Tag: North America

Nonprofit Ski Areas Around North America
The word “nonprofit” isn’t a word that’s often associated with skiing and ski resorts. The costs..

What State has the Most Ski Resorts?
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), an organization whose members include most ski resorts across the cou..

Men’s vs. Women’s Skis and Why Yours are Probably Too Short
Former member of the U.S. Ski Team, NCAA All American and two-time World Extreme Skiing Champion, Kim Reichhelm ..

Does elevation affect temperature? It sure does
Does elevation affect temperature? The answer is yes. But meteorology, like other sciences, isn’t quite th..

How do weather models work?
Weather forecasters often talk about the computer models they use to help predict the weather. But what are thes..

A new ski season: Optimism tempered by a dash of caution
One way to look at the ski and ride season ahead is to think of it as a weather prediction: “Mostly sunny ..

Squaw Valley Ski Resort and Alpine Meadows renamed Palisades Tahoe
Squaw Valley Ski Resort and Alpine Meadows were both renamed Palisades Tahoe earlier this week. According to a p..