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Posted on September 9, 2023September 10, 2023

The Development of the Half-Pipe Event

The snowboarding half-pipe event is a relatively newer winter sport than most people realize. It had its first worldwide championship in 1983 at Soda Springs, California. X Games. The Winter Olympics eventually followed suit in 1997 and 1998, respectively. Since …

Posted on May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

The First of its Kind:  YongPyong Ski Resort, Influencing South Korea since 1975

In 1975, the establishment of YongPyong Resort, the first ski resort built in South Korea, allowed for significant growth in the snow sports industry for the country.

Today, there are 15 popular ski resorts in South Korea, and with the …

Posted on May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

The Snow Must Go On: The Evolution of Ski Expos

Ski shows and expos have been around since the 1950s. Over the decades, various developments in the ski and snowsport industry have contributed to fundamental changes within these shows and expos. Some of the greatest changes came with the launch …

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

Headed to Black Diamonds: DynAccess Ltd.’s Contributions to Adaptive Ski Technology since 2011

Introduction

Adaptive alpine skiing has grown in popularity and in accessibly in recent years, due to the efforts made to create adaptive equipment and host competitions for para skiers. Many organizations are helping athletes participate in adaptive sports, among them …

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

The Dirty Truth about Snow-Sports: Snowmaking’s Alteration of Piste Soil Environments from the 1970s to Now

Since the 1970s, the skiing industry has taken off as a popular tourist attraction. However, in the past fifty years, the popularity of skiing was not the only thing that had risen. According to the EPA, the average temperatures have …

Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

From Floorboards to Double Doors: A Deep Dive into the Ski Architecture Scene of Deer Valley

Architecture is constantly changing throughout history. There are trends that can stick for a year and others that do for centuries. In my podcast, I discuss ski architecture as a whole, the practicality of it, the trends, and how it …

Posted on May 7, 2023

From Dirt to Dollars: The Historic Rise of Park City Mountain Resort

Throughout history, ski resorts have been a popular destination for affluent families seeking recreational entertainment. Traditionally attracting visitors primarily for skiing, ski resorts have evolved significantly in the 20th century, with many pivoting towards offering a diverse range of winter …

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

A Rocky Road to Affordable Housing: Aspen’s Legislative Efforts from 1966 to Today

The Two Sides of Aspen: A Tale of Wealth and Poverty

It’s a typical Monday morning in mid-December. Five buddies fly private to Aspen and stay at one of their friend’s $10 million, 10,000 square foot home for 10 days …

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Celebrity Sightings: Grizzly 399 and the Perils of Human Interaction

On July 12, 2022, Grizzly 1057 was killed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Officials cited “increasingly dangerous behavior” around humans at the edges of  Bridger-Teton National Forest as the reason for this decision. Grizzly 1057 was the son …

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Podcast: Sustainable Measures Taken by Blue Mountain Ski Resort–From “Pick Up The Poconos” to Snowmaking

Image provided by Ashley Seier, the director of marketing at Blue Mountain resort. Copyright is granted.

When I went skiing at Blue Mountain Ski resort in Pennsylvania, I saw dumpsters put out by “Pick Up the Poconos” for empty cans …

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