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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)
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)
Aside from unseasonal weather concerns and the staging of specific events, the media is a buzz about Team USA skier Lindsey Vonn, a.k.a. America’s Girl, who is favored to win 3 events. However, we are not talking about her...
Posted by J.Dodge on 02/12 at 01:51 PM | News | Comments (3)
Indianhead Mountain in Michigan's Upper Peninsula announced the release of their iPhone app today! The first Michigan resort to release an iPhone App.
Posted by J.Dodge on 01/05 at 09:32 AM | News | Comments (0)
New Year's Eve is shaping up to be a good time at many resorts and ski areas across the state. It's time to gear up, close out 2009 and ring in 2010! Check out the list of 'what's happening'
Posted by J.Dodge on 12/28 at 04:29 PM | News | Comments (0)
The ski and snowboard season in Michigan is off to a good start as most resorts officially opened their lifts last weekend, with a few more coming online this week. The cold, dry temps we have received over the past week...
Posted by J.Dodge on 12/17 at 08:16 AM | News | Comments (0)
Back for the 2010 Olympics, Burton is the official uniform sponsor for the United States Snowboard Team, along with the Fins and Chinese.
Posted by J.Dodge on 12/14 at 11:01 AM | News | Comments (0)