skis posts
by Mike Barish (RSS feed) (5 months ago)
Nov 28th, 2011 at 6:30PM:
Despite the oddly warm weather we're experiencing in the Northeast right now, it is technically the start of ski season is many part of the country. However, it can be difficult to get to a proper ski destination whether due to finances, lack of time or friends who flake on planned trips. Well, this skier didn't go anywhere but his own neighborhood to hit the slopes. He crosses streets, jumps ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Oct 28th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
Circle October 30, 2009 on your calendar. Do it twice. That's the date the Telluride Ski Resort 2009-2010 season pass sale closes – you have until Friday to lock in a savings of up to 50 percent. With plenty more people hitting the slopes this year, expect demand to be high, so you'd be out of your mind not to lock this in early.
To pick up the biggest win, buy a 4Pass, which cuts the ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Oct 27th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The travel market may be in the tank, but things are looking good for Vail Resorts. Season passes for their slopes were up 13 percent last month. Sure, some of the deals have probably helped, but the market has definitely changed over the past year. In 2008, travelers were feeling the fresh sting of the financial crisis, and job cuts were looming. Everyone became more cautious, because they didn't ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jul 16th, 2009 at 1:30PM: It's hard to think about the slopes right now. The sun is beating down, and sweat is a part of daily life. But, there are a few people out there whose minds still drift to mountain tops and a chill in the air. Well, we just got a step closer to ski season: Telluride Ski Resort has announced its season pass rates for the coming winter. And, they'll look pretty familiar. The resort has decided not ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Dec 27th, 2008 at 12:00PM: Telluride currently bears the weight of 21 inches of snow, and I, for one, can't think of a better place to be stranded. The powder is soft and begging to be carved, so grab your skis and pick up a lift ticket. The Telluride Ski Resort is starting packages at $119 a night next month, making a quick trip out to the slopes even more enticing. This is the second year in a row that Telluride has had ...
by Jeremy Kressmann (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
Apr 3rd, 2008 at 8:00AM: Snow season might be winding down, but that's no reason not to start thinking about next year's fresh powder. While you're waiting, why not check out the iPod and iPhone-compatible skiing and snowboarding guides by Podpro? The company offers free downloadable trail maps for a number of the most popular resorts in both the U.S. and Canada. iPhone users will be pleased to find full maps for more ...