Monthly Archives: December 2011

Skiing and Snowboard Season is Finally Here in Pennsylvania!

Most Poconos ski areas opened this past Friday despite unseasonably warm temperatures and not much natural snow. The ski season is starting later than it has the last two years due to the weather through late November and early December … Continue reading

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Skis & Boards on a plane? Ship your gear instead!

Have you ever gotten to the mountain and wished you had your own gear? Next time, try shipping it. It’s safe, easy and convenient to meet your equipment at the mountain. With new additional airline fees, shipping your gear makes more … Continue reading

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Winter Sports + Video Cameras = The Ski Bum Video Contest

Lights, camera…action! We’re trying something we’ve never tried before–a fun video contest where skiers and snowboarders (and other winter sports enthusiasts) can tell us in two minutes or less why they deserve a $500 Ski Bum Shopping Spree. It’s wild–it’s … Continue reading

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