Ski Movie Legends Shot an Entire Edit Using an iPhone, and the Results Are Wild
Teton Gravity Research produced the ski film Valhalla Transmissions entirely with an iPhone 17 Pro, pairing the phone with drones and skilled operators. The resulting footage rivals traditional cinema‑grade cameras, showcasing high‑resolution slow‑motion and aerial shots. Director Todd Jones leveraged the phone’s advanced sensor and computational photography to capture the action. The project highlights how modern smartphones are reshaping professional videography in extreme‑sport content.
Humble California Ski Area Blasts Inconsiderate Motorcycle Group
Donner Ski Ranch, a small independent resort on Donner Pass, relies on its Old 40 Bar & Grill for the bulk of its summer revenue after the snow melts. Below‑average snowfall this year extended the ski season into May, prompting the...
United Airlines Just Made Getting to Japan’s Legendary Powder Easier
United Airlines will launch a nonstop San Francisco‑Sapporo service on Dec 11, operating three times weekly with connections from roughly 80 U.S. cities. The airline will use Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners for the route, which targets Hokkaido’s world‑renowned powder‑skiing destinations such as...
4 New Chairlifts Are Coming To These 3 BC Ski Resorts Starting Next Season
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies announced four new chairlifts for three British Columbia ski areas—Fernie Alpine, Kimberley Alpine, and Kicking Horse—scheduled for 2026‑2028. Fernie will add the Cedar Bowl Express and a faster Elk Quad, Kimberley will replace its Tamarack...
Michigan Mountain Still Eyeing Memorial Day Skiing
Boyne Mountain in Michigan is keeping a single slope open through Memorial Day, branding it the "Victor Glacier" despite being a man‑made snow field. The patch remains about nine feet deep, and the resort runs the Victor lift on weekends...
Low Snowfall Has Silver Lining for Las Vegas Ski Area
Lee Canyon’s 2025/26 ski season began with a robust snowpack but warm March temperatures forced an early winter closure. The resort quickly pivoted, launching its downhill mountain‑bike park on May 1—its earliest opening on record. The bike park features two lifts...
Black Mountain, NH, Plans for Another Weekend of May Skiing
Black Mountain in Jackson, New Hampshire, is gearing up for what may be its final weekend of skiing, staying open through May 10 with a Saturday Bathing Suit Day and a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday. The resort has just set...
Mount Washington Could Join the World’s Most Elite List of Natural Wonders
Local institutions voted to pursue UNESCO World Heritage status for Mount Washington, the tallest peak in New England. The Mount Washington Commission approved the move 9‑1, aiming to boost visitation and secure funding for infrastructure. Senator Jeanne Shaheen voiced federal...
Season's First Snow Arrives at Chile's Iconic Ski Portillo
The Andes have welcomed the first snow of the year at Chile’s iconic Ski Portillo, signaling the start of the 2026 Southern‑hemisphere ski season. The resort plans a flexible opening on June 20, 2026, after past years forced delays due...
2026/27 Epic Passes On Sale for Lowest Price of the Year
The 2026/27 Epic Pass is on sale at its lowest price of the year, with adult passes at $1,089 and Epic Local passes at $809 until May 25, when prices rise. Buyers who act now also receive six Epic Friend Tickets...
Beartooth Basin Blows Up Cornice Ahead of Summer Ski Season
Beartooth Basin, the nation’s only summer‑only ski resort on the Montana‑Wyoming border, is gearing up for its 64th season as the Montana Department of Transportation finishes clearing the Beartooth Highway. Crews have detonated the iconic cornice to manage avalanche risk,...
Small Canadian Resort Purchases 110 Acres of Land, Eyes Expansion
Poley Mountain, a modest ski resort in New Brunswick, has purchased a 110‑acre parcel next to its existing terrain to enable year‑round expansion. The resort is collaborating with Ecosign, a Whistler‑based planning firm known for projects from Sun Peaks to...
Review: Salomon's Updated 2027 S/LAB Shift Alpha BOA Boots
Salomon has refreshed its 2027 S/LAB Shift Alpha BOA boot, boosting the flex from 130 to 140 by inserting a new power‑plate plastic insert while keeping the original 98 mm last and heat‑moldable liner. The boot retains the dual‑BOA and EXO‑Belt...
A Mad Dash and a Mass Start: Is This Skiing's Most Chaotic Race? (Video)
Red Bull’s Homerun race at Åre, Sweden, featured a chaotic mass‑start format where hundreds of skiers sprinted on foot before strapping on skis. GoPro footage shows ski‑cross veteran Erik Wahlberg battling through the crowd to finish tenth, while Benjamin Hansson...
Arapahoe Basin Extends Season With 15" Of Snow In the Forecast
Arapahoe Basin, originally slated to close on May 3 after a dry winter, received a late‑season storm that dumped 14 inches of snow in Summit County. The resort announced an extra weekend of skiing from May 8‑10, keeping lift tickets at...