Race to Open | Snowmaking Challenge

Race to Open | Snowmaking Challenge Temps are finally dropping across the state and it looks like some promising conditions for snowmaking in the next few days. In an effort to get you pumped for the coming season, we're challenging all the resorts and ski areas across Michigan to start documenting...

TC SKI FILM FEST RECAP

TC SKI FILM FEST RECAP For those of you who missed out last Saturday, we played co-host to the first ever Traverse City Ski Film Festival alongside Epic Planks Ski Co. and Shanty Creek Resorts.  The event was held at the Inside Out Gallery, tucked away in Traverse City’s warehouse...

State of the Industry

State of the Industry 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...

Traverse City Ski Film Festival

Traverse City Ski Film Festival In just two weeks, you have an opportunity to see two of the sickest films dropping this season – and we're not talking about your typical Warren Miller event either.  The highly anticipated Poor Boyz Productions 'Revolver' and Dendrite Studios...

What’s new in Michigan. the 2010/2011 ski & snowboard season

Race to Open | Snowmaking Challenge We've spent hours scouring the interwebs so you didn't have to.  Pouring over websites, reading press releases and the occasional smoke signal just to bring you the 411 on what to expect this season as you plan to hit the hill.  Here's the...

Sugar Loaf Speaks Back

Sugar Loaf Speaks Back Yesterday’s blog post, ‘Sugar Loaf’s attempt to gain a shred of respect’, struck a chord with a number of people.  I encouraged readers to share their comments, send me stories of their experiences and memories.  I then took it a step further...