There are only four ski areas in the country that straddle a border between two states. They’re unique in their own ways, but they form a special fraternity of sorts. More on that later. Lookout Pass ...

Google Maps once offered detailed ski area layouts. Now, at least at major North American ski resorts, it doesn’t. “As a skiing enthusiast and tourism professional, I passionately believe that ski ...

If you’ve been skiing, chances are you’re very familiar with the work of one particular artist. And no, this artist isn’t behind that tacky art you always see in ski cabins. Since 1988, James Niehues ...

The name “James Niehues” may not strike home immediately, but if you’re a skier, you’ve undoubtedly held his work. Niehues has painted roughly 255 ski trail maps, for 175 different resorts, including ...

Ski map illustrator James Niehues has hand-painted 200 ski resort trail maps collated in his new compilation book ‘Man behind the Maps.’ Ever look at a ski map to see where you are on the slopes? If ...

After a hiatus, ski resorts have returned to Google Maps. The feature, which first disappeared in October 2024, includes trails, lodges, and ski lifts, pairing Google’s vast mapping data with the ...

LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — If you've ever gone skiing at an unfamiliar resort without getting lost, chances are you have James Niehues to thank. Niehues, 65, is the man behind the trail map. His ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... LOVELAND, Colo.—If you’ve ever gone skiing at an unfamiliar resort without getting lost, chances are you have James Niehues to thank. Niehues, 65, is the man ...