Month: March 2025
SAVE 40% – ELLIS BRIGHAM SALE NOW ON
Prepare to hit the slopes in style and save big with Ellis Brigham’s end-of-season sale! With up to 40% off selected snowsports clothing and equipment, this is your chance to snag top-quality winter gear for less. Whether you’re an experienced skier or snowboarder, or simply love the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone. Plus, enjoy…
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Why No New U.S. Ski Resorts Have Been Built in the Past 40 Years
The United States is home to over 480 ski resorts, offering mountains of various locations, shapes, and sizes. What you may not realize, though, is that essentially all of these resorts were built over five decades ago. But wait a minute—skiing and snowboarding have exploded in growth in the 21st century, so why haven’t there…
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Are Ski Lift Accidents on the Rise? A Look at This Year’s Catastrophic Failures
When you get on a ski lift, the prospect of your chair falling off the line is a thing of nightmare fuel. But for those who’ve decided to ski or ride in North America this winter, catastrophic chairlift and gondola failures have seemingly surged at an alarming rate. While lift accidents have historically been…
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The Best Base Layers 2025/26
The right base layers are incredibly important for anyone on the slopes. They keep your body temperature in check, wick away sweat, and stop those dreaded chills. In this guide, we’ll break down this year’s best base layers, with options for all budgets and performance needs. What to Look for in a Baselayer Choosing the…
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Ikon Pass Debuts for 2025-26 with A-Basin Unlimited on Full Pass; Base Plus Pass Discontinued
Earlier today, Alterra released the Ikon Pass product suite for the 2025-26 season. Adults can purchase a full Ikon Pass, which comes with unlimited access to 18 resorts and no holiday blackout dates, for $1,329—an increase of 6% from last year. An Ikon Base Pass, which offers unlimited access to 14 resorts with holiday blackouts,…
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Epic Passes Debut for 2025-26 With Higher Prices; Verbier 4 Vallées Joins Local Pass
On Tuesday, Vail Resorts announced its suite of Epic Pass products for the 2025-26 winter season. Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes. The top-of-the-line Epic Pass, which offers unlimited access with…
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The Best Ski Gear | Spring Edit
Scott Vest Airflow W’s RRP: £140 Now £112 The SCOTT Airflow Women’s Vest has quickly become one of my favourite pieces of skiing gear. From the very first run, I could tell that comfort had been a top priority in its design. The lightweight build made it effortlessly wearable; I almost forgot I had it…
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