From its perch on the slopes of the San Francisco Peaks, Arizona Snowbowl has welcomed generations of skiers since 1938. What began as a modest ski area for local snow sports enthusiasts has grown into a cornerstone of Flagstaff’s economy and a year-round mountain destination. Founded nearly 90 years ago, Arizona Snowbowl was established with the mission of providing skiing for snow sports enthusiasts in Flagstaff. From its earliest days, the resort has served as a winter recreation destination … [Read more...] about Peaks of Participation
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Restoring the Forest Around Arizona Nordic Village Without Disrupting the Experience
Depending on the time of the year, visitors to Arizona Nordic Village might be gliding across snow-covered trails, hiking through tall ponderosa pines, attending a wedding or simply pausing to listen to the wind move through the forest. Just beyond those trails, a strategic forest restoration effort is underway – carefully planned so that the work meant to protect the forest does not detract from the very experience that draws people there. The Derffer Forest Restoration Project spans more … [Read more...] about Restoring the Forest Around Arizona Nordic Village Without Disrupting the Experience
Experience An Epic Autumn
Flagstaff is a leaf peeper’s paradise, often hailed as Arizona’s capital of autumn, with warming fall colors descending from the San Francisco Peaks to the streets of Flagstaff and offering opportunities to capture alluring golden, crimson and auburn autumn colors. This fall, take to the skies on the Scenic Gondola at Arizona Snowbowl. As you soar over the mountains, enjoy the glories of autumn’s crisp colors, with a spectacular view of the mixed fir and aspen tree canopy below, including … [Read more...] about Experience An Epic Autumn