87. Ski Areas

<p>The market for gustatory pain is surprisingly competitive. Zachary Crockett feels the burn.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://puckerbuttpeppercompany.com/pages/our-roots">Ed Currie</a>, founder and president of the PuckerButt Pepper Company.< ... Show More

<p>How much does it cost to design and build a mini-golf course? And what’s it like to run one? Zachary Crockett putts things in perspective.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-conaboy-350136b1/">Katie Conaboy</a>, CEO ... Show More

<p>How do flavorists capture the essence of a fruit and put it in a can of sparkling water, or a tub of yogurt? Zachary Crockett takes a bite.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrymiesle/">Terry Miesle</a>, master flavorist ... Show More

Vail Resorts is the king of the mountain. But recently, the ski company has been facing issues with overcrowding and labor disputes. WSJ travel reporter Allison Pohle on how Vail Resorts might be a victim of its own success. Further Reading: - Vail Resorts Has an Epic Proble ... Show More

January 15, 1939. It's finally working! After countless mechanical issues, the first operational ski lift in the state of Utah is taking people up the mountain so they can glide down its slopes. Skiing conditions are ideal in the town of Alta, and this lift will allow this relati ... Show More

Sandhya Acharya warms up to skiing on snowy slopes. 

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in an avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort on Wednesday as 66-year-old Kenneth Kidd. One other person was buried and injured; two other skiers were caught up in the avalanche but rescued. California is facing ... Show More

We get insight into the rules on the slopes and ski etiquette with Kathryn Mason Chair of the Irish Association of Snowsports Instructors. 

<p>Skiing and ice skating are two of the world&#39;s most popular winter sports. But don&#39;t let this singular commonality fool you into thinking that mastery of the one means mastery of the other! Join us today as we explore the wonderful world of powder and piste (and learn t ... Show More

Deals are back! Rocket Companies sees a fixer upper with Redfin and ServiceNow steps into the agentic AI era with Moveworks. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Dylan Lewis discuss: - Rocket Company’s plans to own even more of the homebuying process with its all-stock purchase of Redfin. ... Show More

As Royal Troon prepares to host the 2024 Open Championship, Soly and KVV bring another deep dive pod as we examine the last three Opens hosted at Troon: Henrik Stenson's epic duel with Phil Mickelson in 2016, Todd Hamilton's unlikely triumph in 2004 and Justin Leonard's win in 19 ... Show More

Phish Food: it’s more Vermont than Bernie Sanders snowboarding down a mountain of maple sugar. This philanthropic ice cream came out of an epic ‘90s partnership between two Burlington legends: the jam band Phish, and Ben & Jerry’s. (You can thank the band for the caramel ribbon) ... Show More

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. USTA Chief Commercial Officer Kirsten Corio discusses US Open ticket sales and attendance. Shiz Suzuki, VP of Global Brand Sponsorships & Experiential Marketing at American Express, shares experiences available ... Show More