Inside the Mountain Collective

Sugarloaf: New England's Truly BIG Mountain

Tom Kelly — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:03:45 -0700

No doubt about it, Maine's fabled Sugarloaf is a truly big mountain! With groomers, glades, steep pitches and even an entire backcountry area, Sugarloaf sets the standard east of the Rockies. To get deep into the mountain we talked with Olympic champion snowboarder Seth Wescott -- a legend who grew up on the mountain and helped influence much of its new terrain.

Sugar Bowl: Tahoe's Hidden Gem

Tom Kelly — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0700

Tucked away in Donner Summit along I-80, Sugar Bowl is a hidden gem that packs a big punch. We caught up with local TV celebrity Dina Kupfer for a tour of her favorite ski mountain. Dina is fearless and she takes us to every nook and cranny of Sugar Bowl where she love to point her tips into the steeps. Sugar Bowl is an historic, fun resort that packs a big punch.

Le Massif: Big Mountain Skiing in Quebec

Tom Kelly — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:45:00 -0600

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Marmot Basin: Welcoming Resort in Canadian Rockies

Tom Kelly — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:53:14 -0600

Sitting majestically in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Marmot Basin is a welcoming resort overlooking the city of Jasper. Local Todd Noble will take us on a mountain tour, from a cruise down Highway 16 to dropping in from Eagle Ridge and relaxing with a beer on the mountain at Charlie's Pub. Marmot Basin is a key stop on a Collective Trek to the Canadian Rockies.

Sun Valley: Big Mountain Action in an Historic Ski Town

Tom Kelly — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:10:11 -0600

McKenna Peterson is the quintessential Sun Valley athlete, skiing all winter and running her own salmon boat in Alaska in the summer. Sun Valley is teeming with history and lore, with a resort vibe accentuated by a truly big-skiing mountain. Peterson talks about growing up in Sun Valley and takes us on a tour of the mountain and town she calls home. Grab your Mountain Collective pass and pair it up with Snowbasin, Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole for a Collective Trek.

Snowbasin: Utah Gateway to a Collective Trek

Tom Kelly — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 18:00:00 -0600

Just an hour north of Salt Lake City International Airport, Snowbasin offers some of the most spectacular alpine terrain along the Wasatch. In this episode we take a mountain tour with lifelong local freeskier Nicky Keefer as he explores the mountain and the nearby ski town of Ogden. Snowbasin is a remarkable gateway to a Collective Trek that could take you to Alta and Snowbird, just over an hour away, or up to Sun Valley, Jackson Hole or Grand Targhee, all Mountain Collective resorts within a day's drive.

Big Mountains of the Rockies: Jackson - Targhee - Big Sky

Tom Kelly — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:56:05 -0700

The rugged snow-covered alpine peaks of the Rocky Mountains have long beckoned skiers and riders. In this episode we explore three of the most alluring resorts in the American West, Jackson Hole, Grand Targhee and Big Sky - all as part of an easy-to-drive Collective Trek. We'll be guided by legendary ski stars Veronica Paulsen, Jaelin Kauf and Dan Egan. Buckle in for a ride through the Rockies at three amazing resorts.

On Top of the World in BC: Panorama - Revelstoke - Sun Peaks

Tom Kelly — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:41:29 -0700

As you head west from the Canadian Rockies into British Columbia, you enter a magical paradise of skiing and snowboarding that will leave you feeling like you on top of the world. In this episode we take a Collective Trek to Panorama, Revelstoke and Sun Peaks - resorts you've seen in ski films and are now at your fingertips with your Mountain Collective pass.

Ski Canada's National Parks: Lake Louise - Banff Sunshine

Tom Kelly — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:15:00 -0600

Located just 90 minutes west of Calgary, the Canadian Rockies are mesmerizing. Imagine dropping your tips off the ridgeline with nothing but mother nature in your windshield. The Banff National Park, home to Lake Louise and Banff Sunshine, offers a unique skiing and riding experience. The charming town of Banff, the elegance of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Banff Springs hotels, the quiet vibe of the village of Lake Louise, are a unique Collective Trek experience. Join locals Marty von Neudegg and Erin Tetley for a unique experience.

Legend of Little Cottonwood Canyon: Alta - Snowbird

Tom Kelly — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0600

Every skier or snowboarder dreams of that trip to Utah's Little Cottonwood, a scenic canyon extending into Utah's Wasatch Range literally minutes from Salt Lake City Airport. With over 500 inches of annual snowfall, stunning alpine terrain and some remarkable lines, Alta and Snowbird are two of the sport's most identifiable resorts. Today we'll take a collective trek up Little Cottonwood Canyon to Alta and Snowbird with local guides Spencer Harkins and Marcus Caston.