Industry News

10 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of Skiing in the U.S.

Skiing has been around for several decades in the states. But, have you ever thought about how it began? Or where it began? Or who introduced the sport to the United States? Skiing has an incredibly interesting history....

Airlines Mishandled Baggage Chaos Expected to Continue Through Winter

Ahh, summer. The season of warm breezes, beach vacations, and this year…airport nightmares. And we don’t mean the crowds. These nightmares come in the form of lost and damaged luggage by the airlines. And a lot of...

Opening Day for U.S. Ski Resorts in 2020

Opening day at your favorite ski resorts is just around the corner. So, where to first? Please be advised that all dates listed below are subject to change. Breckenridge, CO: 11/13/2020 Bretton Woods, NH: 11/14/2020...

INC.com Feature for Ski Shipping Service, Ship Skis

The process to ship your snow gear to and from the mountain is now easier than ever. As winter is in full swing, and you head to the slopes, the awkwardness of lugging your gear will be no more. Thanks to Ship Skis, all...

The Huffington Post for Ski Shipping Company, Ship Skis

Ship Skis is honored to be recently featured in The Huffington Post. Learn more about the Ship Skis service and why using their service for your next winter vacation will make your travels to and from the slopes,...

Epic Deal: Vail Resorts Announces Partnership with Niseko

One of the downsides of having a ski resort season pass is the limits you are to skiing in just one part of the country. That’s okay for some folks, but nomadic types eventually want to seek out new powder in...

The 10th at the Breckenridge Theatre Tells the Story of the 10th Mountain Division

During World War II, the 10th Mountain Division Sandy Treat learned to ski on a trip to Lake Placid with his family when he was six, and became an integral part of the history of skiing in Colorado, long before he moved...

Soldiers of the Slopes: How the 10th Mountain Division Built a Lasting Ski Culture

Ski historians credit Charles Minot Dole with the formation of the National Ski Patrol and the 10th Mountain Division. The story begins with a broken ankle, incurred while skiing with friends at a Vermont ski area. His...

The First Euro-Asian Ski Resorts Conference

On October 8th -9th 2013, The World Tourism Organization, at the invitation of the Municipality of Almaty and with the support of the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Kazakhstan celebrated the 1st Euro...

Skiing in Hemingway´s Tracks

In an interview featured in The Telegraph, actress Mariel Hemingway disputes the idea that grandpa Ernest wrote his stories under the influence of alcohol. “So many writers glorify my grandfather’s way of living as...

Higher Education: Best Colleges for Winter Sport Enthusiasts

For decades, the proverbial “where should I apply to college question” has challenged high school students. Factors such as curriculum, academic prestige and cost take first priority, but easy access to...