History of Skiing & Snowsports
PROJECTS BY EMORY UNIVERSITY HISTORY STUDENTS
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In the French Alps, a small and inconspicuous ski resort has become the ultimate challenge for extreme skiers. Appropriately named, La Grave has been the gravesite of many skiers who have dared to overcome La Meije, the tallest mountain at …
As tourism continues to boom in Utah and the western states, “America’s Ski Town” has attracted millions of skiers yearly. …
The Mountain, The Myth, The Legend
Snowbird Mountain in Snowbird, Utah, is an easy mountain to advertise. Located in Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird offers America’s most extended ski season, with over five- hundred inches of fresh snow per year, allowing for …
There are over a dozen ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe region on the California-Nevada border, where the Sierra Nevada snow draws skiers from near and far. Among these Lake Tahoe-area resorts is Sugar Bowl, which has been in operation …
Introduction
The average guest at a ski resort at some point made the active decision to give money to this specific company and become their customer. There are innumerable resorts and probably even more places to ski independently, but a …