Jon Rockwood isn’t a professional filmmaker—he’s a ski coach, a waiter, a new dad—and he doesn’t make money off the annual ski movie he produces every fall. He does it purely for the love of it. Because of that, you’ll love his films, too.
Unlike most ultramarathons, Big’s Backyard Ultra, held in a backyard in Tennessee, has no set distance or finish time. Participants continue running an endless loop until there’s only one person left standing.
Thanks to massive powder conditions, Wolf Creek will be the first ski area to open this season. Here's what you need to know, plus the resorts we think could be turning chairlifts next.