The first time I skied Kirkwood the wind blew so fiercely that the top of the mountain was closed. In mid-January, I skied Kirkwood Ski Area again. This time the fog was so thick that while we could ski the top of the mountain, we couldn’t see it. Riding Chair 10 to the the top […]
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Five Reasons to Ski Mammoth Mountain
With snow falling like crazy in California this winter, the ski season at Mammoth Mountain will easily extend into July. What are you waiting for? As a Colorado family that travels to ski resorts in other regions, we’ve become used to being asked “why are you here?” While we always have good reasons like “we’re […]
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Not The Mama: State Line Straddling Ski Resorts
By Martin Griff From the useless trivia department comes this oddity . . . just three U.S. ski areas spread themselves across two state boundaries. While you try to figure out which are the two-state resorts, allow me to boast that until proven otherwise, I am the only human on earth who has skied all […]
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Meet Nadia Guerriero: An Inspiring Ski Mom
Merry Christmas Ski Moms (and Dads)! I’m sure some of you spent yesterday skiing with your families. Or today maybe some of you are skiing with your families! Enjoy every moment. And then, just for fun, here’s a lovely video featuring “Lake Tahoe Luminary” Nadia Guerriero. Nadia is the Vice-President and General Manager of Northstar […]
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2017 NSAA Ski Resort Marketing Awards
Advertising can do many things. It can motivate, inspire and, all too often, annoy (car ads, anyone?) At it’s best, good marketing can also make us laugh, engage our attention and impress us with stunning creativity. As a judge for the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Marketing Awards, I get to see the best of […]
