5 Stars — The Highest-Rated Ski Resort in Every Ski State A standard practice in 2024 is firing up Google, searching for a restaurant, business, activity, etc., and scrolling through reviews and comments until a suitable match is found. Using the court of public opinion is often a great method to minimize poor results and manage expectations, particularly in unfamiliar locations or with new activities. Related: Does Affordable Skiing Still Exist? […] Jared Roberts | March 20, 2024 6 Comments
9 Resorts to Visit Before You Die — According to SnowBrains Readers Last January, we asked our readers what resorts they thought everyone should visit before they die. The following list is based entirely on readers’ responses to what resort they think skiers and riders need to visit before their final day comes. It’s sure to be an expensive trip all over the world, but according to SnowBrains readers, these resorts are […] Brains Tyler Hatch | March 18, 2024 0 Comments
SnowBrains Forecast: Major Storm for Front Range as Colorado Low Spins Up NWS estimated snow totals. Source: maps.weatherbell.com Forecast Summary A major snowstorm is headed for Colorado, with feet of snow expected along the Front Range through Friday morning. This storm starts up pretty innocently, with some light snow across the mountains Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon. During this period temperatures are relatively warm, with low snow:liquid ratios keeping snow totals modest. This […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 13, 2024 0 Comments
Waterville Valley, NH, Report: A Deceivingly Small Family Oriented Gem Report from Friday, February 23, 2024 When most drive along New Hampshire’s I-93, they can easily recall the towering mountains of Franconia Notch State Park or the popular New England escape destination of Lincoln. Yet just 20 minutes off exit 28 lies the town and ski resort of Waterville Valley, the birthplace of freestyle skiing but nowadays known more for […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Nordic Valley Ski Resort, UT, Closed Temporarily After Fire Devastates Structure Housing the Ticket Office Nordic Valley Ski Resort in Weber County, Utah, was ravaged by a fire in the early hours of Monday morning, January 15, 2024. A worker noticed flames and smoke coming from the mountain lodge at the resort. Weber Fire District, Ogden City Fire, South Ogden City Fire, and Weber County Sheriff’s were dispatched to a structure fire at Nordic Valley. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Sandia Peak Ski Area in Albuquerque, NM, Hoping to Reopen After 2-Year Closure Sandia Peak Ski Area, connected to Albuquerque, New Mexico, via the Sandia Peak Tramway, has remained closed for over two years due to a combination of factors. The lack of snow, combined with difficulties in attracting employees, as well as a lack of interest by the owners, had resulted in the multi-season closure of the resort. However, the ski area’s […] Industry News Jared Roberts | January 15, 2024 0 Comments
The 5 Oldest Ski Areas in the U.S. Skiing has a long history stretching back hundreds of years, but organized resorts in the United States have only been around for about a hundred years. Surprisingly, the oldest resorts in the country are somewhat unknown and unheard of, as many of the resorts are quite small. These five resorts are the oldest public ski resorts still in operation in […] Tyler Hatch | December 21, 2023 2 Comments
Top 7 Ski Resorts in Greece Greece has always been a popular vacation destination for purveyors of ancient history, stunning natural beauty, and laid-back lifestyles. Legendary destinations such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis, the stadium at Delphi, and the cliff towns on Santorini garner most of the headlines and attract the bulk of the tourists visiting the country. But consuming delicious seafood, island-hopping from Athens, and […] Brains Jared Roberts | December 4, 2023 0 Comments