NC Cataloochee Ranch Ski Area: Where Southern Charm Meets the Ski Slopes
If you asked someone in North Carolina about skiing in 1938, they would have called you crazy or stared at you blankly… “Skiing in the South? That’s unheard of!” Tom and Judy Alexander had other plans though. Even before the technology existed, the Alexanders planted the seed of opening a ski resort in the South, forging the way for North Carolina skiing decades ahead of their time.
Check Out the ‘Suicide Six’ in VT
Long before downhill skiing was mainstream, before snowboarding was dreamt up, and before there was a true “ski industry,” American skiing was all about bringing small-town communities together and having a bit of fun in the winter cold. Modern skiing has become a serious luxury sport, full of Gondolas, pristine resorts, and private trips that have taken the sport far from its humble beginnings. But if you search beyond the lines of skiers and high-speed quads at the mega-ski areas, you can still find places where American skiing culture is thriving.
Montana Ski Resort Might Bring Out the ‘Absurd’ in You
In the early years, if you were a skier, there was a little bit of “absurd” in you. It wasn’t the trendy winter sport you took your family on holiday to Aspen for. There were no glamorous lodges at the base of the mountain to sip hot cocoa at while seeking refuge from the bitter cold or a particularly rough storm. Hot tubs and comfortable, clean rooms with 24-hour service waiting for your return after a long day on the mountain were nonexistent. You were more likely to see a wild animal during your quest to ski a mountain slope than a stranger exploring the same terrain.
Find Your Way at Bolton Valley Resort, VT
I think I speak for every snow lover when I say that I can vividly recall my first days on a mountain, learning to ski between the legs of my parents. I fell in love with the rush of gliding down a mountain, the bitter cold brushing against my face and the warm fire at the end of the day that gave light to our stories. Return to your roots at Bolton Valley.
A Different Kind of ‘Hunk:’ WWII Relic Sits Atop Central WA Ski Run
Steeped in history, the Bomber Bowl run at Mission Ridge Ski and Board Resort is a snow mecca for Central Washington riders and visitors alike. The long run starts at the top of the Liberator express, wraps around the west side of the resort, and offers some of the best skiing in the Northwest.
Oregon: Harold on the Hoodoo Slopes
Imagine carving down a perfectly groomed slope just after dark and something catches your eye from the tree line. Something green and fuzzy. Something with horns coming out of its head… and just like that, you are meeting the mascot of Hoodoo Ski Resort.
‘Ski Magic’ at Swiss-Themed Vermont Resort
Swiss-born ski legend, Hans Thorner, dreamt of building a ski resort that he could dub, “a little corner of Switzerland.” After spending nearly three decades operating ski schools across the US, Thorner landed in the quaint region of Londonderry, VT. From the rich history and classic Swiss tradition to the friendly environment and spectacular terrain, Magic Mountain is a destination you should be adding to your winter wishlist.
Winter Is Coming. Put California Resort Mt. Shasta Ski Park (AND an Indy Pass) on Your List
First of all, if you haven’t started making a list of places to find fresh powder this winter, you better start now. Summer is coming to an end which means winter is fast-approaching. It’s time to hit the Google machine for new and exciting terrain to conquer this upcoming season. What are you waiting for?
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