The world’s first chairlifts were installed in 1936 and 1937 at Sun Valley Resort in Idaho. (Looking for Chairlift Safety? Go to the bottom of this post or click here) Invented at the request of W. Averill Harriman, a Union Pacific Railroad magnate and the owner of Sun Valley, the lifts used the same overhead […]
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What Does Ski Patrol Do? [Powderhorn Ski Patrol Ski Along]
Lifelong skiers, we thought we were pretty plugged into what ski patrol do each day. Then we participated in a Ski Patrol Ski Along at Powderhorn Mountain Resort in western Colorado. Promoted as an opportunity to “ski or ride with the ultimate local,” Powderhorn’s Ski Patrol Ski Along provides a behind the scenes education at what ski patrol […]
What is Ski and Snowboard Evacuation Insurance and Do You Need It?
Last winter, one of my son’s friends was in a ski accident that required evacuation to a hospital. (Spoiler Alert: It’s all good! He’s mended and has a season pass in hand for this winter.) This young man spent two weeks in a hospital 2,000 miles from his family, before they arrived to take him […]
Snowbasin Resort Avalanche Dogs Pay Their Own Way at Annual Fundraiser
It’s hard to resist an avalanche rescue dog. While some of us adore all dogs, avy dogs are special. It’s not that they are necessarily cuter or smarter than the average family pet. But they are impressively trained and their lifesaving skills increase their appeal. Here’s just one impressive statistic: One avalanche dog can cover […]
Spring Skiing Tips: Protect Your Face, Lips and Eyes from Sunburn
Spring skiing! We love it until we get sunburned. Be sun smart and sun safe! Three Sun Safe Spring Skiing Tips Block the Sunburn While the risk of sunburn is somewhat reduced at lower altitudes, anytime the sun is shining and snow is reflecting, you are at risk for sunburn. Sunscreens come in two basic […]