Topic: Resorts

Sunday, February 20, 2011 - 10:30 AM

Brian Head, UT - Brian Head Resort in southern Utah this week opened two revamped terrain parks, Junkyard and Progressive. Between the two parks, there are many new beginner, intermediate and advanced features, likely something for every rider and freeskier in the family.

Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 11:15 AM

Denver, CO - In the most recent data released Wednesday by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP), the upward trend in lodging occupancy at ski and snowboard resorts across the western U.S. continued for January with the average actual occupancy at more than a dozen major western mountain destinations up 5.8 percent in January 2011 compared to the previous January. A retrospective of the past six months, August through January, showed average occupancy up 9.4 percent and nightly rates essentially flat, up 0.4 percent.

Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 03:00 PM

Editor's Note: This is a weekly column written by Meteorologist Joel Gratz that will take you "behind the scenes" of the typical weather forecast. Joel is the founder of ColoradoPowderForecast.com, where you can sign up for his email alerts.

by Joel Gratz

Boulder, CO - Just like no two snow flakes are exactly the same, no two snowstorms are exactly the same. Most resorts report the number of inches of new snow accumulation, which of course is the major data point for most people. However, savvy skiers know that new snow depth is just one guide of how much fun you'll have on the hill. Another very important aspect is the density of new snow, which is different for each snow storm. Low density, fluffy snow can often make the best memories, but it's also somewhat rare.

Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 09:00 AM

Brian Head, UT - Celebrating both its scenic setting and the prodigious amount of "The Greatest Snow on Earth" it receives annually, Brian Head Resort (BHR) in southern Utah is hosting a "Best Picture and Video Contest." The resort will award winners for both the best photo and the best video on Apr. 1 during Brian Head Resort's annual Spring Carnival. Both the best still picture and best video will earn season passes for both the remainder of this winter season and for the 2011-12 winter season.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 09:00 AM

Park City, UT - Park City Day School has hosted The HUNT for the past four years, and this year has joined forces with Helly Hansen and Park City Mountain Resort to host Park City’s first Big Mountain Battle.

Friday, February 04, 2011 - 01:30 PM

Editor's Note: This is a weekly column written by Meteorologist Joel Gratz that will take you "behind the scenes" of the typical weather forecast. Joel is the founder of ColoradoPowderForecast.com, where you can sign up for his email alerts.

by Joel Gratz

Boulder, CO - If you've been following the weather this week you know one of the big stories was the very cold air centered over the Rockies, Intermountain West and Upper Midwest.

Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 11:00 AM

Editor's Note: This is a weekly column written by Meteorologist Joel Gratz that will take you "behind the scenes" of the typical weather forecast. Joel is the founder of ColoradoPowderForecast.com, where you can sign up for his email alerts.

by Joel Gratz

Boulder, CO - If you're on the East Coast, chances are you love the current weather pattern. If you're on the West Coast, you must be cursing your local weather person for not predicting more powder.

Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 10:00 AM

Denver, CO - Lodging occupancy at more than a dozen major western ski and snowboard destinations was up 8.9 percent in December 2010 compared with the previous year, according to the most recent Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) report. This marked the fourth consecutive month for a year-over-year increase in the participating mountain resorts and helped boost the occupancy figures to an overall 10.5 percent increase during the past six months, July through December.

Friday, January 14, 2011 - 11:00 AM

Snowbird, UT - A mountain coaster could soon augment Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort's year-round offerings, according to plans given preliminary approval Wednesday by the Salt Lake County Planning Commission.

Friday, January 14, 2011 - 09:00 AM

Salt Lake City, UT - Ski Utah has launched a new free App for the iPhone aimed at making "The Greatest Snow on Earth" even more accessible. In today's fast-paced technological world, Ski Utah recognizes the importance of delivering information directly to the fingertips of both local and destination consumers.