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 …
A Future of Dodging Dirt Patches? Examining Two Decades of Climate Change at Jackson Hole
Money is Melting: Climate Change and the Colorado Ski Industry, 2000-2020
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 …
Behind the Vail: The Effect of Corporatization on New Skiers
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, …
“Raised Jay”: What Has Jay Peak Done Differently?
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 …
Skiing: Why So Expensive? The Way 1936 Changed the Ski World
Want to take your family to Aspen for winter break for a relaxing and exciting vacation? Be ready to cough up $25,000, at least! Or, …
Aspen’s Sustainability Commitments: A Myth or Reality?
A Ticking Time Bomb
Our planet is reaching its tipping point, on the verge of irreparable environmental damage as you read this blog post. According to vocal …
Podcast: The impact of dreamers – Friedl Pfeifer and Walter Paepcke and their contributions to Aspen (1940-1960s)
Aspen went from a being a ghost, small mining town to a place where skiing, leisure, wealth and culture predominate. Friedl Pfeifer and Walter Paepcke were two crucial characters in envisioning Aspen as the place it is now and making …
How did Japan become industrialized in the 1940s as one of the greatest powder skiing destinations in the world?
When most people think of Japan, they might think of Tokyo, sushi, or ramen. Most people would never guess that some of the best skiing in the …
The Snowboard Halfpipe From the 1970s to Today: The Rise of Terrain for the Extreme
The following video examines the history of the snowboard halfpipe. In the 1970’s, skateboarders and surfers were looking for another terrain where they could experience a thrill. They found their …
An Overview of Green Policies Adopted by the Zermatt Ski Resort
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Zermatt, in Switzerland, is home …