I grew up in Aspen Colorado in the 1950's and 1960's before the Golden State bought it. I learned to ski in 1954 and I have vivid memories  of a fellow named Stein Erickson bellowing "BEN ZA KNEES!" when he came to The Highlands. In 1959 my Father took me to Alaska to go fly fishing for Rainbows along with my best friend and his Father. On that trip mt pal and I decided we were going to live in Alaska as soon as we could make it happen. My pal was moved here by Arco when working for them in Denver. They offered him all kinds of incentives to make up for having to live at the Edge of Civilization including staying in a Suite in the hotel  Captain Cook as long as he wanted while looking for a suitable home. It took him 6 months. I moved up two years later. 
After using Studs since 1966 I just bought a CX-5 that came with a set of Blizzak's on some nice rims. TO MY UTTER AMAZEMENT THEY ARE WORKING GREAT!!
I have become a Convert and will never buy studs again.