Brent Thomas

With the largest footprint, most vertical, and best snowmaking west of the Mississippi, Killington , Vermont, is known as the “Beast of the East.” The town of roughly 1,400 people sees over a million tourist visits annually to its mountain slopes, however, one thing the resort lacks is a retail and residential center like other popular resorts in the state such as Stratton, Sugarbush, Smugglers' Notch, and Stowe.

Skiers and snowboarders are lucky that not only is it incredibly enjoyable to slide on the snow, but we get to relish in some of the best scenery in the world. Anytime you get away into the great outdoors is an upgrade in landscapes, but ski areas with the most breathtaking views offer an unparalleled feast for the senses. There is just something sublime about snow-covered mountains that is awe-inspiring.

Brent Thomas | | Share this article Norwegian professional skier, Anders Backe , has set the world record for the fastest speed skiing backwards at an incredible speed of 82.92 mph (133.46 km/h).

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this last season's meteorological winter (December 2023 – February 2024) was the warmest ever recorded. NOAA uses National Weather Service (NWS) data, which has been keeping records since the mid to late 1800s.

If you pay attention to snow industry news, there is no doubt you are aware of the saga of the traffic issues on State Route 210 in Utah leading to Snowbird and Alta Ski Area. On weekends and powder days, the traffic can delay travelers for hours, especially if the road is closed for avalanche danger and mitigation. To address […]

If you pay attention to snow industry news, there is no doubt you are aware of the saga of the traffic issues on State Route 210 in Utah leading to Snowbird and Alta Ski Area On weekends and powder days, the traffic can delay travelers for hours, especially if the road is closed for avalanche danger and mitigation.

Brent Thomas | | Share this article In the last few seasons, individuals have been pushing the limits on how much skiing they can do.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a vibrant western playground with much to offer. Ski resorts, national parks, historic landmarks, and endless recreational opportunities are scattered throughout the valley. The area has gotten so popular that the average single-family home now costs a record $7 million

The public can't seem to get enough jaw-dropping POV videos and daring action shots. This has driven the competition for action cameras even further and now has come to legal action.

For many years, spring skiing has brought forth sunshine, smiles, bikinis, bathing suits, and most famously, the pond skim. Many resorts across the country host a pond skimming competition, and the roots of the tradition can be traced back to the 1920s. It is always one of the premier events of the season as contestants try to impress the crowd by skimming for the most distance, style, biggest splash, or most ridiculous costume.