imageserver2.co.uk

If you weren’t paying attention, here’s something that may have slipped by you last week: Vail Resorts announced that next season, 60% of Mount Snow’s parking capacity will be reserved for paid parking on weekends and holidays. (Mount Snow is one of the 12 resorts Vail owns in the northeast, including two others in Vermont:…

The post Paid parking is coming to Mount Snow. And yes, the price is too damn high. appeared first on The Ski Diva.

Getting a season pass used to be fairly simple. You’d decide which mountain you’d ski the most, hand over your credit card, and that was that. Easy peasy. But in the past few years, it’s become a lot more complicated. Ski resorts have banded together to offer joint passes that are good at multiple locations….

The post Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective, Indy: What’s New for ’21/’22. appeared first on The Ski Diva.

In a series of bold moves certain to shake up the ski industry, Alterra Mountain Company and Vail Resorts have announced plans to combine resources and acquire every ski resort they don’t already own. “It was going to happen eventually,” said Robert Katz, Vail CEO. “So we figured we’d just go ahead and get it…

The post Worldwide Ski Resort Consolidation Finally Complete appeared first on The Ski Diva.

So the cat is out of the bag. After weeks of speculation, fueled by social media messages like the tweet below….. ….Vail made its big announcement: Next year’s Epic pass will be 20% off across the board. As someone to whom corporate strategies and financial statements are a complete mystery, I can’t even begin to…

The post Vail has slashed the price of its Epic Pass. So what does this really mean? appeared first on The Ski Diva.

Hard to believe, but here it is: The middle of March, and ski season is starting to wind down. The fact that we had a ski season this year is pretty remarkable. For a while it was touch and go. There were questions about whether or not resorts would be able to open and if…

The post On resort closing dates. appeared first on The Ski Diva.

I’m sure you’ve noticed the lift lines this year. I ski exclusively during the week, and even then it’s been crazy. There are some lifts I won’t even go near because the lines are just too long.

The post Why are lift lines so long this year? appeared first on The Ski Diva.

Last winter, our team headed to ISPO Munich, the world’s largest sports trade show, to get a sneak peek at the best ski boots for 2021. Finding the perfect ski boot can be a challenge, but it can make a huge amount of difference to your comfort on the slopes, so make sure you pick one of the best!

Our Pick of the 5 Best Ski Boots for 2021:

Dalbello Quantum

The Quantum ski boot is a brand new offering from Dalbello for the 2020/21 season – a brand new, incredibly lightweight ski touring boot. With a revolutionary bonded shell construction and weight of only 950 grams, this boot promises great uphill comfort, increased stiffness and improved power transmission. There are three boots in the range, ranging up to £600.

Salomon Shift Pro

A brand new boot from Salomon, introducing the SHIFT Pro. An exciting alpine-touring ski boot line for men and women. (110 flex). These boots are available in 130 flex for men and 110 flex for women, as well as a 100mm last, and compatibilty with pin bindings. It’s the ultimate versatile ski boot for both uphill and downhill adventures.

Head Kore Womens

The Head Kore range has seen increasing popularity over the last few winters. Initially just releasing the Kore ski for men, by 2020, the range has expanded to offer Head Kore skis for both men and women, as well as Kore ski boots for men. Now, for 2021, Head have developed brand new women-specific Kore ski boots. A light free-tour boot, the Kore retains the same high performance construction of the men’s boot, with a 110 flex, with the option of a grip-walk sole.

SCOTT Freeguide

A brand new ski boot from SCOTT Sports, the Freeguide is a lightweight Carbon-injected ski touring boot, for the highest performance when travelling both up and downhill.

Nordica HF Ski Boot

A modern take on an old classic and building on 80 years of innovation, the Nordica HF ski boot has redefined the concept of modern ski boots to cater to those who just want to keep skiing. Nordica have paired a new level of performance with an easy access shell and closure system and the Monolock buckle system allows for hands-free closure of the boot, done with either your foot or pole. Stepping in and out of the new HF boot is as easy as sliding in and out of your favourite slippers. Performance and comfort in one!

View all our ISPO product previews here or check out our online gear guide here.

View our Top Ski Boots on YouTube

The post Best Ski Boots for 2021 appeared first on InTheSnow.

Wondering what it’s like to ski at your favorite mountain during the pandemic? Sure, we’ve all heard what we’re supposed to do: Wear face coverings, maintain physical distance, ride the lifts solo or only with the people we’ve come with. In fact, most, if not all, ski areas have their COVID policies clearly outlined on…

The post What’s it like to ski with the COVID restrictions in place? appeared first on The Ski Diva.

Have you ever put your hand in the pocket of a ski jacket you haven’t worn for a while and pulled out an old trail map?  There’s something satisfying about that, isn’t there? You’re immediately drawn back to a time and place — a day you spent skiing at XYZ resort, for example, when the…

The post Goodbye, Paper Trail Maps. appeared first on The Ski Diva.