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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Not the Mama: Boise, Idaho – The Blue, The White, The Skiing
By Martin Griff Boise, Idaho has a reputation as a top place to live and visit. Those who enjoy snowsports can put an exclamation point on that claim. The Gem State’s capital has been the nucleus of several of my ski adventures and no trip to Boise is complete without a visit to Boise State’s […]
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 […]
Summer at Ski Resorts: Six Bucket List Experiences for Families
Apologies for the misfire last Monday, when I mistakenly published this as an unfinished post. It’s in much better form now! Summer is short. And while that’s great news for those of us who love winter and live to ski, it’s bad news for those of us who want to experience everything warm weather offers. […]
Let’s Ski Idaho! (Giveaway)
‘Tis the season for promotion and giveaways. A lot of them cross my desk, and I’m always excited to share those that are 1) unique and 2) benefit my readers. This season long promotion from Idaho Tourism meets both of those criteria. Here’s the deal. Each week, through February 27th, families can win ski passes and hotel accommodations to […]