great […]

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Tahoe Premiere of Transworld Snowboarding – Arcadia & Sierra Avalanche Center Fundraiser

Local Freshies®, in association with South Lake Brewing Company, presents the Lake Tahoe premiere of Transworld Snowboarding’s newest film Arcadia. With winter on the horizon and more people venturing into […]

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Gnarlier than the average teleskier…

  When you hear the term “Telemark skier”, the typical stereotype pops in your head of a retro, granola-eating hippy. Heck… teleskiing is one of the oldest snowsports out there. […]

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The Origin of the Bird Flu Crew – South Lake Tahoe’s “Homies”

The shores of Lake Tahoe have given rise to a ton of amazing snowboarders. From the north shore cats like the Hatchett brothers making the infamous TB films to the […]

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Keep it Tight, Keep it Loose… Review of TGR’s movie “Tight Loose”

Back in the 80’s and 90’s, the idea of a movie premiere that showed BOTH a Ski flick AND a Snowboard movie in the same event would have been next […]

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What Are Skier’s Seeking? Level 1 Pleasure!

Crisp air and the changing of the leaves – that’s how you know Fall is upon us and Winter isn’t far behind.  It was the perfect backdrop to stoke the […]

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What comes AfterForever? Everything.

What is absinthe? Scientifically, it’s defined as a distilled alcohol made from herbs, spices, and water. In historical literature, it was described as the “green fairy” due to its color […]

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Tahoe Movie Premier of Balance & We are All Zeal

You most likely thought you missed your opportunity to see a snowboard movie premier. Well, you guessed wrong! This Thursday on January 21st Zeal Optics along with Diamond Peak and […]

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Pretty Faces Ski Movie – The Girls Ski Movie Everyone Should Watch

A sports film with a name like this it instantly sparks your curiosity.  Most are guaranteed to take a second look. The name is fitting. This is an all-female ski […]

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No Turning Back – Tahoe Warren Miller Premier

As the snow begins to fly around the country the feeling of winter is in the air. It arrives right about this time each year…another thing that occurs like clockwork […]

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Growing With Volcom Mr Plant – If You’re A Snowslider You Should Know!

Snowboarding has always been considered the wild child of snow sports. Squaw being well aware of this fact made a wise decision and held the premier just down the road […]

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