Mechanical Issue at Gore Mountain, NY, Strands Guests on Gondola and Forces Tricky Rescue What’s worse than being stuck in a long lift line? The 67 guests stranded for over 5 hours on Gore Mountain’s Northwoods Gondola might have the answer. On Wednesday, February 4, a “non-emergency mechanical alignment issue” halted the gondola, leaving guests stranded and forcing mountain operations and ski patrol teams to execute an evacuation. Stuck from around 9 a.m until […] Industry News Greg Wedow | February 5, 2026 0 Comments
Gore Mountain, NY, Report: The Most Under-Appreciated Ski Resort in the East? Gore Mountain Report from Sunday, January 17, 2025 It’s 6 a.m. on a Friday, and I woke up in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. I load up the car and off we go, following the Hudson 4 hours dead north to the Adirondacks. While I pass several ski resorts on my drive, including Hunter and […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | January 20, 2025 0 Comments
Gore Mountain, NY, Report: Last Day of the Winds, Snow on the Way Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 After a two-hour drive from Burlington, Vermont, we arrived at Gore Mountain, the largest ski resort in New York State. The temperature was a biting four degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills at the summit plummeting to a staggering -45 degrees. This marked the third consecutive day of a rare wind phenomenon, with gusts reaching […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | January 13, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, and Gore Mountain in New York All Open This Friday, November 15 Whiteface Mountain The New York Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) announces that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington will open to season passholders on Friday, November 15, with a special Passholder Appreciation Day. Thanks to colder temperatures, the crew at Whiteface fired up their snowmaking systems on November 8 and began laying down a thick base with the help of some […] Industry News Press Release | November 14, 2024 0 Comments
Gore Mountain, NY, Announces Grand Opening of the Bear Cub Quad Gore Mountain, New York, will unveil the newly installed Bear Cub Quad with a special ceremony to celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, December 16, at 9 a.m. Related: Gore Mountain, NY, Approved to Break Ground on North Creek Ski Bowl Development in Spring 2024 The ceremony will take place in the Snow Sports School Learning Area near the newly […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 15, 2023 0 Comments
Gore Mountain, NY, Approved to Break Ground on North Creek Ski Bowl Development in Spring 2024 Olympic Authority Board approves amendment to the agreement with Town of Johnsburg Project to break ground in 2024 with completion in 2025 of new lodge, lift, and anchor attraction At the recent New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) Board of Directors meeting, two resolutions related to the North Creek Ski Bowl were approved. With these approvals, the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 28, 2023 0 Comments
Remember the Dude Who Claimed he was Stuck on a Gore Mountain Chairlift Overnight? He Made the Whole Thing Up! The man who claimed he was stuck on a ski lift at Gore Mountain Ski Center for 17 hours overnight one-day last month was charged Friday with making a false statement to police, reports The Post Star. Isaac Hyde, 37, of North Creek, was charged with making a punishable false written statement, a misdemeanor, after an investigation by State Police […] Industry News Steven Agar | April 24, 2018 0 Comments
Killington’s Sunrise Base Lodge and Mountain Listed For Sale The historic Sunrise Base Lodge and Mountain have been listed for sale. After its opening in the 1982-83 season, the Sunrise Base Lodge was an initial step in Killington’s southern expansion plan. The development of the Sunrise area, also known as the Northeast Passage, was part of a long-term addition plan called Parker’s Gore. The area featured a single fixed […] Brains Aunika Skogen | July 2, 2026 0 Comments
Ski Resort Ownership: Who Owns Which Mountain Resorts? Article updated May 18, 2026. Over the last decade, there has been a trend toward consolidation of ski resort ownership. Whether you love it or hate it, it can be interesting to see which companies own which resorts. Related: The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability 486 ski areas in the United States operated during the 2023-24 season. Corporations […] Brains Brent Glogau | May 18, 2026 1 Comment
New York Ski Season: Whiteface, Gore, & Mt Van Hoevenberg Open, While Belleayre Opens This Weekend New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening dates of the 2025-26 winter season for the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) ski areas. New York boasts more ski areas (50) than any other state in the country, and the Olympic Authority’s flagship mountains, Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre, play a central role in the state’s publicly supported […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 23, 2025 0 Comments
Affordable Skiing Isn’t Dead: 4 Mountains That Prove It This article was written by Guest Author Joe Petraiuolo We’ve all been there. You see that legendary ski trip on social media or hear about a friend’s incredible getaway—and suddenly, you’re planning your own. Flights booked, lodging set…then comes the sticker shock: lift tickets. Hundreds of dollars for a single day on the slopes. Excitement turns to hesitation fast. But […] Brains Guest Author | November 7, 2025 0 Comments
SNOW Partners and Mountain Collective Team Up for Discounted Ski Passes Montville, NJ (September 23, 2025) – SNOW Partners, parent company of Mountain Creek Resort, Big SNOW American Dream, and The Snow Triple Play, today announced a new strategic partnership with The Mountain Collective, one of the ski industry’s premier multi-resort pass programs. Related: Affordable Multi-Mountain Ski Pass Launches September 1 Across Northeast and Eastern Canada Through this partnership, current passholders […] Industry News Press Release | September 24, 2025 0 Comments
Affordable Multi-Mountain Ski Pass Launches September 1 Across Northeast and Eastern Canada A new ski and snowboard pass product aimed at making winter sports more accessible will launch online this Labor Day. The Snow Triple Play, from Snow Partners, is priced at $199.99 and offers three days of skiing or riding at 15 participating resorts across the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada. Related: The Best Multi-Resort Pass You’ve Never Heard Of? […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 18, 2025 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Joins Mountain Collective Pass The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) today announced that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York has officially joined the Mountain Collective Pass lineup, becoming the newest addition to an alliance of 27 premier destinations across five continents. Related: Whiteface, NY, Conditions Report: A Mountain from the Rockies in New York The Mountain Collective Pass provides skiers […] Press Release | July 21, 2025 0 Comments
Buffalo Mountain, CO, Backcountry Report: Silver Couloir Report from Sunday, April 7, 2025 Buffalo Mountain sits in the heart of Summit County, Colorado, and is one of the first peaks travelers see as they emerge from the Eisenhower Tunnel traveling west. The prominent mountain has become a staple for local backcountry skiers for several incredible ski descents, including the famous Silver Couloir. As one of the most accessible […] Backcountry Luke Guilford | April 8, 2025 0 Comments
West Mountain, NY, Report: An Underdog With Aspirations of Becoming a Year-Round Resort Destination Report from Wednesday, March 26, 2025 While the state of New York may have more ski resorts than any other state, the region is certainly not known for its destination mountains. Sure, you have Whiteface, Windham, and Hunter, but all of them have their flaws that keep the majority of skiers and riders in the Northeast looking towards Vermont, New […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | March 30, 2025 0 Comments
Kings & Queens of Corbet’s Confirmed For February 11 at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Annual Event Begins at 10 a.m. MST Exclusively via Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, announced today that the seventh annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard freeride invitational will kick off on Tuesday, February 11 at 10 a.m. MST. The event will be streamed live for free and exclusively on Jackson Hole Mountain […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 10, 2025 1 Comment
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Unveils Athlete Roster and Event Changes For Return of Kings & Queens of Corbet’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will livestream the 2025 Kings & Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational at jacksonhole.com. Fans can find complete coverage on the Resort’s website and Instagram channel at @jacksonhole. (TETON VILLAGE, WYO. – JANUARY 14, 2025) – Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, today unveiled the athlete lineup for the seventh annual Kings & Queens of […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 15, 2025 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Report: Opening Weekend With 18″ Fresh Powder Report from Saturday, November 9, 2024 Copper Mountain in Colorado kicked off its season on Friday, November 8. Opening weekend was greeted by 18” of snow accumulating throughout the week. Copper Mountain operated the American Eagle, and Excelerator lifts to feed guests with groomed runs and a small terrain park. Related: [PHOTOS] Copper Mountain, CO, Kicks Off Snowmaking in Preparation […] Conditions Report Luke Guilford | November 12, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shout Out: Stowe, VT—Learning to Ski and Conquering The Nose Dive I grew up in Albany, New York, and skied locally at Royal Mountain which is located in the Adirondack Foothills. I also skied areas in southern Vermont like Bromley Mountain Ski Resort & Stratton Mountain Resort. For many years, my family went to Stowe, Vermont, in early March to celebrate my Dad’s birthday. I started skiing during the winter of 1965-66 when a […] Industry News David Michael | June 17, 2024 0 Comments
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