Jiminy Peak, MA, Report: Sunshine Turns In The Berkshires A Sunny Saturday with some good friends, soft turns, and short lines. What more could you ask for? Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts, is home to terrain for everyone. I found myself there with a small crew for the first time, and I can’t believe I waited this long. Our day started on the Grand Slam Double chair, where we warmed up the legs […] Trip Report Will Hart | February 5, 2024 0 Comments
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, MA Apologizes to Employees for ‘Overzealous’ Letter Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort, MA has issued an apology over a letter that told employees an incoming snowstorm was no excuse for missing work, reports the AP. In a statement issued Saturday, Jiminy Peak officials said the letter “does not represent the tone or concern” they have for employees and guests. The letter, which was addressed to all employees, said: […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 23, 2019 0 Comments
Brodie Mountain, MA, Sells For Less Than $1 Million at Auction Massachusetts may soon see the reopening of a classic ski area. Brodie Mountain, which has not been open since the early 2000s, has been sold at auction to four investors based in Florida. The sale closed for $975,000 after initially being listed for nearly $2 million. Skiing at Brodie Mountain dates back to the 1930s when the first ski run […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | November 28, 2023 0 Comments
[FOR SALE] Ski Resort Could be Yours For Less Than $2-Million Brodie Ski Resort, located on US 7, in New Ashford, MA. was one of the leading ski areas in all of New England for many years. The ski area boasted world-renowned snowmaking and night skiing for much of its early history. Beyond alpine skiing, Brodie offered multiple kilometers of cross country ski trails and snow tubing. In the off-season, Brodie had […] SnowBrains | March 25, 2022 1 Comment
Here Are the 50+ Open Resorts in North America for You to Ski This Week… As the snow continues to fall and starts to accumulate, more and more resorts are beginning snowmaking operations, and more and more are in good enough shape to open. Great Divide became the first Montana resort to open, last weekend, although Utahns will have to wait a little longer as Brian Head resort postponed their Friday opening. And we are seeing […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 19, 2019 9 Comments
9 Ski Destinations Driving Distance From New York City Looking to get out of the city this winter to ski? Listed below are 9 ski destinations located only a quick trip away from New York City. Hunter Mountain, New York Hunter is a popular ski area among East coast shredders and is located less than 3 hours away from New York City by car. It’s a 4-season resort in […] SnowBrains | October 5, 2019 0 Comments
East Coast Ski Operator Fined Over Child Labor Law Violations A company that runs ski resorts in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts has agreed to resolve child labor law violations and pay a penalty of over $21,500, the U.S. Labor Department said Thursday. Investigators with the department’s Wage and Hour Division say the resorts are Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort in Hancock, Massachusetts; Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, New Hampshire; […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 18, 2018 0 Comments
15 of the Most Popular Ski Resorts in North America SOLD in Massive Deal: 15 ski resorts are being sold in a large group sale by CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc. Â CNL has entered into a purchase and sale agreement for its large portfolio of waterparks, amusement parks, and its 15 ski resorts. Some of these ski resorts are absolutely legendary like: Â Crested Butte, CO Brighton, UT Stevens Pass, WA Sunday River, ME Okemo, […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 4, 2016 5 Comments