On the heels of the longest ski season in history, and answering the Forest Service’s call to utilize existing mountain resort infrastructure as a portal to the National Forest to satisfy growing recreational demand, Arizona Snowbowl is sharing its vision for the future. The Flagstaff mountain resort is seeking to enhance the existing guest experience, meet current demand, provide year-round outdoor recreation activities and benefit the community with additional partnerships and a greater … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Shares Vision for Next Chapter
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Outdoor Adventure Recovery Program Marking Ninth Year with Increased Accessibility
Back2Basics is an addiction recovery program that has created a recipe for success by mixing residential living, counseling and outdoor adventure. But, until recently, there were limits as to whom it could serve. Founder Roy DuPrez has learned a six-month buffet of treatment is necessary for addicts to acquire a taste for sobriety, but a steady diet of support can be expensive, and health insurance companies weren’t generally picking up the tab. “Historically, our program has been a … [Read more...] about Outdoor Adventure Recovery Program Marking Ninth Year with Increased Accessibility
Acquiring a Taste for Mead
The winner of the 2nd Annual Pioneer Pitch contest is betting that the next big thing in premium adult beverages will not be made from grapes or grains, but honey. Drinking Horn Meadery emerged as the victor in the Shark Tank-style competition that pitted close to 20 entrepreneurs against each other for $15,000 in cash prices, scholarships and Amazon Web Service (AWS) credits, plus business mentorship as an affiliate of the Moonshot at NACET program. The meadery’s presentation during the … [Read more...] about Acquiring a Taste for Mead
Rooted in Fitness
Kelsey Mercer, owner of Roots, Mind, Body, Health and Fitness Center, is the picture of toughness. While obtaining her training and education in exercise physiology and Pilates, she did not let anything get in the way of her goal, and that included raising six children. “I’ve been in fitness for over 20 years and started teaching aerobics in high school,” said Mercer. “My intention was to earn a degree in physical therapy, but plans changed with my husband’s job, so I became a personal trainer. … [Read more...] about Rooted in Fitness
Woodson Engineering Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Northern Arizona Communities
The engineering firm involved in such notable Northern Arizona projects as Timber Sky, The Village at Aspen Place, Ponderosa Trails, Flagstaff’s Southside Redevelopment, Winslow’s Downtown Revitalization Project, Coconino Community College Lone Tree campus and many other developments from Tusayan to Williams and across the state is celebrating 25 years in business. Mark and Lupe (Guadalupe) Woodson founded Woodson Engineering and Surveying in June 1994 after Mark worked for the City of … [Read more...] about Woodson Engineering Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting Northern Arizona Communities
Financial Investment Firm Giving Back to NAU Roots
A financial investment firm founded in 2013 by five Northern Arizona University graduates stays connected with the university by giving back with their time, talent and wealth. Southwest Wealth Strategies, located in Scottsdale, was founded by John Arnold, a 1999 graduate; Mark Asher, 1996; Ray Dimuzio, 1999; Chris Lanier, 2007; and Ben Miles, 2003. Arnold, Asher, Dimuzio and Lanier were active in the Delta Chi Fraternity while attending NAU. The firm recently hired another NAU alumnus as their … [Read more...] about Financial Investment Firm Giving Back to NAU Roots
Sisters Over-the-Top about Overland
Jessica Kirchner and Lindsey Hubley are the new owners of the very popular Overland Expo, a camping and exploring extravaganza for the outdoors man and woman. They are also no strangers to staging large events. While these sisters were growing up, their dad had an event promotion company. “We used to tear tickets at the gate. We did everything. We were slave labor. No kidding,” Kirchner said with a chuckle. Based in Indianapolis, the two grew up learning the family business from the ground up, … [Read more...] about Sisters Over-the-Top about Overland
‘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 Dobberman and Jerry Baker. “My goal for every guest is to have the best day possible,” said Shoaff, an instructor who teaches lessons in the Adaptive Ski Program. “I love getting to know the … [Read more...] about ‘World’s Best Spring Break’ Sets Snowbowl Record
Gore’s Global Reach Touching Hearts at Home
It was 10 a.m. on a Monday morning and Irene Hernandez was still asleep. Her granddaughter phoned for help after failed attempts at rousing her. It had been three days since Hernandez had ankle surgery, but doctors discovered that was not the problem. Irene, at age 62, with no usual symptoms or conditions, had suffered a stroke. “We’ve long suspected that younger patients, who don’t have high cholesterol and hypertension, are having strokes because blood clots are reaching their brains through … [Read more...] about Gore’s Global Reach Touching Hearts at Home
APS Helping Customers Stay Cool as Temperatures Rise
Keeping cool in Arizona’s heat can be a challenge for some when it comes to paying their electric bill. To ease this concern, Arizona Public Service has kicked off 100 Days of Helping. “We want to raise awareness of all the assistance programs available to save our customers money once the summer heat starts affecting their energy bills,” said APS Community Affairs Manager Janet Dean. “During the 100 days leading up to June, we’re doing everything we can to make sure our customers know where … [Read more...] about APS Helping Customers Stay Cool as Temperatures Rise









