Three winters from now, Japan’s snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a US$1.4 billion (S$1.87 billion) mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, with hotels charging some US$1,350 a night. The project by Patience Capital Group (PCG) promises to create 1,000 jobs and spur winter tourism. But for many MyokoContinue Reading
The third piece of that strategy came in the fall of last year: Mogensen bought Black Mountain, the oldest ski area in New Hampshire. He shipped a handful of his team members from their base in Granby, Colorado, to New England. There, they have been focused on improving the point-of-saleContinue Reading
Base layer: A good set of thermals is essential in the fight against cold, especially when you’re working hard. The best fabrics wick away sweat as you heat up, which helps regulate your temperature. Merino wool is the best at this, but also the most expensive. Synthetic fabrics are gettingContinue Reading
My tween son has disabilities and is unable to walk or talk, which makes it tough to include him in activities. But a couple of years ago, I was thrilled to find a variety of adaptive skiing accommodations. For example, a skier with disabilities can rent or buy equipment likeContinue Reading
Choose a lens shape: Cylindrical lenses look flat and are curved around the face on the vertical axis. These are cheaper to manufacture than spherical lenses, and when used on a large pair of goggles can offer a vast field of view. Spherical lenses are curved both vertically and horizontallyContinue Reading
The combination of 100 percent recycled PFC free DWR coated polyamide outer shell and plenty of wadding (9.5-ounce / 270-grams fill weight) makes it a great choice as a daily cold weather jacket whether walking the dog, gardening, hiking local trails or just hanging out. And with a respectable levelContinue Reading
