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Last week's post we discussed what all this warm, humid weather will equate to this winter. Chief Meteorologist, Bill Steffen, chimes in with an update for part 2 of Michigan Weather Predictions.
Posted by J.Dodge on 09/02 at 12:29 PM | News | Interviews | Comments (0)
This summer has been hot and humid. Temps in Lake Michigan are up. What's this all mean come winter? Lake effect snow and tons of pow? We got a meteorologist to tell you what he thinks.
Posted by J.Dodge on 08/25 at 10:23 PM | News | Interviews | Comments (2)
Whether you want to admit it or not, it's that time of year. Check out the running list of season pass deals for the 2010 season.
Posted by J.Dodge on 08/19 at 11:47 AM | News | Comments (0)
This week, I had the privilege to attend the Michigan Snowsports Industry Association's (MSIA) annual meeting held at Shanty Creek. The MSIA was formed back in 1991 and was assembled to improve awareness of snowsports in Michigan, while attracting new individuals to the sport.
Posted by J.Dodge on 08/12 at 10:03 PM | News | Industry Insider | It's Personal | Comments (3)
When it comes to gear, are you a looks are everything person, or a performance at all cost? It's no mystery that developing quality ski gear that looks as well as it performs is a difficult challenge. Thinking back on the old Flexon 3-piece boot concept pioneered in the early 80's...
Posted by J.Dodge on 07/29 at 10:08 PM | News | Industry Insider | Videos | Comments (0)
Check out some of the killer videos slated to drop this fall and we'll keep you stoked until the snow flys.
Posted by J.Dodge on 07/02 at 09:40 AM | Videos | Comments (0)
The dust has seemed to have settled a bit in the past couple of weeks after the outpouring of media attention received by Liko Smith. I had an opportunity to catch up with Liko for a brief phone interview.
Posted by J.Dodge on 05/10 at 09:38 PM | News | Comments (4)
Leelanau County, April 14, 2010 – Liko Smiths' Snow Resort consultants Samuele Piana and Jason Ryan arrive Friday, April 16, 2010 to begin planning the opening of Sugar Loaf Snow Resort this winter.
Posted by J.Dodge on 04/14 at 12:23 PM | News | Comments (2)
Comments directly from Sugar Loaf's latest investor in a response to our recent blog post on 'Sugar Loaf's attempt to gain a shred of respect'
Posted by J.Dodge on 04/09 at 11:37 AM | News | Comments (6)
Depending on who you talk to, Sugar Loaf has been called everything from an economic engine to an eyesore of Leelanau County. There have been countless articles written on the fate of the defunct resort, its financial woes and...
Posted by J.Dodge on 04/08 at 11:07 AM | News | Comments (9)
Now is the time to snag a deal on your season pass for next season. We've scoured around so you don't have too!
Posted by J.Dodge on 03/23 at 09:41 PM | News | Comments (0)
While checking out all the new gear for 2010/2011 at the MRA Test Fest, we snagged an interview with Jason from Flow Snowboarding.
Posted by J.Dodge on 03/19 at 07:17 AM | Videos | Comments (0)
This week's video features Spencer Milbocker's smooth style and flow straight from Bittersweet in Otsego, MI.
Posted by J.Dodge on 03/15 at 11:13 AM | Videos | Comments (0)
Celebrating 40 years, Shanty Creek is becoming Michigan's Favorite Resort, again...
Nestled in the hills surrounding Bellaire in Michigan's northwestern lower peninsula, Shanty Creek is an...
Posted by J.Dodge on 03/10 at 08:24 PM | Featured Locations | Comments (0)
This week's video from Alex Mlynarek and Andrew Coates, featuring fresh ski and snowboard shots from 'The-Burg'.
Posted by J.Dodge on 03/03 at 12:57 PM | Videos | Comments (0)