In February I was fortunate to be at Big Sky Resort in southwestern Montana with the 70+ Ski Club. For the last decade or so Big Sky had been working its way up my short list of resorts to knock off. After several years of less than desirable conditions in the East (yes, not this […]
In recent years, the world of luxury travel has witnessed a significant shift towards exclusivity. Being affluent no longer makes the grade. High-net-worth, ultra-rich individuals are seeking highly personalized and secluded experiences. One of the most striking examples of this trend is the rise of private ski resorts designed exclusively for the ultra-wealthy. These elite […]
For the last two ski seasons my right shoulder has been giving me increased trouble when poling, especially in the flats. I visited my orthopedist, and x-rays revealed my shoulder had inoperable bone spurs. I needed a total shoulder joint replacement. This would be my 11th surgery in 20 years. Mentally, I wasn’t ready for […]
Last season I was fortunate to be skiing in the French Alps. One day I was skiing a crowded feeder trail to a lift and was about 200 yards from the maze. As I was making my way down, using the eyes in the back of my head I saw a snowboarder on an intercept […]
You may not see it, but AI is already playing a significant role in your skiing experience. Thanks to the folks at Ski Area Management, I recently attended a Zoom meeting with over 40 resort marcomm and IT specialists. They were discussing how to custom build chatbots, defined as a program designed to simulate conversations […]
It all begins with water availability. Resorts draw water for snowmaking from reservoirs, ponds, rivers, streams, or groundwater. In drought years, those sources may not be “fully charged” ahead of the snowmaking season. In Vermont, resorts have expressed concern that their ponds haven’t recharged fully, and if dry conditions persist, their ability to sustain snowmaking […]
Get ready to make tracks to the ski show! Our friends at the Snowbound Expo have proven they can produce the finest ski & snowboard show in the Northeast, perhaps the country. People sometimes ask me why I go? For a lot of reasons. Some psychological, some economic. Psychologically, it’s good to be among so […]
When I look back to my early days skiing in Connecticut in 1962, I’m amazed at how the sport has progressed. Back then there was little to no snowmaking, no grooming, and no high-speed lifts (and certainly no on mountain WiFi!) These innovations have profoundly changed the quality of the skiing experience overall. But where […]
I’ve been an avid alpine racing fan since I was a kid. I grew up in the industry, was a competitor in college and coached on the collegiate level. I’ve been fortunate to attend many FIS World Cup races at iconic venues around the world. I still follow the US team at every opportunity, and […]
AirTags are brilliant little tracking devices a little bigger than a quarter, which integrate easily with Apple’s Find My App. Every piece of luggage you travel with – including your skis – should have one, to tell you exactly where it has been left behind by an airline, tour bus, forgotten by you, or even […]
There’s no doubt that the introduction of two corporate passes, Vail Resorts Epic Pass and Alterra Mountain Company’s Ikon Pass, have enabled skiers to purchase season-long skiing at an impressive number of resorts for a one-time, up-front price. But one of the most significant consequences has been the astronomical increase in the cost of a […]
Helping seniors stretch their skiing budget is and has always been a pillar of SeniorsSkiing.com We’re sorry to report we recently learned Telluride has discontinued its season pass for seniors and its free season pass for skiers 80 and over. Purgatory and Sunlight are now the only resorts in Colorado offering free season passes to […]
You’ve been to the summer tent sale. You’ve been to the local ski swap. Now make tracks to the ski show! Each November our friends at the SnowBound Expo produce what I believe is the finest ski & snowboard show in the Northeast, perhaps the country. People sometimes ask me why I go? For a […]