Indy Pass Becomes the Temporary Owner of Historic Black Mountain in New Hampshire

JACKSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE—The Indy Pass and Entabeni Systems have purchased Black Mountain, New Hampshire’s oldest ski area, from the Fichera family. For the past 30 years, the Fichera family has worked tirelessly to keep the mountain open for the community to enjoy. Indy Pass will own and operate the resort for this coming season and will transfer the ownership to […]
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[PHOTOS] More Early-Season Snowfall in the European Alps As More Areas Open for Skiing & Boarding

Snowfall across the European Alps has brought some early-season delight to ski areas in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. While it has been great news for ski resorts, some motorists got caught out by the early snowfall. The Flüela Pass in Switzerland, which connects Davos to the Engadin Valley, has seen almost half a meter (20 inches) of snowfall in […]
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A Long Overdue Ski Resort is Finally Being Planned in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada

It may surprise some, but Nevada is the most mountainous state in the U.S. when measured by named mountain ranges. More than 300 named ranges run through the state as part of the Great Basin complex. Nevada’s mountains offer stunning natural beauty and serve as important recreational areas for skiing, hiking, backpacking, fishing, mountaineering, and wildlife observation. The most dramatic […]
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Marhar Snowboards Closes Shop After 15 Years, Announces Asset Auction

Marhar Snowboards is closing its doors after 15 years in the industry. Credit: Marhar Snowboards

Marhar Snowboards, a beloved West Michigan snowboard manufacturer, is shutting down operations after 15 years. The Fruitport-based company announced its closure on September 16, and will sell all assets in an online auction scheduled for October 7-8. Established in 2009, Marhar Snowboards earned a reputation for crafting high-quality, custom snowboards. Owner Nathan Morse expressed his heartfelt gratitude to supporters in […]
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[VIDEO] Is Pipeline Couloir at Snowbird Utah’s Most Dangerous Run? Only 100 People a Year Ski This Line

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Peak Rankings discusses the Pipeline Couloir at Snowbird, Utah, considered one of Utah’s most dangerous ski runs. Known for its steepness and challenging access, the narrators share their experience attempting to ski this exclusive trail, detailing their preparations, the difficult hike to reach the entrance, and the perilous rock scramble they faced before finally descending the run. Despite the risks […]
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The 9 Best Independently Owned U.S. ‘Mom-and-Pop’ Ski Resorts, According to SnowBrains Readers

Finding the untracked near Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO.

We recently reached out to our loyal readers to ask the question, “What are your favorite independently owned mom-and-pop ski areas?” Here’s a list of the top responses. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy reading. Silverton Mountain, CO Properly described as “a unique mountain experience,” Silverton operates unlike any other ski resort in the U.S. Silverton Mountain has been […]
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