At 4 years old, Ava can be found bouncing through a heavy powder day, catching a lift on the Arizona Gondola or riding on the shoulders of her handler, Hailey Hagerty, as she skis the trails at Arizona Snowbowl. Her favorite activity is playing hide and seek in the woods. For her, that means finding … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Ski Paw-trol
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Arizona Snowbowl and Greater Flagstaff Chamber Announce First Round Recipients for COVID-19 Relief Fund
Arizona Snowbowl and the Greater Flagstaff Chamber announced that the Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center, First Chair Ski & Snowboard Rentals, Alpine Resource, and The Market of Dreams have been selected as first round recipients for the Snowbowl/Flagstaff Chamber COVID-19 Relief Fund. Each … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl and Greater Flagstaff Chamber Announce First Round Recipients for COVID-19 Relief Fund
‘World’s Best Spring Break’ Sets Snowbowl Record
Arizona Snowbowl’s “World’s Best Spring Break” campaign has resulted in 30 percent more visitation last month than in 2018’s previous record-setting March. Managers say the successful season and positive guest experiences are the result of efforts by dedicated employees like Truman Shoaff, Elise … [Read more...] about ‘World’s Best Spring Break’ Sets Snowbowl Record
Arizona Snowbowl Easing Traffic, Awarding Shuttle Riders, Carpoolers
Arizona Snowbowl is providing a new shuttle bus option and carpool program to encourage skiers and snowboarders to share rides, reduce carbon emissions, decrease traffic and save money. This winter season, incentives are being given to all who ride the shuttle from Flagstaff to Snowbowl or carpool … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Easing Traffic, Awarding Shuttle Riders, Carpoolers
Unprecedented Long Ski Season Delaying Water Sports
Chad Brockman was born to surf. He grew up on the beaches of Waikiki and lived in the waves – before school, during school, after school – every chance he got. A significant moment in his life occurred at age six when he met legendary Olympic swimming champion Duke Kahanamoku, a Native Hawaiian who … [Read more...] about Unprecedented Long Ski Season Delaying Water Sports
Snowbowl’s New Chairlift Offering Views, Speed
“This is the biggest lift of all the projects we’ve done in North America this year. And that includes Vail and Jackson Hole,” said Jon Mauch from Leitner-Poma of America at last month’s celebration of the opening of Arizona Snowbowl’s latest new lift. “The Grand Canyon Express is largest in terms … [Read more...] about Snowbowl’s New Chairlift Offering Views, Speed
ARIZONA IS NOW OPEN FOR SKIING!
After mountain crews worked around the clockmaking snow as conditions permitted, Arizona Snowbowl officialsannounced the ski resort is opening at 10am today, Saturday, Nov. 19with its new lift, the Grand Canyon Express, high-speed six-personlift. The Grand Canyon Express is Snowbowl’s first … [Read more...] about ARIZONA IS NOW OPEN FOR SKIING!
Ski Season Arriving Early in Northern Arizona
Arizona Snowbowl is opening earlier than ever before with the addition of a new six-pack chairlift. Many of the ski resort’s 500 employees, along with a team of contractors, have been preparing for opening day on Nov. 11. The most significant effort is focused on the addition of the Grand Canyon … [Read more...] about Ski Season Arriving Early in Northern Arizona
Flagstaff’s Mountain Man Marks 30 Years at Snowbowl
Before there was Hart Prairie Lodge, before Flagstaff had a Fifth Grade Learn to Ski Program, before conveyor belts transported beginning skiers on the San Francisco Peaks, before snowboarding was even a sport and long before snowmaking at Arizona Snowbowl, there was Spring Break in Iowa and a young … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Mountain Man Marks 30 Years at Snowbowl
AZ Snowbowl Going Strong Through April 7
Arizona Snowbowl is experiencing a spectacular season that will carry through to Sunday, April 7 – and perhaps an extra weekend – as all indicators point to a strong finish. The ski resort has received 197 inches of natural snowfall and winter shows no sign of slowing down. March typically is the … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Going Strong Through April 7