History of Skiing & Snowsports
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On April 9, 1940, Nazi Germany invaded Norway for the first time. One of the first locations they set out …
By: Max Singer & Will Chaikin
Turn of the decade (2000) to current day. In the recent decades ski trick videos have become increasingly popular on social media and universal platforms such as …
Avalanches have been affecting humans ever since they began building, living, and traveling across snowy mountain tops. About 150 people worldwide die each year, according to the National Geographic, from these tremendous …
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is a Four Seasons Resort located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. JHMR offers a wide variety of amenities for skiers, making it one of the …
Introduction:
From the start of the ski industry’s popularization, the …
A Personal Mission
As a result of growing up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, skiing has always been a vital aspect of my life. Before I even knew how to ride …
My eyes watered from the blinding sun that reflected off the snow, and I felt embraced by the warm feeling of its rays on my back, as I skied down the Dealer’s Choice …
Vail Resorts has bought an exorbitant number of ski resorts around the world in the last two decades. Local skiers that saw their home mountains bought out hold mixed opinions about the new ownership, …
INTRODUCTION
Unless you are an avid Vermont skier, Jay Peak Resort probably means nothing to you. Even if you have heard of it, the most likely scenario is that its name has gotten lost in the homogeneity of small New …