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Skiing
Why Warren Miller is the "godfather" of the ski film
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Jan 1, 2024
The late Warren Miller created the genre of the ski "stoke" film, designed to get people excited about skiing. The latest film released under his name takes a look at Miller's legacy.
Ski patrollers warm to unions to cope with low pay, high costs in resort areas
by
Matt Bloom
Dec 27, 2023
They provide essential services like emergency rescue and avalanche prevention, but they often can't afford to live near where they work.
The ski wax industry is working to leave PFAS behind
by
Madelyn Beck
Apr 4, 2022
Laws and regulations are changing to kick this harmful “forever chemical” off the ski hill.
Success of the ski season may turn on the omicron variant
Dec 3, 2021
The ski industry is facing a labor shortage as it starts to navigate its third pandemic season.
Painting the ski industry, one trail map at a time
by
Sean McHenry
Nov 20, 2019
If you've gone skiing in the last 30 years, there's a good chance you've used a trail map painted by James Niehues.
Do you want to build a ... ropes course?
by
Miles Bryan
Jul 9, 2015
Ski resorts are experimenting with warm weather attractions to bring in business.
Unpredictable weather is remaking the ski industry
by
Sam Harnett
Mar 12, 2015
While small ski areas struggle, larger ones are finding new ways to make a profit.
For public good, not for profit.
Fake snow is a genuine business plan for ski resorts
Jan 29, 2015
"Juneuary" weather forces ski areas to employ a costly option, snowmaking machines.
Northeast ski resorts fire snow guns to start the season
Nov 15, 2013
Newer technology means ski resorts can cover more ground earlier, and stay open longer.
Squaw Valley hopes for boost after early storm
Oct 25, 2012
Ski resorts are opening today in some parts of California after an early storm dumped several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Today's open at Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe is the earliest open in 51 years.