Swiss Alps Skiing Accident Claims Life of LEGO Executive Michael Halbye Michael Halbye, vice chairman of LEGO’s parent company Kirkbi and a longtime confidant of Denmark’s royal family, died Saturday after a skiing accident in Switzerland. He was 64. Halbye was skiing in the Verbier region of the Swiss Alps when he lost control and fell off-piste on April 12. Emergency responders airlifted him to a hospital, but he succumbed to […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 16, 2025 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Now Closed After Successful Winter 2024-25 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Is Now Closed After Almost 450 Inches of Snowfall Delights Visitors; Kings & Queens of Corbet’s Makes Triumphant Return. Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is now closed after another successful winter season, highlighted by another year of exceptional snowfall on Rendezvous Mountain, the highly anticipated debut of the new high-speed Sublette lift, and the exciting […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 16, 2025 0 Comments
Black Mountain in New Hampshire Fires Up Snow Guns in April With Plans to Stay Open Until May While most New England ski areas have already called it a season, Black Mountain is pushing hard in the opposite direction—firing up snow guns in April and aiming to spin lifts through May 3. The 89-year-old ski area in the White Mountains made headlines this month after cranking up its snowmaking system on April 9, long after neighboring mountains like […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 15, 2025 0 Comments
You Have Less Than 72 Hours to Purchase Your Ikon Pass at Lowest Prices Now is the time to keep the stoke alive and purchase a 2025-26 Ikon Pass at its lowest price for next winter season. All Ikon Pass products—Ikon Pass, Ikon Base Pass, and Ikon Session Passes—will increase after April 17, 2025, and renewal discounts and child pass savings will end. Related: 2025-26 Ikon Pass Goes on Sale March 13 at Lowest […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 15, 2025 1 Comment
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Announces $80 Million of Major Capital Improvements Major capital improvements showcase Aspen One’s ongoing commitment and long-term investment in the world-class Aspen Snowmass experience. Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, is set to break ground this month on nearly $80 million of on-mountain improvements at Snowmass, including two new high-speed chairlifts, a complete reconstruction of one of the resort’s most beloved on-mountain restaurants, and more. These investments are part of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 15, 2025 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort, AK, Just Broke 700″ of Snowfall This Season No stranger to receiving the most snow in North America, Alyeska Resort, Alaska, is at it again. Just 10 days after smashing through the 600″ mark, the most recent storm has taken it past 700. The resort has seen 721″ of fresh snow this season and has a 201″ base. Related: The 500 Club: 5 Resorts Have Received More Than […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 15, 2025 0 Comments
Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in North America This Season Spring is officially upon us, winter is over, and the resorts below lead with the most snow in North America. All these resorts have surpassed 400″ for the season, five have more than 500″, and one of the snowiest resorts has just surpassed 700″. There is even an East Coast resort in the top nine, ahead of all Colorado, California, […] SnowBrains | April 15, 2025 1 Comment
The World’s 11 Best Mountain Ranges for Skiing & Snowboarding The world is full of incredible mountains. Some are better to ski and snowboard than others. What makes a mountain range great for skiing and snowboarding is the combination of copious amounts of snow and great terrain. The mountain ranges below have both of these qualities in excess. The World’s Best Mountain Ranges for Skiing & Snowboarding: *** Teton Range […] SnowBrains | April 13, 2025 23 Comments
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