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Recent Stories
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Vail Pow Day – March 1, 2013
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Flanel Crew’s Spring Edit – “Fuck Yeah”
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That’s a Wrap
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X-Games Detroit Bid Party – April 20 at Eastern Market
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Spring Skiing & Boarding in the Midwest – Time for a Last Hurrah?
15 April 2013 11:23 AM | No Comments
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Alpine Valley Archive
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Alpine Valley Park & Trail Report 1/24/2013
Posted on January 25, 2013 | No CommentsIf you haven't been out to Alpine Valley yet this year now's your chance, the parks are in great condition and fresh snow is falling just in time for the weekend. -
The Winter that Wasn’t
Posted on March 18, 2012 | 1 CommentThere were a few positives about the winter that wasn't — it really showcased the resolve of our local ski hills, who did everything humanly possible to give us a good season when Mother Nature turned her back on us. -
Alpine Valley Terrain Park Report – 1/16/2012
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsRode day sesh at Alpine Valley on MLK day here's the scoop on what's set up and what looks to be coming soon. Sorry no pictures but enjoy the mini park edit from Alpine's crew. -
Better Terrain Parks: A Challenge to Ski Area Management
Posted on January 12, 2012 | 2 CommentsUnless you're a no-talent hack, you didn't go in to resort or terrain management in order to provide sub-par service. So why are you neglecting what are often the busiest slopes on your property, which contribute the most to your bottom-line? -
Let it Snow, Let it Blow!
Posted on December 6, 2011 | No CommentsBy next Friday, I would expect almost all of the lower-peninsula ski areas to have chairs running and gapers gaping. Although we're off to a slow start, it's still a start and hopefully the season will be in full swing for the Christmas holiday season. -
Why Isn’t Your Ski Resort Thriving?
Posted on March 15, 2011 | 6 CommentsSo the problem is that people aren't participating (at all, or as frequently). But why aren't people participating? Believe it or not there are solutions which don't require a billion dollars in capital investments. -
Southeast Michigan Ski Resorts Closing for the Season
Posted on March 14, 2011 | No CommentsAlpine Valley & Mount Holly are now officially closed for the season. Mt. Holly had to close, their snow was so bad on Saturday that there was nothing short of a 6" snowfall and temps in the low twenties that could've salvaged their trails. Mt. Brighton hasn't weighed in yet but -
Alpine Valley – 1/9/2011
Posted on January 10, 2011 | No CommentsIt's been a few years since I've been to Alpine Valley and like most Michigan ski areas, it's not much to write home about, but they do have a few bright spots in their 4 terrain park areas where they are killing it.