Hold onto your hats (and ski poles)! Today’s alpine roundup is not just about your ordinary ski runs. We’ve got out-of-this-world eclipse skiing and a Red Bull project that’s literally aiming for the skies. Ready to zoom down the slope of today’s stories?
- Eclipse Skiing Perfection in Vermont: Mike Hayes turns a cosmic event into a skiing spectacle on Vermont’s Mount Mansfield. Skiing under an eclipse? More like showing off, Mike!
- Is Red Bull Building the World’s Largest Ski Jump?: Rumors are flying faster than a skier off a jump. Red Bull might just be brewing the biggest leap on Iceland’s frosty peaks. We’re all for big air, but come on, that’s just showing off!
- Year-Round Childcare at Mt. Bachelor: Because why should parents miss out on the fun? Mt. Bachelor says, “Bring the tots, hit the slopes, we’ve got you covered!”
- Alterra Acquires Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing: Alterra Mountain Company just can’t stop themselves. Another day, another acquisition. This time, it’s the legendary Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing. Skies the limit, folks!
- Maximizing Your 24/25 Epic and Ikon Passes This Summer: Freeskier magazine says, don’t just hang up those passes—there’s biking, hiking, and gondola riding to be had! Who knew passes were this versatile?
- 90 Years of Ski Patrol at Mount Mansfield: Cheers to 90 years of not just saving skis but also behinds! Here’s to the unsung heroes who make sure the only tumbling you do is into bed after a long day’s ski.
- Attitash Halts Summer Operations for Strategic Enhancements: Attitash says ‘no’ to summer fun for some serious winter game-planning. Talk about being a seasonal tease!
- FIS World Cup Schedule Announced: The new FIS schedule drops and Tahoe is missing. Maybe it’s just playing hard to get.
From cosmic ski runs to mega jumps, it’s clear the alpine world is not just about chilling on the slopes anymore. Strap in because if these stories are any indication, we’re in for a wild ride this season!