Banff (AB), Canada – Banff. Most folks have heard of it, but it’s also true that the vast majority of people visit here in summer. This makes Banff a good choice for a winter destination during the Canadian Rockies resort town’s relatively slow season. Of all the places to stay in the National Parks of … Continue reading Banff: Heart of the Canadian Rockies
Jasper (AB), Canada – With its location within a National Park, Jasper has a distinct lack of unused mansions in town and a distinct abundance of snowy, jagged peaks surrounding it. And while Marmot basin is a 20-minute drive from town, the commute is actually quite easy as shuttle buses ferry visitors to the slopes … Continue reading Marmot Basin and Jasper: Growing Into Its Own
“And in a Big Country, dreams stay with you” Edmonton (AB), Canada – It’s already the fourth day of my trip to Alberta, and as we drive down the Icefields Parkway through a nearly unimaginable landscape of rugged beauty, my traveling companion is telling me about some crazy dreams he’s been having. The story, in … Continue reading Skiing Alberta
Salt Lake City, UT – It’s that time of year again. Winter is just around the corner and skiers and snowboarders are beginning to book their winter getaways. Most homeowners and real estate agents are focused on getting their properties ready for the busy ski season ahead. Understandably, the rental agreement they use to rent … Continue reading Tips for Drafting Ski Property Rental Agreements
Salt Lake City, UT – Skeptics liken long-term weather forecasting to spinning a roulette wheel. But while it’s a long way off, meteorologists are taking note of the persisting effects of the La Niña phenomenon that was credited with a memorable winter across most regions of the U.S. in 2010-11. Last winter set attendance records … Continue reading Is Another Record-Breaking Winter On Tap in the U.S.?
Salt Lake City, UT – Eco-friendly talk has been all the rage in recent years and many people are asking “what exactly can I do about it?” The answer is that there are a lot of small things that everyone can do to help. If you are in the market for a new snowboard, then … Continue reading Five Tips for Buying an Eco-Friendly Snowboard
Ishpeming, MI – Located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of fame is pretty far from just about anywhere. With parameters set on my recent trip to the region that included holidays and family reunions, the prospects of visiting the Museum and Hall of Fame looked rather bleak. But then … Continue reading Visiting the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
