NASA: The US East Coast is Sinking In many parts of the U.S. East Coast, rising seas driven by melting ice and the thermal expansion of warming water are only part of what threatens coastal areas. The land is also sinking. This geologic two-step is happening rapidly enough to threaten infrastructure, farmland, and wetlands that tens of millions of people along the coast rely upon, according to […] SnowBrains | February 20, 2024 0 Comments
These are the 5 Snowiest Ski Resorts on the East Coast Right Now Getting out on the slopes for the first time of the season is special and is something everyone looks forward to each year. It is great to get back out on the mountain for early season skiing but sometimes the experiences may not be the best. Conditions, trails open, terrain available, and lifts open at the beginning of the season are […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 14, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] SnowBrains News Ep. #6 – $1.4 Billion Ski Area Idea, Snowmaking on the East Coast, Alterra Acquisition Welcome to this week’s episode of SnowBrains News! Our mission is to inform you of the most important, accurate happenings within the snowsports industry by bringing you all the latest breaking news from the ski and snowboard universe every week, hosted by CEO and SnowBrains Founder Miles Clark. We’ll be releasing a new video every Tuesday, so be sure to […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2023 1 Comment
Top 9 Largest Vertical Drops on the East Coast We all love stats and numbers and the ski industry is no different from any other sport, profession, or business in that aspect. Which ski resort has the highest elevation, which one has the most trails that are rated expert, and which resort has the most off-piste terrain are all questions we ask ourselves when trying to select the next mountain […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 22, 2023 4 Comments
The 3 Best Epic Pass Options for East Coast Skiers For East Coast skiers seeking the perfect pass to fuel their winter adventures, Vail Resorts is offering a range of enticing options under the Epic Pass umbrella that are on sale now. These passes provide access to an array of world-class ski destinations across the East Coast and more, ensuring that you get the most out of your season. Check […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 15, 2023 0 Comments
The Top 9 East Coast Ski Resorts & Why You Must “SKI THE EAST” So you’ve finally tucked the skis away, the jacket has been hung up, or at least thrown into a heap in the corner and it’s time to think about the joys of summer. The lake and the hiking and the biking and the golf and the fishing and all of the other wonderful activities that you’ve been waiting for. Right? Wrong. You’re still thinking of skiing aren’t you. Well, you’re in luck, it’s time to start planning on where you will be taking a trip to next season. You’ve thought of all the usual suspects, Jackson, Snowbird, Whistler. Maybe you’d like to get off the beaten path. Big Sky? Revelstoke? Is this the year to head across the pond? Is this the year you […] Andy Hays | September 8, 2023 55 Comments
Closing Dates at East Coast Ski Resorts With 75º temperatures and up across much of the Northeast today, spring is certainly here. Regardless, there is still plenty of great skiing to be had before the snow melts out. Go grab what you’d bring to the beach and go enjoy what is consistently the most relaxed part of every ski year. Related: Closing Dates at Utah Ski Resorts […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | April 14, 2023 0 Comments
Jay Peak, VT, and Other East Coast Ski Areas Closed Today Due to Extreme Cold and Wind Sometimes New England is just cold. The 0 degree day is a fact of life, and you have to learn to just appreciate it for the lack of crowds. This is different than that. The National Weather service has put out several Wind Chill Warnings across the Northeast. They all warn of wind chill temperatures of -30 to -50 degrees […] Industry News Spencer McLaughlin | February 3, 2023 0 Comments